About The Event
The hub for business impact, accelerating the world's most sought-after startups towards rapid growth and bringing together the entire startup ecosystem. Expand North Star is the annual go-to event for startups, investors, accelerators and tech enthusiasts to source funding, investment deals and stay up to date with the industry.
Dubai Harbour, UAE | 13-16 October
Hub71's Participation
Visitors will have the opportunity to learn about our ecosystem, meet our community and startups, who will be on-ground to showcase their solutions and engage in conversations with potential partners, investors, and customers. Beyond the exhibition space, we are excited to host a series of engaging panel discussions that will feature representatives from Hub71, industry experts, as well as founders from our startup community. These discussions promise to offer valuable insights into emerging tech trends, entrepreneurship and innovation within the region.
Panels Schedule
13 October
Hub71 Info Session
A Deep Dive into Hub71+ ClimateTech
Hub71 Booth - Stand C30 Hall 6
Hub71 runs a series of info sessions specifically designed for startups looking to learn more about the Hub71 ecosystem. This session covers the following: Hub71 ecosystem, Hub71 programs including Hub71+ ClimateTech, Application criteria, Timelines for the selection process, Abu Dhabi ecosystem, Q&As.
Zain Tarawneh
Hub71+ ClimateTech Lead
Hub71
Abu Dhabi: The Region's Fastest Growing Emerging Startup Ecosystem
Spotlight Stage - Hall 3 Expand North Star
This panel will explore Abu Dhabi’s ascendance as the MENA’s fastest growing emerging startup ecosystem, shedding light on the key factors contributing to its appeal to startups worldwide, and the roadmap it has developed to accelerate the growth of startups in key economic sectors.
Mohammed Alkhoori
Head of Marcomms
Hub71
Omair Ansari
CEO and Co-Founder
Abhi
Bilal Baloch
Partner
Shorooq Partners
Moderator
Sarah Cocker
Founder
Amplify
14 October
Hub71 Info Session
A Deep Dive into Hub71+ Digital Assets
Hub71 Booth - Stand C30 Hall 6
Hub71 runs a series of info sessions specifically designed for startups looking to learn more about the Hub71 ecosystem. This session covers the following: Hub71 ecosystem, Hub71 programs including Hub71+ Digital Assets, Application criteria, Timelines for the selection process, Abu Dhabi ecosystem, Q&As.
Ala Haddad
Hub71+ Digital Assets Lead
Hub71
15 October
An Expert View: How Venture Capital is Investing in AI
Hub71 Booth - Stand C30 Hall 6
While VC investment in the first half of 2024 declined in all key regions globally, AI continued to dominate the VC landscape thanks to its transformative potential in shaping the future of industries and changing the way people and businesses operate. In this panel discussion, experts will discuss how VCs in the region are responding to the AI boom, and what trends and areas are they focusing on to generate maximum returns.
Adil Bouhdadi
Co-Founder and CEO
autone
Tara Arnaout
Principal
BY Venture Partners
Adithya Manoj
Senior Associate
Global Ventures
Moderator
Mohamed Al Binali
Value Creation Lead
Hub71
Accelerating Climate Action with AI: Driving Innovation and Impact
Hub71 Booth - Stand C30 Hall 6
AI has emerged as a driving force across key economic sectors, offering transformative solutions to some of the most pressing challenges of our time. From optimizing renewable energy systems and enhancing carbon capture technologies to improving air control systems, AI is playing a pivotal role in advancing climate action.
Paul Mahacek
Co-Founder and CEO
AtmoCooling
Onur Elgün
Co-Founder
CarbonSifr
Zain Tarawneh
Moderator
Hub71+ ClimateTech Lead
Hub71
Hub71 Info Session
A Deep Dive into the Hub71 ecosystem
Hub71 Booth - Stand C30 Hall 6
Hub71 runs a series of info sessions specifically designed for startups looking to learn more about the Hub71 ecosystem. This session covers the following: Hub71 ecosystem, Hub71 programs, Application criteria, Timelines for the selection process, Abu Dhabi ecosystem, Q&As.
Farid Khreino
Sourcing & Selection
Hub71
16 October
AI as a Catalyst in FinTech: Transforming Financial Services for the Future
Hub71 Booth - Stand C30 Hall 6
In the face of high interest rates and global geopolitical uncertainty, the fintech market has encountered funding challenges in the first half of 2024. Despite these hurdles, AI has emerged as a transformative force boosting investor confidence and reshaping how businesses operate, and customer interact with financial products.
Ahmed Abaza
CEO
Synapse Analytics
Ravi Singh
President and Co-Founder
Add Value Machine
Jean Herelle
Founder
CrunchDAO
Ala Haddad
Moderator
Hub71+ Digital Assets Lead
Hub71
Hub71 Info Session
A Deep Dive into the Hub71 ecosystem
Hub71 Booth - Stand C30 Hall 6
Hub71 runs a series of info sessions specifically designed for startups looking to learn more about the Hub71 ecosystem. This session covers the following: Hub71 ecosystem, Hub71 programs, Application criteria, Timelines for the selection process, Abu Dhabi ecosystem, Q&As.
Hayat Alhassan
Sourcing & Selection Lead
Hub71
