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GITEX NORTH STAR DUBAI

  • Writer: Amir
    Amir
  • Sep 24, 2024
  • 3 min read

Updated: Aug 28

What is GITEX Dubai? The World's largest startup and investor connector event is back in Dubai for three full days, October 13-17 2025 in Dubai Harbour.


This is the annual event that brings investors, startups and tech enthusiasts to source funding, learn from others and stay up to date with industry trends. 2025 marks the 10th year and is expected to be spectacular!



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Most influential technology event, held annually in Dubai.

What is GITEX Dubai & Expand North Star


Gitex Dubai, officially known as the Gulf Information Technology Exhibition, is one of the largest and most influential technology events globally, held annually in Dubai, UAE. It serves as a global platform for showcasing the latest innovations in information technology, telecommunications, and digital transformation, attracting exhibitors, industry leaders, and technology enthusiasts from around the world.


The event features a wide range of activities, including keynote speeches, panel discussions, and networking opportunities, making it a pivotal gathering for professionals looking to explore emerging trends and forge business connections in the tech industry.


Expand North Star is set to be a landmark event in the tech world. The fusion of GITEX and Expand North Star offers a platform for showcasing innovation, supporting entrepreneurship, and shaping the future of technology.

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The fusion of GITEX & Expand North Star offers support for entrepreneurs.

Think your Startup has What it Takes to Rise above Others?


At GITEX Expand North Start 2025, you have access to the Supernova Challenge, the world's largest early-stage startup pitch competition, offering founders the opportunity to take home a cash pool equity-free. This year, entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to compete for funding with:


$100,000 going to the 1st prize winner!


Enter the challenge if you can rise above competition; pitch battle at Expand North Star 2025. Secure your pod at the event to become eligible and pitch live on stage against top-tier global startups. With elite investors in the room and the spotlight on you, this is your moment to break out.



Why Does it Matter?


While the 2025 list has not been released, GITEX and Expand North Star 2024 showcased a great suite of speakers, including:

  • Neil Patel – Co-Founder of NP Digital, USA.

  • Sean O’Sullivan – Founder of SOSV, USA.

  • Frederik G Pferdt – Google’s First & Former Chief Innovation Evangelist, Adjunct Professor at Stanford University, USA.

  • Robby Yung – CEO & Partner at Animoca Brands, UK.

  • Haje Kamps – Columnist at TechCrunch, Author, and Pitch Coach, USA.


More importantly, entrepreneurs can benefit by showcasing their innovations, meeting potential investors, presenting their pitch deck and networking with industry leaders and fellow entrepreneurs from around the world.



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Funding Matters in Your Business Journey!

Specifically, the event is expected to attract 1,200+ technology focused investors, 1,800+ exhibitors and 70,000s attendees. The perfect setup to mingle, talk and get to know the players.


You can also download the Business report that includes key information about the MENA funding echo-system. What got funded and more importantly, what did not! Registration is open. You can select FREE Visitor Pass for a limited time 👇👇




urBIZassist Team is Attending


We love to meet entrepreneurs. We love to hear individual stories of inspiration, of learning and growth or simply an exciting business idea to be developed. That is our passion!


Come meet us and connect whether you are just starting or at the scaling up stage, pin us. For our international entrepreneurs, are you eyeing an expansion to the UAE or GCC region? If so, we can help. Get in touch for next steps👇👇





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