brand into May 2023 to accommodate the accelerating growth of the powerhouse tech event brand .
North Star Dubai , the world ’ s largest startup show , alongside its current strategic partner the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy , amplified this achievement with the launch of Expand North Star , to take place , 10-12 May 2023 at the Dubai World Trade Centre . This will in parallel advance the continued expansion of GITEX GLOBAL in October .
Hosted by the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy and organised by Dubai World Trade Centre , Expand North Star will present a new creative format to extend its engagements with venture capitalists , unicorns , scale-ups , start-ups , and key stakeholders in the tech ecosystem .
Conceptualised seven years ago as GITEX Future Stars with a modest 200 participating start-ups , the rebranded North Star Dubai in 2022 has since developed a sterling global start-up and scale-up following , this year hosting more than 1,000 start-ups from 63 countries .
Expand North Star in May 2023 will present more space and flexibility to engage and develop the international community with an even more creative and impactful programme .
Expand North Star arrives as the UAE enters a new phase of economic development catalysed by new digital generational technologies and innovation . The digital economy is expected to be a major driver of the UAE ’ s sustainable economic growth , contributing nearly 20 % to the country ’ s GDP over the next ten years .
New policies and initiatives are being put in place , promoting smart infrastructure that enhance the digital readiness of the UAE government to ensure business continuity . from IoT , AI , blockchain , metaverse , or Web 3.0 , the UAE has been at the forefront of adopting the latest technologies , which has benefited all sectors of the economy and society .
GITEX IMPACT : the world ’ s most influential multi-stakeholder technology show for ESG Meanwhile , GITEX IMPACT is set to be the world ’ s largest and most influential multistakeholder technology show for ESG ( Environmental , Social , and Corporate Governance ).
Co-located with Expand North Star from 10 to 12 May 2023 at the Dubai World Trade Centre , GITEX IMPACT will aggregate the biggest international ecosystem
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