UpNext Global

From Launchpad to Orbit

The world doesn’t wait. Neither do we.

UpNext Global is a touring media platform spotlighting founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders shaping the future of innovation — live from global startup stages.

We’re capturing the world’s next generation of leaders — one city at a time.

2025–2026 World Tour

• Toronto · Elevate Festival · Oct 7–9 2025
• Dubai · GITEX / Expand North Star · Oct 13–17 2025
• Lisbon · Web Summit · Nov 10–13 2025
• Helsinki · Slush · Nov 19–21 2025
• Toronto · CIX · Mar 25 2026
• Riyadh · LEAP · Apr 13–16 2026
• Paris · VivaTech · Jun 17–20 2026
• Kyoto · IVS · Jul 2–4 2026

Who We Spotlight

Every startup featured on UpNext Global is vetted and verified, recommended by trusted Economic Development Organizations (EDOs), incubators, or accelerators, or selected after pitching live at one of our Global Tour stops.

We spotlight founders who are global-ready, impact-driven, and shaping the future of innovation.

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