The Bahrain Technology Companies Society (BTECH) has partnered with WorkSmart Events Management to co-organise the 13th edition of the MEET ICT Conference and the Bahrain International Technology Exhibition (BITEX), set to take place from November 25 to 27 at the Gulf Hotel in Manama.
The high-profile event will be held under the patronage of His Excellency Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications, and will convene technology leaders, innovators, and decision-makers under the theme “Innovation, Transform, Elevate: AI for the New Economy.”
This year’s edition will explore the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on economic diversification, digital transformation, and the future of business across Bahrain and the broader region. The conference and exhibition aim to position Bahrain as a key hub for AI-driven innovation, showcasing how technology can elevate industries and support national development goals.
The collaboration between BTECH and WorkSmart seeks to foster meaningful connections between local and international stakeholders, encouraging public-private sector engagement and creating new opportunities for knowledge exchange, investment, and collaboration.
As part of the MEET ICT Conference, BTECH will honor outstanding achievements in innovation and excellence within the ICT sector. In a move to expand the event’s global footprint, BTECH will also enhance outreach to embassies, industry stakeholders, and regional players from the GCC and MENA.
Rashid Al-Snan, Board Member at BTECH, said: “This milestone reflects our continued efforts to strengthen Bahrain’s leadership in the ICT space. With WorkSmart’s expertise and our shared vision, we are confident this edition of MEET ICT and BITEX will drive impactful dialogue and align with Bahrain’s Vision 2030.”
Ahmed Al-Hujairi, CEO of WorkSmart, added: “Our partnership with BTECH reinforces the event’s strategic value as a platform for thought leadership and AI innovation. We look forward to facilitating regional and international engagement that accelerates growth across the digital economy.”
BTECH and WorkSmart extend an open invitation to startups, tech enterprises, government bodies, NGOs, and academic institutions to participate in this landmark event. MEET ICT and BITEX 2024 will serve as a dynamic forum to showcase breakthrough technologies, share expertise, and forge strategic partnerships shaping the future of the digital landscape in Bahrain and beyond.
