Marketing Mania Show 2026
Expand North Star is a three‑day global startup‑investor summit in Dubai (8‑10 Dec 2026) that brings together founders, venture capital, corporates and government. Core exhibition zones include Startup X Labs (an intensive founder academy), Content Nation X (AI‑driven creator economy), NS Play (AR/VR, smart health and lifestyle tech), DigiHealth‑Biotech (AI diagnostics, genomics, therapeutics) and the Supernova Challenge 2.0 pitch competition with a $214k prize pool. The event is organized around four 2026 themes: Founder Restructure (MVP to multi‑market scaling), The New Capital Stack (sovereign funds, family offices, venture debt), Commercial DeepTech (AI, climate, defence) and Scale‑up Advantage in Emerging Markets (GCC, Africa, India, LATAM). A parallel Investor Programme connects over 1,000 investors with 2,000+ startups, while a Founder’s Pass offers exclusive mentorship and networking. High‑profile speakers span tech CEOs, ministers, and industry icons (e.g., Vinod Khosla, Sir Tim Berners‑Lee, Randi Zuckerberg). The summit also features country and corporate partners, media partners, and a dedicated media hub, positioning it as the world’s largest startup‑investment connector.
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Dubai - Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, UAE