GITEX Expand North Star 2024 (ENS2024), will take place from October 13th to 16th, 2024, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, in an area dedicated to startups, following a showcase of startups and ecosystem enablers with a program full of lectures, startup pitch sessions and awards. ENS presents the latest in companies from the United Arab Emirates - UAE and around the world related to the technology. The event brings together buyers from the fastest growing technology markets fastest in the world - Middle East, North Africa and Asia. In general, the fair's audience includes from startups to global technology giants revealing their latest innovations. In addition, there is an opportunity to interact with influential leaders and decision makers in the public sector. The estimate is that more than 1,800 technology companies will participate, 650 speakers and 900 investors.
ApexBrasil, in partnership with Sebrae, will hold the Hubs Mission from October 10th to 16th of Innovation at Gitex Expand North Star 2024 aimed at Innovation Hubs and companies technology-based with scalable solutions, with the potential to open operations in United Arab Emirates. From the 13th to the 16th, the selected companies will participate in the Expand fair North Star, on the 10th and 11th, Thursday and Friday before the event, the delegation will hold a complementary agenda in the UAE, with technical visits to better understand of business forms and opportunities for international expansion. The purpose of agendas is to connect Brazilian companies to important players in the UAE innovation ecosystem so they can benchmark, gain exposure, create channels to develop pilots and market validations, gain knowledge to adjust your business models business to the region and, thus, accelerate their international expansion process for the region.
On the 17th and 18th, interested companies will be able to visit the GITEX Global fair, however, only the agenda from the 10th to the 16th will be mandatory for companies participating in the mission. The delegation that will participate in this mission will be made up of representatives from 45 startups, 4 Innovation Hubs, teams from ApexBrasil and Sebrae.
Join us!
Overview of the UAE market, culture, and business practices Pitch preparation and tips for networking Detailed walkthrough of the Expand North Star platform Q&A sessions with experienced business leaders
Online
Dubai Internet City and Dubai Media City
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Visit to industry leaders' headquarters (Technology companies and startups)
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9:00 AM – Official opening and networking breakfast 11:00 AM – Setup of shared Brazilian Pavilion booth 1:00 PM – One-on-one matchmaking sessions with international companies
Dubai World Trade Centre
Focus: Presentations, Matchmaking, and Panels
10:00 AM – Startup Presentations:
Brazilian startups present their innovative solutions to an international audience. Each startup has 10 minutes to present and answer questions. 12:00 PM – Panel Discussion:
Topic: International Market Trends & Opportunities for Brazilian Startups Featuring experts from the UAE and global markets, discussing the potential for collaboration and market entry strategies. 2:00 PM – Matchmaking Sessions:
Pre-arranged meetings between startups and potential investors, partners, or clients through the Expand North Star matchmaking platform. 4:00 PM – Networking:
Open networking session with other exhibitors and international visitors, focusing on building strategic partnerships.
Dubai World Trade Centre
Focus: Workshops, Demos, and Industry Insights
10:00 AM – Workshop:
Topic: How to Scale Your Startup in the Middle East Hands-on workshop with industry leaders offering guidance on how to expand your business in the region, including regulatory frameworks and market entry tips. 1:00 PM – Product Demonstrations:
Startups showcase their products or services in action at the Brazilian Pavilion booth. Open demo sessions for visitors to explore and interact with your technologies. 3:00 PM – Industry Insights Session:
Topic: Emerging Technologies and Future of Innovation in the UAE Insights from leading technology firms in the region, highlighting areas like AI, FinTech, and sustainability. 4:30 PM – Informal Networking Event:
Meet with other international exhibitors and potential partners in a relaxed environment to continue building relationships and exploring collaboration opportunities.
Dubai World Trade Centre