Expand North Star is bringing key players in tech together in São Paulo!

Location: ABCC Headquarters Paulista Avenue

Address: São Paulo, São Paulo, SP

Date: 2 Apr

Expand North Star x GITEX GLOBAL is traveling to Brazil to host and discover the best tech startups! The spotlight on Brasil at Expand North Star is built to meet the tech stars, founders, investors, and startup ecosystems from Brazil.

Join us on a captivating journey through the heart of Brazil as we embark with a mission to foster profound connections within the vibrant ecosystem of this diverse continent. Our roadshow is a dynamic platform designed to bridge the gaps and create synergies among the diverse stakeholders who make up LatAm's innovation landscape.

Event Agenda:

1:00- 1:30 Registration

1:30- 1:35 Welcome Remarks

1:35- 1:45 Why Dubai? by Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy - Abdulla AlGaoud, Director - Digital Operations, Dubai Chamber Of Digital Economy

1:45 -2:00 - Expand North Star x GITEX GLOBAL as a platform to access the global tech and startup ecosystem - Zarko Ackovik, Commercial Director - Dubai World Trade Centre

2:00- 3:00 - Pitch Competition - 10 startups

3:00-3:15 - Break

3:15 -3:30 - Guest Speaker

3:30- 3:45 - Pitch Competition Winner Announcement & Closing

3:45- 4:00 - Closing

4:00 - 5:00 - Networking & Refreshments

STARTUP? Apply to pitch in São Paulo in person here.

Deadline for the applications - 26th March 2024.

What you get if you are the winner of the São Paulo, Brazil Pitch Competition

1st Place Winner will receive:

• Return flight for 1 person from their country of residence to Dubai for Expand North Star 2024 in Dubai.

• Accommodation for 1 person for a maximum of 4 nights between for respective event
  (13th - 16th October 2024 in Dubai)

• A fully built and branded startup pod to exhibit at Expand North Star from 13th - 16th October 2024 in Dubai as part of the Brazil Pavilion organized by Apex Brazil

• Guaranteed to enter the Supernova Challenge 2024 Semi-Finals at Expand North Star 2024 (cash prizes pool of $200,000)

2nd Place Winner will receive:

• A fully built and branded startup pod to exhibit at Expand North Star from 13th - 16th October 2024 in Dubai as part of the Brazil Pavilion organized by Apex Brazil

3rd Place Winner will receive:

• A fully built and branded startup pod to exhibit at Expand North Star from 13th - 16th October 2024 in Dubai as part of the Brazil Pavilion organized by Apex Brazil