Road to Dubai - Calgary Roadshow
In partnership Canada Startup Association, Expand North Star - Road To Dubai Roadshow arrives in Calgary to connect the city’s startup and innovation ecosystem with global investors, international markets, and expansion opportunities through Dubai.
This curated gathering brings together founders, investors, ecosystem leaders, and technology innovators for an evening focused on scaling beyond borders.
The event includes:
Startup networking
Investor engagement
Ecosystem collaboration
Pitch opportunities
Insights into accessing the Middle East and global markets through Dubai
Roadshow Event Agenda kicking off at 4:00 PM:
- Registration & Networking
- Opening remarks Canada Startup Association
- Expand North Star & GITEX GLOBAL as a platform to access the global tech and startup ecosystem” by Fahad Ali, Embassador of Expand North Star
- Pitch Competition - 10 startups (5 minutes each: 3 min pitch + 2 min Q&A)
- Fireside Chat - TBD
- Winner Announcement and photos
- Networking & Refreshments
PRIZE
The Winner will receive*:
Economy Return flight for 1 person from Calgary/Canada to Dubai for Expand North Star.
A fully built and branded 2sqm startup pod to exhibit at Expand North Star 2026 from 8th - 10th Decemeber 2026 in Dubai
Startup? Register here.
About Expand North Star
EXPAND NORTH STAR IN DUBAI
The World's Largest Startup and Investor Connector Event
Inspired by GITEX Global, and hosted by Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, Expand North Star brings together founders, investors, and visionaries from every corner of the world. It bridges fragmented markets, accelerates access to global capital, and unlocks collaboration between startups, governments, and corporates to fuel real-world impact and economic growth.
ABOUT CANADA STARTUP ASSOCIATION
Canada Startup Association (CSA) is a national non-profit built to help Canadian founders win at home and on the world stage. With a network of 1,900+ startups and a focus on immigrant, indigenous and underrepresented entrepreneurs, CSA connects founders to the mentors, capital, partners, and markets they need to scale beyond Canada’s borders.
Through flagship summits, global pathways programs, and an international angel investor network backed by trade delegations spanning Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and Africa. CSA serves as Canada’s bridge between domestic innovation and global opportunity. CSA stands as a founder-first force shaping the future of Canadian entrepreneurship.
ABOUT PLATFORM CALGARY
Calgary is emerging as one of the best places in the world to start and grow a tech business. Platform Calgary brings together the resources of Calgary’s tech community to support entrepreneurs at every stage of their journey. This growing ecosystem is fostering exciting tech companies that strengthen the local economy, solve some of the world’s most dynamic problems, and create opportunities for generations to come.