Global Startups, One Destination – Connect at Expand North Star

About the Event

Expand North Star is the global stage for startups and innovation with thousands of attendees from around the world such as startups, entrepreneurs, investors and thought leaders. From October 13 -16, 2025, at the Dubai Harbour Islands as part of GITEX Global, including Conference and Festival, the festival will be a rich platform for bold ideas to harvest capital, drive attention, acquire partnerships, and grow sales. With thousands of startups and over 100 countries represented, Expand North Star is built to inspire the next wave of ideas and companies.

Whether you’re a founder looking for funding, an investor on the hunt for the next unicorn, or a tech enthusiast willing to shape the future, there’s nothing that will help accelerate your business more than Expand North Star.

What to Expect

Expand North Star is a connection of discovery, networking and exchange. Here are some highlights for attendees:

Pitch competitions where the smartest startups have been on display for investors from around the world
Intimate networking lounges that put entrepreneurs in touch with venture capitalists and accelerators
Stunning display of AI, Web3, fintech clean tech and deep tech innovations
Keynotes and panel discussions by tech giants and startups
Role-based workshops and mentorship for founders looking to scale their startups.

This is where innovation comes to life, and the future of tech ecosystems gets written.

Why Dubai Harbour

Expand North Star has a glorious setting in Dubai Harbour, nestled between Bluewaters Island and the Palm Jumeirah. Situated on the city’s famous waterfront it offers the finest guest experience with impressive views of the Arabian Gulf. Located near Palm Jumeirah, Bluewaters Island, and Dubai Marina, this is more than a venue—it’s an experience. Dubai itself is an entrepreneurship hub that has been strategically placed between the East and the West with unrivalled connectivity providing access to emerging economies.

Why It’s Worth Attending

Expand North Star 2025 isn’t just an event, it’s a place to help ideas take flight, make connections and grow your career.

Find the most exciting startup stories and inspiring innovations.
Connect with investors, venture capitalists and accelerators searching for the next gem
Learn more about global trends in tech and entrepreneurship
Form valuable relationships across borders and industries
Be part of the future by contributing to conversations that define it

Enter the world’s biggest gathering of startups - Expand North Star 2025.

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