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Celebrating success, innovation, and the unstoppable force of Women in Tech at Expand North Star 2024! This year marks the 7th participation of Sharjah Business Women Council (SBWC)—championing female-led innovation and entrepreneurship. A huge congratulations to Cubtale, winner of the Women in Tech Award, for their groundbreaking startup! 👏 Here’s to the leaders shaping the future. 🌍💡 #ExpandNorthStar #WomenInTech #SBWC #Innovation Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy GITEX GLOBAL Largest Tech & Startup Show in the World

The 31st edition of Dubai International Boat Show, organised by #DubaiWorldTradeCentre, returned to Dubai Harbour as the region’s leading platform for luxury yachts, marine technology, and lifestyle innovation. This year’s event connected global industry leaders, showcased exclusive product launches, and highlighted cutting-edge advancements shaping the future of the maritime sector. We spoke with Trixie LohMirmand, EVP of Events Management at #DubaiWorldTradeCentre and CEO of KAOUN International, about the show’s significance in elevating Dubai’s status as a global maritime hub and how innovation and sustainability are driving the industry forward.

Industry giants, visionary leaders, and game-changing insights, Expand North Star brings the most iconic speakers to the stage! From packed audiences to unforgettable key takeaways, these moments shape the future of tech and investment. And this year, a stellar lineup awaits! Be part of it: https://lnkd.in/dEbejVjS #ExpandNorthStar #TechLeadership #GameChangers

Ramadan Mubarak! 🌙✨ A time for reflection, resilience, and community—values that drive innovation in the tech startup world. May this month bring new ideas, meaningful connections, and growth for all. #RamadanKareem #Ramadan2025

Throwing it back to North Star by Night—where the vibes were unbeatable! From high-energy networking to epic DJ sets, entertainment, food, and sundowners, every moment kept us hooked. Stay tuned for 2025—it’s going to be even bigger! ✨ Ready to make 2025 your breakthrough year? Exhibit with us! https://lnkd.in/dEbejVjS #GITEXGLOBAL #ExpandNorthStar #ExpandNorthStar2025 #ArizonaRoadshow #Startups #PitchCompetition #Networking GITEX GLOBAL Largest Tech & Startup Show in the World Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy

Expand North Star is heading to London to scout for the next breakthrough startup! In partnership with Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy (DCDE), Global Growth Hub and our roadshow partners Grow London Bae HQ, Shark Island, and Silicon Roundabout Ventures, we're bringing an evening of startup pitches, networking, and collaboration with the tech ecosystem.  Don't miss the chance to connect with investors, founders, and industry leaders!   🔹 Startup? Apply now ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dUVFFBg4 ➡️ Deadline March 03, 2025. 🔹 Investors, ecosystem builders and enablers?  RSVP here ➡️ https://lu.ma/q7myi2mp   📅 March 6, 2025 📍 Shoreditch Exchange, London 🕔 Starts at 17:00 #GITEXGLOBAL #ExpandNorthStar #ExpandNorthStar2025 #GITEXEUROPE2025 #Startups #PitchCompetition #GITEXEUROPE

🔥 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐠𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐈—€𝟐𝟎𝟎𝐁 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐀𝐈 𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝! 🇪🇺 Finally, a power move. At the #AIActionSummit, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced #InvestAI, 𝐚 €200𝐁 initiative to position Europe at the forefront of AI, driving sovereign AI, industrial breakthrough & open innovation. 📊 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐭 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐬: ✅ 4 AI #gigafactories —100,000+ next-gen AI chips (4X today’s infrastructure) ✅ €150B in private investment—backed by Airbus, ASML, Infineon Technologies, Siemens, Philips & Volkswagen Group ✅ €50B in EU funds—accelerating AI startups, R&D, and industrial AI applications ✅ Mission-critical AI—powering breakthroughs in healthcare, science & industrial innovation ✅ Europe’s ‘CERN for AI’— world’s largest public-private AI fund, to ensure AI goes beyond big tech 💡The big question: Who gets funded? 𝐀𝐧𝐬𝐰𝐞𝐫? 𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝐮𝐩 𝐚𝐭 𝐆𝐈𝐓𝐄𝐗 𝐄𝐔𝐑𝐎𝐏𝐄   📍 Berlin | May 21 -23 🔥 2000+ Industry leaders & investors—connecting capital with AI pioneers ⚡ 600+ hours of AI content—from deeptech breakthroughs to real-world adoption 💰 Supernova Challenge—€100K equity-free prize for Europe’s next AI unicorn This is Europe’s moment to set the AI agenda. 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝? 𝐋𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐤. 👇 🔗 Join the AI revolution: https://lnkd.in/d6JttsJF #AIActionSummit #InvestAI #ArtificialIntelligence #GITEXEUROPE #SovereignAI #DigitalEurope #AIinBusiness #TechLeadership #AIInvestment #BerlinTech #StartupEurope #GITEXGLOBAL #GITEXAFRICA #GITEXASIA

🚀 Calling all startups in Research, DeepTech, ClimateTech, and AI! The Expand North Star Canada Roadshow, in partnership with Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy and Canada Startup Association, is your gateway to global opportunities. Connect with investors, tech leaders, and the team behind the world’s largest startup event!   ✅  6 winners from Canada will join us at Expand North Star in Dubai OR GITEX EUROPE in Berlin.   🏆 Toronto: 1st winner will win a free participation at Expand North Star, in Dubai. 2nd winner will win a free participation at GITEX Europe. 🏆 Mississauga: 1st winner will win a free participation at Expand North Star, in Dubai. 2nd winner will win a free participation at GITEX Europe. 🏆 Vancouver: 1st winner will win a free participation at Expand North Star, in Dubai. 2nd winner will win a free participation at GITEX Europe.     📍 Toronto – Feb 24 | OneEleven 🔗 RSVP: https://lu.ma/ij4cg797   📍 Mississauga– Feb 25th | IDEA Mississauga 🔗 RSVP: https://lu.ma/zvh0mcbb   📍 Vancouver – Feb 26 | Aragon Launchpad Academy 🔗 RSVP: https://lu.ma/2auefizb   Join us for an evening of networking, collaboration, and a chance to win your spot on the global stage! 🌍✨   #GITEXGLOBAL #ExpandNorthStar #ExpandNorthStar2025 #GITEXEUROPE2025 #Startups #PitchCompetition #GITEXEUROPE #GITEXAFRICA #GITEXASIA #CanadaStartupAssociation #Networking GITEX ASIA The Most Global Tech & Startup Event in Asia GITEX GLOBAL Largest Tech & Startup Show in the World GITEX EUROPE GITEX AFRICA Canada Startup Association

Australian Startups, Ready to Go Global? Expand North Star, in collaboration with Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy and Dubai International Chamber, invites you to an evening of startup pitch competitions and networking with the tech ecosystem in Australia. Join the Expand North Star Australia Roadshow for exclusive networking, collaboration, and global opportunities. Pitch your startup live for a chance to win a free spot at Expand North Star Dubai (Oct 12-15, 2025) and GITEX ASIA The Most International Tech & Startup Event in Asia, Singapore (Apr 23-25, 2025). Sydney – 18 March 2025 RSVP: lu.ma/efl6t8yw | Apply: https://lnkd.in/dC6KU4uz Melbourne – 20 March RSVP: lu.ma/899m8dky | Apply: https://lnkd.in/dC6KU4uz Don’t miss your chance! #GITEXGLOBAL #ExpandNorthStar #ExpandNorthStar2025 #GITEXEUROPE2025 #Startups #PitchCompetition #GITEXAFRICA #GITEXAsia #GITEXEUROPE #Networking GITEX GLOBAL Largest Tech & Startup Show in the World GITEX ASIA The Most International Tech & Startup Event in Asia

🚀 Big congratulations to Titipku and PT Ravelware Technology Indonesia for winning the 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩 𝐏𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 in Indonesia and securing a spot as semi-finalists in the 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫 𝐀𝐬𝐢𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫, respectively! 🌟 North Star Asia is Asia’s largest startup and investor event, bringing together startups, accelerators, and investors, while Expand North Star is the world’s largest platform connecting startups with global investors in Dubai. Your bold ideas and visionary innovations truly impressed us, and we can’t wait to see you make waves on the global stage! 🚀 A massive shoutout to our incredible partners— GEN Indonesia, Dubai Chambers, PT. Mandiri Capital Indonesia (MCI), MDI Ventures, Numun Labs, and our venue partner, ParagonCorp—for helping make this event a resounding success! And to everyone who joined us at the GITEX In-Market Presentation in Indonesia, thank you for your energy and enthusiasm. 🙌 Don't miss North Star Asia, co-located with GITEX ASIA The Most International Tech & Startup Event in Asia's debut in Singapore on 23–25 April 2025 at Marina Bay Sands—connect with top innovators, seize new opportunities, and experience the future of tech! 👉 Register now: https://bit.ly/427CJmA 🗓 23–25 April 2025 | 📍 Marina Bay Sands, Singapore 🌐 gitexasia.com #SupernovaChallenge #StartupEcosystem #TechInnovation #InvestorConnect #SingaporeTech #FutureOfTech #GITEXASIA #NORTHSTARASIA #GITEXDIGIHEALTH #AIEVERYTHINGASIA #GITEXCYBERVALLEYASIA #TECHPULSE #GITEXASIANEWSLETTER #GITEXAIEVERYTHINGASIA #GITEXNORTHSTARASIA #CYBERVALLEYASIA #GITEXGLOBAL #EXPANDNORTHSTAR #NORTHSTAR #GITEX #GITEXEUROPE #GITEXAFRICA #GITEXNIGERIA #AIEVERYTHING #AIEVERYTHINGGLOBAL #CYBERVALLEY #GITEXCYBERVALLEY