Expand North Star 2024: Dubai's Tech Event Unites 2,000+ Startups and 1,200+ Investors
Expand North Star, part of GITEX GLOBAL, the world's largest tech event, returns to Dubai Harbour from 13-16 October 2024. With over 2,000 start-ups expected, including over 400 from Europe and the UK, the event promises to be a hub for innovation and investment.
The event will feature over 65 global unicorns, such as Volocopter and BitPanda, and will showcase start-ups in areas like Agritech, Artificial Intelligence, Climate Tech, Fintech, and Health Tech. Over 1,200 investors and VCs, including SpeedInvest and H Tree Capital, will attend, with notable participants like Uber and BlackRock focusing on Mobility-Fintech investments.
European start-ups have seen a surge in funding, with a 31% increase in the second quarter of 2024, reaching nearly US$16 billion. Germany leads the way with 40 start-ups, followed by Ireland, Poland, Latvia, Austria, and Portugal. The UK returns with 50 start-ups, doubling its presence from 2023, focusing on FinTech, AI, Sustainability, and EdTech.
Expand North Star 2024, part of GITEX GLOBAL, will bring together a record number of start-ups and investors, driving innovation and growth in the tech sector. With increased funding and participation from Europe and the UK, the event is set to be a significant platform for global tech collaboration.
