7-11 December 2026
EXPO CITY DUBAI
8-10 December 2026
EXPO CITY DUBAI
The world’s largest Tech & Startup Show
Exhibiting at GITEX Global & Expand North Star can be a game-changer for your international expansion — but only if you approach it with the right strategy.
As the official GITEX representative in France and the trusted operator of the French Pavilion alongside Business France, we unlock direct access to the ecosystem that drives real business: decision-makers, investors, strategic partners, and curated networking opportunities throughout the event.
A results-driven framework built to deliver real impact:
Every step is designed with one goal in mind: turning your participation into qualified leads, meaningful connections, and tangible business growth.
GITEX Global and Expand North Star come together every year in Dubai, bringing the global elite of technology, innovation, and investment under one roof.
An exceptional week in Dubai, where top IT decision-makers, the world’s most influential VCs, ambitious startups, and breakthrough tech solutions converge to shape the future of global innovation.
GITEX Global is the largest technology exhibition in the Middle East.
It brings together multinational corporations, high-growth scale-ups, institutional and government delegations, as well as IT buyers, around the most critical technology themes shaping the future.
Held in Dubai, GITEX Global stands as one of the world’s largest technology events, positioned as a major global hub for technological innovation. It attracts thousands of participants, industry leaders, exhibitors, startups, investors, and decision-makers from over 180 countries.
2 500+
STARTUPS
65 000+
BUSINESS MEETINGS
GITEX Global is far more than an exhibition — it is an immersive journey into technologies already being deployed at scale.
Explore Digital Cities, where smart urban solutions come to life through large-scale demonstrations covering autonomous mobility, energy management, urban cybersecurity, data-driven infrastructure and AI-powered city services.
It is also a unique opportunity to engage with government decision-makers and ministerial delegations from across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).
It brings together multinational corporations, high-growth scale-ups, institutional and government delegations, as well as IT buyers, around key technology themes, including:
Expand North Star is where ambitious startups come to scale-connecting with investors, partners, and opportunities that fuel international growth.
GLOBAL EXPOSURE
Pitch on a global stage to gain instant visibility among investors, media, and industry leaders.
DIRECT ACCESS TO CAPITAL
Connect with active investors looking for high-growth startups and open the door to new funding opportunities.
EXPERT INSIGHTS
Get actionable feedback to sharpen your product, market strategy, and business model.
HIGH-VALUE NETWORKING
Meet partners, mentors, and decision-makers to create meaningful, high-impact connections.
GROWTH ACCELERATION & MENTORSHIP
Leverage exclusive programs, resources, and expert support to scale faster after the event.
*International Boost guides you through the preparation of your application.
Meet with Buyers
Connect with thousands of potential customers and public-sector buyers
Brand Awareness & Visibility
Gain brand exposure and visibility driven by the worldwide media attention around GITEX Global.Strategic Partnerships
Build strategic long-term commercial and technology partnerships.Growth & Scale-Up
Join dedicated accelerator programs and scale your business.High-level Networking & Matchmaking
Engage in high-level networking through curated matchmaking and strategic targeted introductions worldwide.
Access to GCC Markets
Engage with 350+ public-sector leaders from GCC countries.Benchmark & Best Practices
Benchmark your strategy and explore the latest technology and innovation trends.Pitch Your Startup to Global Investors
Pitch on a global stage in front of 1,000+ top-tier investors from Silicon Valley, Europe, and Asia.Access to High-Potential Markets
Tap into high-growth markets with strong technology demand across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia.Join the SuperNova Pitch Challenge
Compete in the SUPERNOVA Challenge for a chance to win up to $100,000. GITEX Global and Expand North Star act as powerful expansion catalysts for French companies with international ambitions, including:
Capture the attention of investors, buyers, distributors, partners,
and potential clients through targeted, high-impact communication.
