Technology and telecoms · Major show
Expand North Star 2026
Startup and investor show held with GITEX GLOBAL, bringing founders, venture investors and corporate innovation teams together.
When and where is Expand North Star 2026?
Expand North Star 2026 runs from 8 to 10 December 2026 at Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Moves from Dubai Harbour to Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai, in 2026.
The organiser's figures
2,050 exhibiting startups from 96 countries and more than 1,300 investors (2025 edition, organiser figures)
These are the organiser's own numbers, not ours. Shows count visitors in different ways, so compare with care.
Is Expand North Star open to the public?
Expand North Star is a trade event: it is for people who work in the industry. Check the official site for who may register and whether there is a fee.
Checked against the organiser's site on 5 October 2026. Dates and venues change: confirm on the official site before you book a stand, a flight or a hotel. Seen a mistake? Tell us.