Since its inception in 1993, Qatar International Hi-Tec Exhibition has doubled in terms of its size and attendance. This has been reflected by the fact that Hi –Tec has received an outstanding 88% approval by exhibitors and attendees during the previous exhibitions. The extensive Visitor's Research and Exhibition Satisfaction Program conducted by the exhibition management and independently audited, revealed the following data:

•  48% of registered visitors were senior management staff

•  35% of registered visitors were from the public sector

•  40% of registered visitors represented companies with over 250 employees

•  80% of exhibitors confirmed participation in Hi-Tec 2004

•  Regional visitors attended from all GCC countries