Expand North Star 2026
Expand North Star concentrates on startups, investors and the commercial route from prototype to business. It sits within Dubai's broader technology-event season but should not be treated as an extra set of guaranteed consumer launches. Its value for gadget coverage is finding smaller companies and asking questions that polished product announcements often avoid: who manufactures the device, how support works, and whether customers are already using it. Compare the physical demonstration with the proposed business model and distribution plan. The confirmed 2026 dates and Expo City location make it possible to combine selected startup meetings with GITEX, while checking each event's registration separately.
Key facts
- Dates
- 8–10 Dec 2026
- Location
- Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
- Opening times (local time)
- Not verified yet Exact daily opening times not verified for this edition. Consult the official programme before arranging a timed visit.
- Admission and price
- Not verified yet Edition-specific admission price not verified as of 1 November 2026. Use the official registration link; no previous-edition rate is substituted.
- Focus
- Startups / venture / emerging tech
- Speakers and presenters
- Not verified yet Edition-specific named lineup not verified in this check. Use the official programme; earlier-edition speakers are not assumed to return.
- Products and tech to look for
- Robotics prototypes, AI-native devices, fintech products, health wearables, climate hardware, mobility technology and developer platforms.
- Access and related events
- Startup event during the GITEX week. Check shared or separate badge entitlements.
Official site and sources
Official website
Date, venue and programme sources
Tickets, registration and price sources
Sources checked on 1 November 2026. This page is an independent listing. TechCortado is not linked to the organiser.