Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy Wraps Up Global Roadshow Ahead of Expand North Star 2025
In partnership with Dubai World Trade Centre, the campaign spanned 16 cities across nine countries, including Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Portugal, Singapore, the UK, the US, and Vietnam.
Through the roadshows, the chamber connected with more than 2,000 digital startups and over 215 key ecosystem stakeholders, including venture capital firms, business incubators, and government representatives. The purpose was to highlight the advantages of doing business in Dubai and promote the benefits of participating in the upcoming Expand North Star event, which is scheduled to take place from 12 to 15 October at Dubai Harbour.
Expand North Star 2025, organised by Dubai World Trade Centre and hosted by Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, is expected to bring together global startups, entrepreneurs, tech innovators, and investors. The event serves as a platform for knowledge exchange, innovation, and strategic collaboration, reinforcing Dubai's position as a global hub for the digital economy.
The roadshows also included pitch competitions in each city, where winners were awarded a fully sponsored opportunity to attend Expand North Star 2025. Select finalists will also qualify for the Supernova Challenge, the MENA region's largest startup pitch competition.
The campaign focused on showcasing Dubai's unique business environment, comprehensive support for startups, and the chamber's strategic vision to attract high-potential digital companies to the emirate. The initiative forms part of a wider effort to accelerate Dubai's transformation into a leading global digital economy, aligned with the objectives of the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33).
Expand North Star 2025 is set to reinforce Dubai's appeal to international startups and tech leaders, further cementing the city's role as a launchpad for innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic growth.
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