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The world’s largest event for startups and investors!
Expand North Star, hosted in the global business and economic hub of Dubai, brings together founders, venture capitalists, ecosystem enablers, and tech leaders from around the world to secure business deals, attract investments, expand their networks, and share valuable knowledge.
This annual startup and investor connector event is held at the epicentre of digital innovation and transformation, attracting over 1,200 investors seeking to diversify their portfolios by scouting talent from more than 2,000 international startups. Expand North Star stands out with its unparalleled concierge 1-2-1 matchmaking programme and an exceptional content lineup. Attendees can engage in discussions on the latest investment trends, economic landscapes, and emerging stories, featuring a dynamic lineup of unicorns, CEOs, CTOs, and CPOs live on stage sharing their insights.
Dubai was the first to kick-start a regional tech movement and remains at the forefront of the tech & startup ecosystem across the fast-evolving Middle East, Africa & Asia, in addition, Dubai’s geographical advantages outnumbering many global cities – making it an epicentre of economic activity, and trillions of dollars of trade and investment flowing between Europe, Americas & Asia.
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Expand North Star is proud to feature industry defining events GITEX Impact, Fintech Surge, Future Blockchain Summit & Marketing Mania, while being inspired by the World’s largest and best rated tech event, GITEX GLOBAL.
This is the flagship platform for startups to shine as well as grow through interactive Q&As, mentorship, product showcase, meetings, pitch competitions and conference sessions.
NS Scaleups is a platform for innovation, collaboration, and growth. Last year was awesome, this year we go even bigger. In our 2024 cohort, NS Scaleups presents 100 incredible global scale-ups from around the globe to join us for our 2024 Cohort at Expand North Star 2024 in Dubai.
Enrollment in the programme via a nomination, referral, or meeting the NS Scaleup criteria.
Successful applicants will receive incredible benefits to support their participation at Expand North Star, including travel and accommodation and preferential matchmaking services.
Are you ready to take your venture to the next level? We want to hear from you! FILL THE FORM!