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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Virtual reality concerts and Big Data will transform the music experience, innovator Troy Carter announced today at GITEX Technology Week.
“The future is mixed reality with live spaces and concerts, and integrated music videos. New technology leads to better and richer experiences when technology is layered on top. Artists didn’t have access to data before. Now we can reach super-fans, those are the fans who want more,” said Troy Carter, Global Head of Creator Services for digital music service Spotify, and founder of the Atom Factory, on stage during his GITEX Vertical Days dialogue with Silicon Valley futurist Robert Scoble.
Troy Carter, the former manager for chart-toppers such as Eve and Lady Gaga (NO MEGHAN TRAINOR) is now bridging the music industry and streaming sites at Spotify, and is also a startup investor.
“I don’t feel Silicon Valley is the next place where the next billion-dollar company will come from. The future is people who are knowledge about local markets such as China, India, and Dubai,” said Troy Carter on stage during his talk at the GITEX Global Startup Movement’s Out-Talk. Troy Carter shared his rags-to-riches story in front of a sell-out crowd.
GITEX Technology Week runs from 16-20 October 2016 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Visit www.gitex.com for more information.
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About GITEX Technology Week
GITEX is the largest technology exchange and marketplace for Middle East & Africa. Held annually in October at the Dubai World Trade Centre, the five-day show is comprised of an exhibition covering over 110,000 sqm, a technology leaders conference, the GITEX Startup Movement and many other show features. GITEX attracts over 150,000 technology professionals, enterprise leaders, public sector officials and entrepreneurs from over 140 countries. GITEX is focused on showcasing the latest innovative technologies, providing high ROI on business opportunities and is the region’s leading platform for technology and business.
About Dubai World Trade Centre
With a vision to make Dubai the world’s leading destination for all major exhibitions, conferences and events, DWTC has evolved from being the regional forerunner of the fast growing MICE industry into a Free Zone, multi-dimensional business catalyst, focusing on Venues, Events and Real Estate Development and Management. Complementary to the primary service offerings are a range of value added services from media/advertising, engineering and technical consultation and wedding planning, security services and an award winning hospitality portfolio.
For more information, please contact:
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Dubai World Trade Centre
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