EXPAND NORTH STAR

EXPAND NORTH STAR is recognized as 'The World's Largest Startup & Investor Connector Event', bringing together a global community of startups, investors, corporates, governments, and innovators. The 2026 edition, organized by the Dubai World Trade Centre and hosted by the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, will take place from December 8-10, 2026, at the Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC), Expo City, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This annual event serves as a pivotal platform for accelerating funding, forging partnerships, expanding market reach, and driving overall business growth within the technology and innovation ecosystem.

The event offers significant value for participants, particularly for startups seeking to connect with over 900 investors, accelerators, incubators, and government entities. Specialized matchmaking services, including personal concierge meetings, facilitate introductions between investors and more than 1,800 exhibiting global startups. Programs like ScaleX provide curated introductions to investors and corporate buyers, while the Supernova 0X pitch competition offers growth packages and international exposure for emerging companies.

A diverse professional audience attends, including founders, venture capitalists, tech leaders, corporate buyers, and government representatives from various industries such as Government & Public Sector, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Banking & Insurance, Energy & Utilities, Retail, Logistics & Supply Chain, and Technology. The comprehensive range of exhibit sectors, from Applied Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Fintech and Quantum Computing, ensures a rich environment for networking, collaboration, and discovering the latest innovations.