Expand North Star

Register for Expand North Star at Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai from 8-10 December to enter a world of networking, funding opportunities and game-changing partnerships. Held in collaboration with GITEX, the event brings together founders, investors, innovators and tech visionaries from around the world on a single platform. From emerging startups to unicorns and leading venture capital firms, the meet aims to shape the future of entrepreneurship and innovation.

The 2026 edition introduces several exciting new features, including Startup X Labs, a large-scale founder programme designed to guide entrepreneurs from idea to exit, alongside Content Nation X, focused on AI-driven creator economy innovation, NS Play for lifestyle and immersive tech and DigiHealth-Biotech for healthcare solutions. Founders can also take advantage of the new Founder’s Pass, a limited-edition opportunity that offers startups a dedicated pod on the exhibition floor for one day to pitch ideas, connect with investors and gain global exposure.