The Bahrain Technology Companies Society (BTECH) has signed a partnership agreement with WorkSmart Events Management to co-organize the thirteenth edition of the MEET ICT Conference and the Bahrain International Technology Exhibition (BITEX).
The event will run from November 25 to 27 at the Gulf Hotel, with the esteemed presence of His Excellency Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Bahrain Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications.
This year’s conference and exhibition will revolve around the theme “Innovation, Transform, Elevate: AI For the New Economy,” highlighting how AI transform industries, fuel digital transformation and contribute to economic prosperity across Bahrain and the wider region.
The MoU seeks to foster collaboration between local and international companies and participants, unlocking development opportunities within the technology sector. Additionally, it will encourage active participation from both the public and private sectors in the BITEX Exhibition to promote networking, exchange of expertise as well as knowledge sharing.
As part of the MEET ICT Conference, BTECH will honor distinguished achievements in innovation and excellence across the technology sector. It will also strengthen its engagement with embassies in the Kingdom of Bahrain, as well as key stakeholders from the ICT ecosystem throughout the GCC and MENA regions, by extending invitations for their active participation in BITEX.
Rashid Al-Snan Board Member – BTECH
“We are proud of this milestone, which represents a significant advancement in our efforts to reinforce Bahrain’s position as a regional leader in ICT sector. Through our collaboration with WorkSmart, we aim to deliver an exceptional edition of the MEET ICT Conference and BITEX Exhibition that reflects the Kingdom’s stature and contributes to our shared objectives, the aspirations of all stakeholders, and the goals outlined in Bahrain’s Vision 2030.”
Ahmed Al-Hujairi, CEO of WorkSmart, added that, “We are pleased to formalize this partnership with BTECH, which brings together our extensive experience in managing this prestigious technology event with the Society’s prominent role in uniting technology companies and institutions in Bahrain. We are confident that this collaboration will significantly contribute to the success of the event and further solidify its role as a regional platform for sharing insights and advancing expertise in artificial intelligence and business development within Bahrain and beyond.”
The upcoming MEET ICT Conference and BITEX Exhibition expect participation of stakeholders across the ICT ecosystem. It also aims to attract startups, established technology enterprises, government entities, non-governmental organizations and academic and educational institutions.
The platform provides a unique opportunity to highlight cutting-edge innovations, exchange insights with industry leaders and launch strategic partnerships that focus on sustainable growth, technological advancement and regional collaboration within the sector.
