From October 12–15, Dubai Harbour will become the hub of the global startup community as the 10th Anniversary Edition of Expand North Star takes place. Year after year, it has become a key meeting point for startups, investors, and innovators.
One of the world’s largest startup events will receive particular attention this year as it celebrates its 10th anniversary, bringing together more than 1800 international startups, 1000 investors, and nearly 70000 visitors from over a hundred countries. The main goal of the event is to strengthen the connection between regional and global startup ecosystems, foster investments, and support innovations in reaching international markets.
Expand North Star is closely linked to GITEX Dubai, one of the world’s largest digital and innovation exhibitions. Since the two events take place at the same time, this period each year creates an outstanding opportunity for international networking.
According to Róbert Grüman, CEO of StartUp HUB: “For Transylvanian and Romanian businesses, this is a particularly valuable occasion: with just one trip, they can access the leading global startup event and the flagship of the international technology industry. This is the best and most useful opportunity to visit Dubai and build business connections.”
Oltean Csongor, COO of StartUp HUB, added: “StartUp HUB has been a strategic partner of Expand North Star for three years now. This collaboration is important because it enables Romanian and Central Eastern European startups to directly connect with the global ecosystem, present themselves to international investors, and access new markets.”
Expand North Star 2025 is not only a 10th Anniversary Edition, but also a true springboard for all startups aiming to scale globally. Thanks to StartUp HUB’s partnership, Transylvanian and Romanian businesses now have wider access than ever to international opportunities.
