Dubai, Expand North Star by GITEX GLOBAL launched its landmark tenth anniversary edition on Sunday at Dubai Harbour, welcoming over 2,000 startups and 1,200 investors from 180 countries in what has become the world’s largest startup and investor connector event. Running through October 15, the gathering organized by Dubai World Trade Centre and hosted by the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy aims to catalyze partnerships across emerging AI economies.
Since 2016, Expand North Star has provided a platform where more than 8,000 founders have scaled their businesses. This year’s edition showcases solutions spanning artificial intelligence, climate technology, deep tech, digital health, and fintech, with investors managing $1.1 trillion in assets. The event aligns with the UAE’s initiative ta