Middle East
Trade shows and exhibitions in Middle East
Trade shows and expos let companies exhibit, pitch, speak or meet buyers in one place. Startup zones, pitch stages and subsidised country pavilions often have an application of their own, separate from regular stand sales.
3 open listings here, out of 18 in this category.
- RollingExpand North Star 2026 (Founder's Pass and startup stands)Dubai World Trade Centre / KAOUN InternationalLarge startup and investor show held alongside GITEX GLOBAL at Expo City Dubai (December 8-10, 2026). Founders can take a one-day startup pod via the Founder's Pass or…One-day startup pod on the show floor (Founder's Pass) · Investor programme and matchmakingDubai, United Arab Emirates · open to applicants worldwideDetails and how to apply
- RollingStep Dubai 2027 Startup ShowcaseStep ConferenceStartup showcase at Step Dubai (February 3-4, 2027, Dubai Internet City), a MENA tech festival; shortlisted startups buy a showcase package to exhibit, meet investors…Startup booth at Step Dubai · Investor and mentor meetingsDubai, United Arab Emirates · open to applicants worldwideDetails and how to apply
- RollingWeb Summit Qatar Startup ProgrammeWeb SummitStartup programme of Web Summit Qatar in Doha (January 31 - February 3, 2027), where selected startups exhibit and meet investors from the Gulf and beyond.Startup exhibition presence · Investor and partner networking in the Middle EastDoha, Qatar · open to applicants worldwideDetails and how to apply
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