Event Overview
Expand North Star 2026 is the world’s largest startup and investor connector event, co-located with GITEX Global at the Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai. Now in its tenth year, the event brings together founders, investors, and visionaries from every corner of the world to bridge fragmented markets, accelerate access to global capital, and unlock collaboration between startups, governments, and corporates. With 1,300+ global investors managing $1 trillion+ in AUM, the event is the defining platform for startup growth and venture deal-making in the global south. Core themes for 2026 include:
- Founder Restructure: from MVP to multi-market scale
- The New Capital Stack: sovereign funds, family offices, and venture debt
- Commercial DeepTech: AI, climate, defense, and frontier tech
- Scaleup Advantage: GCC, Africa, India, and LATAM growth corridors
Why Attend?
One Global Platform, Real Outcomes
Connect with founders, investors, and corporates across the world’s most diverse startup ecosystem, with thousands of pre-arranged onsite meetings designed to accelerate partnerships and deal flow.
The Biggest VC Gathering in the Global South
The Expand North Star Investor Program is the industry’s most influential platform for deal-making and discovery, connecting visionary investors with high-conviction startups across every growth stage.
Built for Founders at Every Stage
From the Supernova 0X pitch competition structured by venture stage, to the Founder’s Pass for one-day floor presence, Expand North Star is designed to give founders global exposure, fast.
SUDO at Expand North Star 2026
SUDO Consultants is proud to participate in Expand North Star 2026 in Dubai. Our presence at the event allows us to:
- Connect with high-growth startups, founders, and investors across the UAE and wider MEA ecosystem
- Explore cloud, AI, and managed services opportunities with scaling technology companies looking for trusted infrastructure partners
- Engage with the startup community on real-world cloud adoption, cost optimisation, and agentic AI deployment
- Build partnerships that support long-term digital growth and innovation across the region
We look forward to connecting with the innovators, decision-makers, and visionaries shaping the next generation of technology at Expand North Star 2026.