The 10th edition of Expand North Star, one of the world’s largest startup and investor gatherings, begins Sunday, October 12, at Dubai Harbour. The four-day event will run until Wednesday, October 15.
Focus on digital growth
Organised by Dubai World Trade Centre and hosted by Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, the event supports startups and scaleups in securing funding and entering new markets. It also plays a role in promoting Dubai as a hub for innovation and digital business.
This year’s edition introduces ScaleX, a new programme offering market access for 50 global tech scaleups, and North Star Green Impact, a section dedicated to climate and sustainability startups. Other additions include the Deeptech MEA Summit focusing on AI and robotics, and the Digital Assets Forum examining trends in financial technology.
Popular features return, including the Supernova Challenge 2.0 with a US$250,000 prize pool, along with the Corporate Arena, Marketing Mania, and the Tech Transfer Innovation Forum.
The event is part of Dubai’s strategy under the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33) to build a leading digital economy.
tanvir@dubainewsweek.com
