MANY JOURNEYS, ONE DESTINATION.
North Star is one of the world’s most disruptive global startup events and a beacon for innovators.
More than 70% of North Star participants are global players coming every year from all over the world to ensure they remain well-equipped to expand within the ever-changing startup economy. Make 2022 the year you transform opportunities into reality!
700+
STARTUPS
400+
INVESTORS
450+
SPEAKERS
40+
MENTORS
JOIN THE WORLDWIDE MOVEMENT OF PASSIONATE GAME-CHANGERS
Engage with peers, thought-leaders, investors, corporates, and governments to share ideas, network, learn and collaborate while showcasing the initiatives you are proud of in front of top-tier decision-makers.
A mega-hub for innovation and business, North Star is the ultimate destination for startups, unicorns, techies, and trend-setters.
North Star takes place in Dubai, the world’s most dynamic city, constantly reinventing the future of tech, business and urban living.
Its forward-thinking leadership as well as undisputable geographical advantages place the UAE is at the forefront of the tech & startup ecosystem across the fast-evolving Middle East, Africa & Asia.
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES IN THE REGION
INVESTORS SEE UNMATCHED POTENTIAL IN THE REGION
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There’s nothing but opportunity in the Middle East, and a hungry crowd who wants to learn, grow, and do more.
Dan Bowyer, Partner, SuperSeed, UK
I am personally excited about the optimism in the region and see it as a future hotbed for innovation.
Adam French, Partner, Houghton Street Ventures, UK
The region is outperforming compared to the rest of the world.
Emanuele Torlonia, Senior Investment Analyst Italian Angels for Growth, ITALY
TAKING PLACE ALONGSIDE GITEX GLOBAL
North Star is strategically staged next to GITEX GLOBAL, the super connector for the tech community, giving you exposure to 100,000 global tech leaders attending the event.
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100,000+
GLOBAL VISITORS
4,000+
EXHIBITING TECH LEADERS
170
PARTICIPATING COUNTRIES
300,000+
SOCIAL MEDIA FOLLOWERS
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North Star branches into these
FOUR SPECIALISED EVENTS
OUR 2021 SPONSORS & PARTNERS
Creative Economy Partner
Investor Lounge Partner
Innovation Partner
Strategic Partner
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