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Dubai Opens Its Doors For Tech Conferences – What Are The New Rules?

Dubai has fast grown to become the city of choice for global IT conferences. After the lull caused by the pandemic in the live events arena, the City of Gold is now all set to welcome delegates from all over the world to conferences such as the Internet 2.0 Conference , of course, with an updated set of guidelines for everyone’s safety.  As a conference goer, you may have numerous questions about how these events will be different from the pre-COVID ones, the requirements to attend, and what you can expect after arrival.  While the guidelines set forth by the Government of Dubai are subject to change as the COVID-19 situation evolves, we’d like to answer some of the questions sent to us, based on the prevailing regulations in place:  Do I need a negative RT-PCR test to visit upcoming tech events in Dubai?  Yes. To mitigate the spread of COVID-19, people are required to furnish a negative RT-PCR test (no more than 72 hours old) before departure.  For those trav...

How To Be A Fabulous Networker At Tech Events

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After being forced into a social bubble in 2020, the return of IT conferences has proven to be a breath of fresh air for those who’d like to mingle and learn from fellow experts in the fast-paced tech industry. Networking can be tricky to nail, especially at tech conferences in Dubai and Las Vegas that attract hundreds of excited delegates from all over the world. Added to this, after being in isolation for so long, our social skills may have become a bit rusty. But not to worry; we have a few insider tips with the help of which you can completely master the art of building industry connections, sealing deals, and nailing collaborations at upcoming IT and tech events in 2022 ! Tip #1: Do Your Homework We know this sounds like a lot, but hear us out. Prepping for the event beforehand will help you to get the most out of your participation, and if you end up getting lucky, you may also be able to bring in a few clients to your business. Many tech conferences offer package...