Eight Foot Robot Wows Crowds With Laughter, Tears, Songs and Nifty Footwork
Free Entry to the Consumer Electronics Section to the General Public on Thursday to see HD 3D TV, Xbox 360 Gaming Zone and In-Car Entertainment
Dubai, United Arab Emirates: An eight foot high animatronic robot has descended on GITEX TECHNOLOGY WEEK to wow the crowds with a uniquely captivating show.
Titan the Robot will be performing his breathtaking act throughout Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre (DICEC) during the region's biggest ICT exhibition. The public will be able to watch the show and check out all the latest products, gadgets and software on Thursday 22 October 2009, as the consumer electronics section of the event will open, free to the general public on the final day.
"The Titan Robot has proved to be a big hit with all the visitors at GITEX TECHNOLOGY WEEK," said Trixee Loh, Senior Vice President, Dubai World Trade Centre. "Our customers have had an outstanding week of business networking and knowledge exchange which has far exceeded everyone's expectations in today's economic climate. We anticipate the last day to be a frantic affair of final business negotiations in the company of the most incredibly interactive and fascinating robot."
The Titan Robot thrills the crowd with an exciting mix of heart stopping action and entertainment that makes the show a perfect compliment to GITEX TECHNOLOGY WEEK. Titan talks, sings, dances and even cries enticing the crowd throughout the show.
"Nobody at GITEX TECHNOLOGY WEEK will have seen anything like Titan the Robot before," said Nik Fielding, the creator of Titan the Robot. "We are delighted to bring our show to Dubai and look forward to adding a totally new element to the show."
The Consumer Electronics section of GITEX TECHNOLOGY WEEK is located in the new Sheikh Saeed Halls with big name brands including Cisco, Hitachi, Panasonic, Sanyo, Seagate and Verbatim.
Visitors will also be able to experience the world's first Full HD 3D Plasma Home Theatre System from Panasonic, which utilises a 103-inch Plasma HDTV and a Panasonic Blu-ray Disc (BD) player.
Other features include the pulsating In-Car Entertainment Area with the latest stereo sytems and demo cars, as well as the high-energy Xbox 360 Gaming Zone where visitors can play games featuring those which are not yet available in the shops.
For more information on the exhibition, please visit www.gitex.com
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About GITEX TECHNOLOGY WEEK
Website: www.gitex.com
Dubai World Trade Centre will organise four major components of GITEX TECHNOLOGY WEEK, designed to maximise the value for business visitors and exhibitors.
GITEX Business Solutions - The Leading International IT Trade Event for Enterprise and SMBs for the Middle East, Africa and South Asia
GULFCOMMS - The Largest International Telecommunications Trade Event for Mobile, Fixed, IP and Satellite for the Middle East, Africa and South Asia
Consumer Electronics - The Premier International Trade Event for Consumer Electronics, IT Systems, Components and Peripherals for the Middle East, Africa and South Asia
MEFX - The Middle East International Banking, Financial Technology and Services Exhibition,
Incorporating the following targeted events:
GITEX TECHNOLOGY WEEK Global Conference - This key networking platform brings together the crème de la crème of industry experts and ICT professionals under one roof and will feature an unparalleled series of strategic keynotes, seminars and dynamic networking sessions. The event gives delegates a priceless opportunity to learn from, debate with and exchange views with some of the leading experts within the ICT industry.
GITEX Majlis - This executive business programme for CEOs and other top level executive attendees, is designed to ensure that they enjoy a fast-track experience at the show. Keeping their busy schedules in mind, members can enjoy easy pre-completed registration, advance issuance and delivery of the GITEX Majlis Badge and Executive Lounge facilities. These are just a few of the benefits offered to GITEX Majlis members. For more information, please visit www.gitex.com
About Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC)
Website: www.dwtc.com
As the organiser of GITEX TECHNOLOGY WEEK, Dubai World Trade Centre offers more than 30 years' experience of delivering world-class events in the Middle East, providing local, regional and international exhibitors with unmatched expertise and in-depth market knowledge. Our team organises 18 of the largest and most successful international and regional shows in Middle East, providing an ideal platform for business development in the region.
Our commitment to ongoing innovation within the exhibition industry has supported the rapid growth and development of a wide range of business-to-business and business-to-consumer shows, and delivered consistent satisfaction to exhibitors and visitors. DWTC works with the leading trade bodies and industry associations to ensure that all exhibitions deliver full value and are built upon the real needs of their specific sector.
For more information, please contact:
Jon Barber
Dubai World Trade Centre
Tel: (+9714) 308 6124
E-mail: jon.barber@dwtc.com
Abhijit Pradhan
Wallis Marketing Consultants
Tel: (+9714) 390 1950
Fax: (+9714) 367 2801
E-mail: abhijit.pradhan@wallis-mc.com
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