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Expand North Star 2026
The world’s largest startup and investor event, returning to Dubai alongside GITEX GLOBAL.
Expand North Star brings together startups, investors, corporates and governments in Dubai for three days of pitching, dealmaking and market expansion. The 2026 edition runs alongside GITEX GLOBAL at Expo City Dubai. Its programme covers AI and data sovereignty, fintech and tokenisation, health tech and longevity, proptech, and where capital is moving across the region and beyond. Founder and investor tracks include the Supernova pitch competition, ENS Founders Academy, Scale.iT and The Backers Pitch.
Tech Revolt is a media partner for Expand North Star 2026, covering the founders, funds and deals shaping the region’s startup ecosystem.