Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has initiated a global promotional campaign for Expand North Star 2025 in partnership with Dubai World Trade Centre.
Hosted by Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, the forthcoming edition of the world’s largest event for startups and investors is scheduled to take place at Dubai Harbour from October 12 to 15.
The initial phase of the 2025 promotional campaign commenced in the United States, covering cities such as Las Vegas, Phoenix, and San Francisco. This campaign convened over 200 representatives from a wide array of startups, investors, and technology firms, creating a vibrant platform for networking, knowledge sharing, and discovering opportunities within Dubai’s burgeoning digital economy.
As part of the campaign, a startup pitch competition featured 20 innovative companies. DataBiologics and Nanowear were crowned the winners, each securing a fully funded opportunity to participate in Expand North Star 2025, thus enabling them to explore new markets through the event.
High-level meetings to strengthen ties
The campaign, WAM reported, also encompassed 13 high-profile meetings with essential business ecosystem partners, venture capital firms, and unicorn companies, all aimed at enhancing connections between Dubai and the United States in the realm of digital economy.
The United States marks the initial stop in the broader global campaign designed to emphasize the importance and impact of Expand North Star 2025. This event stands as a key international gathering for startups, innovators, investors, entrepreneurs, and business leaders eager to seize unique growth opportunities in Dubai and influence the future of the digital economy.
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Record-breaking participation in 2024
The 2024 edition of Expand North Star witnessed record-breaking participation, along with robust visitor and exhibitor engagement, showcasing an extraordinary level of innovation and a substantial international presence. The event attracted more than 1,800 startups and over 1,200 investors from 100 countries, collectively managing assets surpassing US$1 trillion.
Additionally, 65 unicorn companies with a combined market value exceeding $400 billion participated in the exhibition.
