Marketing Mania 2026
Expand North Star is a three‑day global startup‑investor summit in Dubai (8‑10 Dec 2026) that showcases the world’s largest startup ecosystem. Core exhibit zones include the Startups Exhibit, Startup X Labs (a 3‑day founder academy), Content Nation X (AI‑driven creator economy), NS Play (AR/VR, smart‑health, lifestyle tech), DigiHealth‑Biotech (genomics, diagnostics, therapeutics) and the Supernova Challenge 2.0 pitch competition with a $214k prize pool. The event is organized around four 2026 themes: Founder Restructure, New Capital Stack, Commercial DeepTech, and Scale‑up Advantage in Emerging Markets. It features a Founder’s Pass for pod‑based showcase, an Investor Programme for deal‑making, and a high‑profile speaker roster spanning founders, ministers, venture partners and tech CEOs. Country partners, sponsors and media partners support a platform that connects thousands of startups, investors, corporates and governments to accelerate capital access, market entry and real‑world impact.