The Expand North Star 2023 event in Dubai has attracted over 1,800 start-ups from more than 100 countries, along with $1 trillion in investment from 1,000 investors. This world’s largest start-up show is enhancing Dubai’s position as a global digital hub, connecting venture capital with unicorns, scale-ups, and start-ups. The event is also attracting the global tech community, solidifying Dubai’s reputation in the industry.
The Expand North Star show, hosted by the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, is taking place from October 15th to 18th at the Middle East’s biggest superyacht hub. With over 1,000 investors managing a combined total of $1 trillion, the event is ramping up the start-up investor momentum in Dubai’s dynamic and diverse scale-up ecosystem.
Expand North Star is part of GITEX GLOBAL, the world’s largest tech event, which officially opens tomorrow at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Together, these two events comprise a massive 2.7 million sq. ft of exhibition space, a 40% increase compared to the previous year. The focus is on exploring and discussing the new tech paradigm, including AI, the cloud, Web 3.0, and a sustainable digital economy.
Highlighting various sectors, Expand North Star 2023 features specific sub-events such as AI Monday, bringing together fast-scaling AI startups, and India Central, the largest gathering of over 200 Indian startups outside of the country. Additionally, the event showcases Asia Fast 100 and Africa Fast 100, bringing together 100 leading startups from each continent for a week-long program of conferences, networking, and dedicated pitch competitions.
Furthermore, Expand North Star introduces three themed sub-events targeting specific sectors: Fintech Surge, the Future Blockchain Summit, and Marketing Mania. The event will culminate with the Supernova Challenge, a prestigious pitch competition with a prize fund of $200,000.
With these exciting programs and opportunities for start-ups, Expand North Star 2023 solidifies Dubai’s position as a thriving global digital hub. The event gathers next-gen companies, investors, and experts from around the world, fostering innovation and collaboration in the tech industry.
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Africa Press Organisation – English (2) – Report: Expand North Star 2023: World’s Largest Start-Up Show in Dubai Attracts 1,800+ Start-Ups and $1 Trillion in Investment [Link]
