Dubai’s Expand North Star marks 10 years as the world’s largest startup event, returning this October after hosting unicorns valued at more than $400bn.
Dubai’s Expand North Star, the world’s largest event for startups and investors, is set to return from October 12–15, 2025, at Dubai Harbour, celebrating its milestone 10th edition.
Last year’s edition solidified the event’s global stature by bringing together 65 unicorn companies with a combined market value of over US$400 billion. This remarkable showcase not only highlighted Dubai’s growing influence in the global startup ecosystem but also positioned the city as a magnet for venture capital, founders, and innovation leaders.
As the entrepreneurial landscape becomes increasingly competitive, Expand North Star has proven itself to be more than just a networking opportunity. For startups, it is a gateway to global exposure, investor connections, and access to strategic partners across industries. The event also fosters discussions on scaling businesses, leveraging AI, fintech, sustainability, and frontier technologies shaping the future economy.
The 2025 edition promises to build on this momentum, with an even stronger lineup of unicorns, growth-stage companies, and venture capital firms from around the world. For founders and investors alike, attending Expand North Star is not just about being part of the conversation — it’s about shaping the future of innovation.
With Dubai at the crossroads of East and West, the event continues to position itself as the ultimate launchpad for global growth, offering startups a rare chance to join a platform that has already powered billions in opportunities.
