Ahead of GITEX & Expand North Star, meet founders, product leaders, data scientists, and investors building with AI. Short talks, rapid demos, and practical conversations designed to create real partnerships ahead of the main event.

Join us for a Roundtable gathering of active VC investors, family offices, and business angels to discuss the latest trends and co-investment opportunities
(Attendance is subject to approval by organisers.)

Launchpad Middle East is designed as a premium gateway for Global startups to step into the UAE ecosystem and connect with Dubai’s thriving network of entrepreneurs, investors, and ecosystem enablers.

SONA brings his innovative Afro-house sound to Bohemia at Dubai’s ultimate beach club joined by Sparrow & Barbossa.  
TICKET DISCOUNT CODE: SSGitex

Kicking off Expand North Star’s 10th anniversary in style. North Star by Night transforms into an immersive playground where investors, tech leaders, startups, and nightlife collide.

If you are an LP/GP or VC Fund Manager, we invite you to apply to attend our exclusive roundtable designed to facilitate candid discussions, peer exchange, and relationship-building amongst Venture Capital investors. RSVP by filling out and submitting the form below. *Kindly note that submitting this form does not guarantee a seat. Confirmations will be sent via email following review and attendance is by invitation only.

The GITEX GLOBAL x Expand North Star Investor Party celebrates 10 years of North Star, uniting top fund managers, unicorn founders, and global investors for an evening of networking, deals, and celebration.

Get ready to spark innovation and forge powerful connections! The Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP), Hong Kong's largest I&T ecosystem is coming to UAE!

Paklaunch presents Dubai Meetup exploring cybersecurity and AI, at JW Marriott Marquis in partnership with Ebryx and Disrupt.com.

Join us for an exclusive evening of networking with distinguished investors, VCs, family offices, ministers, business leaders, and executives shaping the future of innovation and investment across the region.

Join Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation and Malaysian Business Council UAE for an unforgettable evening of high-impact networking at North Star by Night, right in the heart of Dubai – where Malaysia’s most exciting tech innovators meet global game-changers like you.

We’re kicking off Gitex Dubai with a staaake Power Walk x Reverse Network side event. This isn’t your typical networking meetup. Our format is simple: Connect First, Meet Later. Before the event, explore the LinkedIn profiles in the description and reach out. At the walk, you’ll meet them in person — no endless coffee chats, no back-to-back 15-minute calls.

It's time to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of Expand North Star with an epic and exclusive startup party. Meet us at Barasti for the ultimate seaside spot in Dubai, for a night of music, mingling and entertainment. 

An evening where Web3 meets networking, uniting investors, innovators, and thought leaders shaping blockchain, digital assets, and emerging technologies.

Sandbox Dubai is hosting an invite-only networking breakfast with select innovators, investors, and ecosystem partners in priority sectors. 

Step into the world of digital assets and blockchain innovation, fuel up with insights, and connect with the minds shaping the future of finance.

Join us for a one-of-a-kind experience at the Shark Island Live Pitching Show, set in the breathtaking World Islands, the Heart of Europe, Dubai.

Join GROW with SAP for Scaleups for an exclusive, invite-only evening at the North Star by Night Deck.

This is your unique opportunity to unwind, exchange ideas, and build valuable relationships in a relaxed, inspiring atmosphere. Join an intimate gathering of visionary leaders, pioneering thinkers, and Google Cloud experts

This exclusive networking reception will bring together Japan's Web3 founders with tech leaders, investors, and ecosystem partners during GITEX  Expand North Star.

We are excited to bring the Seedstars Villa back to Dubai! If you are in town for GITEX / North Star, or already part of the vibrant local ecosystem, join us!

Dealroom will release a new benchmark over 288 tech ecosystems based on 15 sectors, including AI, Deeptech, Climate Tech, Energy, Fintech, Defence and more.
(Attendance is subject to approval by the organisers.)

The Intuitive Investors Forum (IIF) side event at EXPAND NORTH STAR x GITEX GLOBAL 2025 brings together a curated mix of Limited Partners (LPs), General Partners (GPs), founders, and ecosystem enablers for an exclusive evening of insights, networking, and collaboration.

An unforgettable networking experience at the highest infinity pool in the world, co-hosted with Shoptalk Luxe, where you can connect with luxury innovators, industry leaders, and visionaries.

Set sail for an exclusive evening on the yacht — a premium networking experience , bringing together investors, unicorn founders, and high-growth scaleups.

Build invaluable connections and share strategic insights with a curated group of founders, leaders, and investors in an exclusive, off-stage setting.

This exclusive networking reception will provide a unique platform for dialogue and collaboration, bringing together Chilean startups with leading investors, corporate executives, accelerators, and institutional representatives from across the Middle East and Asia.

Join us for a rare opportunity to hear from Dušan Duffek, co-founder and Board Member of The Doers Company, in an exclusive fireside chat where he shares the untold behind-the-scenes stories of building a global brand that unites founders, investors, and operators from across the world.

Following its unicorn milestone, XPANCEO opens its expanded lab, inviting guests for exclusive tours, expert lectures on smart contact lens R&D, and informal networking over refreshments.

Join us at Expand North Star 2025 for the Cyber E71 Demo Day, spotlighting the next generation of cybersecurity founders redefining how the world protects, detects, and responds.

As part of Expand North Star x GITEX Global, join us on 14th October 2025 at Zentral, Dubai World Trade Centre for an exclusive evening where capital meets innovation. This curated roundtable brings together 20+ family offices, VCs, and angel investors from Riyadh, Dubai, Bahrain, and Jordan — alongside visionary founders pitching the frontier ideas that will define the next decade.  

Monthly networking meetup of investors, startups, ecosystem stakeholders.
(Attendance is subject to approval by the side event organisers.)

Headed to Dubai in October 2025 for GITEX NorthStar Dubai? Then join YPO peers at The Deck Dubai Harbour Dubai to network, connect and forge new friendships with industry colleagues from around the world 

This year Multiplyers is an official Networking Partner for GITEX 2025, we organize an event for capital to meet innovation.

Join us at Taiwan GreenTech Gateway Night on October 14th, a premier networking event featuring 8 well-established companies as guests of honor.

How can startups, corporates, and enablers better collaborate to scale innovation across the region?

The Majlis Bazaar unites investors, founders, and AI leaders in a unique blend of dialogue, demos, and networking—where ideas meet capital and innovation meets leadership.

An exclusive practical masterclass on the most significant shift in modern finance: Real World Asset (RWA) tokenization. 

Exclusive GP/LP event connecting GPs and LPs in the GCC and beyond through networking, panel sessions and curated 1-1 GP/LP matching.

A one-of-a-kind showcase where luxury fashion meets frontier tech — from AI-driven design to virtual fashion experiences — in the immersive store of the future powered by Ai.

AWS and MENA Leaders powered by SALT are bringing together passionate, mission-driven founders, builders and investors for an exclusive mixer.

STAGE forum’25 is a premier gathering of fintech leaders, investors, and innovators. This year’s forum explores the intersections of AI, Sustainability, and Green Finance, showcasing how technology and investment can shape a more sustainable future.

Join us for a private dinner bringing together top investors, leading tech innovators, ecosystem movers and shakers, rising entrepreneurs from across the region — all in a relaxed, informal setting.

Gitex is back — and so are we! 💃🏼Close your conference week with Carta, AWS, DotZero and fellow friends of the ecosystem aboard a relaxed evening cruise. Expect live music, Tex-Mex bites, and plenty of tech talk as we sail into the night.

Exclusive sunset yacht party in Dubai Marina — networking, DJ vibes, drinks, snacks, and stunning skyline views for 25 guests.

We’re Closing Gitex Dubai with a staaake Power Walk x Reverse Network side event. 🚶‍♂️✨This isn’t your typical networking meetup. Our format is simple:Connect First, Meet Later. Before the event, explore the LinkedIn profiles in the description and reach out. At the walk, you’ll meet them in person — no endless coffee chats, no back-to-back 15-minute calls.

We are wrapping up Expand North Star Dubai x GITEX Global 2025 with a Seaside Sunset Networking experience like no other. Think less stiff business cards, more real conversations, all with the sunset as your backdrop.

Carl Cox takes the stage for the Grand Season Opening of Pacha ICONS open-air party in Dubai.   
TICKET DISCOUNT CODE: CCGitex

Organised by Turtle Venture Studio and powered by Fast Support Management Consultancy, this event connects UAE-based investors with visionary founders from Bangladesh—one of the fastest-growing frontier markets.

A premier networking evening gathering founders, investors, innovators, and ecosystem leaders in the AI Tech space in a relaxed, majlis-inspired setting.

Robin Schulz returns to Bohemia Beach Club and brings his crossover sound to the beachfront stage.   TICKET DISCOUNT CODE: RSGitex

An exclusive evening with Vesta and Scintilla exploring the new frontier of real-world asset tokenization. Join leading investors, regulators, and innovators as we discuss what’s next for compliant tokenized finance, from real estate to private markets, and where institutional demand is headed.