Hosted in the global business and economic hub of Dubai, Expand North Star 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.
Connecting the Startup Community
This annual startup and investor connector event attracts investors from across the globe seeking to diversify their portfolios by scouting talent from promising international startups. Attendees can look forward to:
Concierge 1-2-1 Matchmaking
Participate in personalised matchmaking with investors and startups, ensuring valuable connections and opportunities.
Dynamic Content Lineup
Engage in discussions with industry leaders on investment trends, the global economic landscape, and emerging stories.
Insightful Live Sessions
Learn from unicorns, CEOs, CTOs, and CPOs as they share their expertise and success stories on stage.
Global Networking
Connect with a diverse group of international startups and investors to expand your network and explore new ventures.
2024 New Additions
Corporate Arena
The Corporate Arena is a premier platform that brings together leaders and innovators from top enterprises to independently scout startups to invest in, partner with, and buy from. The arena is open to corporations with interests in the startup ecosystem.
Gain exclusive access to our prestigious investor forum to network with potential investors and collaborators.
Present your projects to an international audience of startups and investors, showcasing your innovative solutions.
Speak at our Corporate Tech Talks stage to share your expertise and shape industry trends.
Enjoy pre-arranged meetings with 20 startups and service providers in a dedicated branding meeting space.
To take part, contact: NorthStarSales@dwtc.com
Tech Transfer
Tech Transfer 3.0 is the premier platform for tech professionals and enthusiasts, showcasing the latest advancements ready to transform industries. It brings together leading research institutions, universities, R&D labs, visionary scientists, engineers, and tech experts to demonstrate how innovations evolve into commercial products and real-world applications.
Present your projects with a dedicated space for portfolio startups, ensuring global exposure.
Gain visibility through presentations led by esteemed speakers, from professors to C-level executives.
Access the investor programme to facilitate valuable connections and partnerships.
Benefit from streamlined travel and accommodation arrangements for your key representatives.
Explore 2024 Featured Shows
Region’s Largest Sustainability Event
Unleash the Power of Sustainability! Join global innovators at the nexus of tech and sustainability, forging a greener future.
Where Finance & Technology Create Limitless Opportunities
An unrivaled meeting place for global fintech leaders will see the financial industry’s biggest tech-revolutions in the fields of paytech, insurtech, regtech, wealth & asset management.
The World's 2nd Largest Crypto Hub & Gathering
Over four days at the Future Blockchain Summit, industry leaders will leverage countless networking opportunities, gain insights from a power-packed agenda .
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Expand North Star 2023 in Numbers
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Watch the 2023 Highlights Video
Relive the excitement of North Star 2023, capturing the best moments, insightful sessions, and key takeaways from our biggest edition yet.
