India Startups Confluence (ISC) is the annual flagship event of Startup Middle East, Dubai, celebrating innovation, collaboration, and cross-border entrepreneurship.

Launched in 2022 as a flagship reception for Indian delegations visiting Dubai during GITEX, ISC has rapidly evolved into the largest overseas celebration of the Indian startup ecosystem. The event brings together startup founders, IT leaders, state delegations, investors, and ecosystem enablers—all under one roof—on the eve of Expand North Star and GITEX.

In 2025, ISC enters its 4th edition, expanding into a full-day program under the patronage of DPIIT & Startup India, Ministry of Commerce, Government of India. The Confluence will convene dignitaries, state government officials, and leading voices of the India–UAE startup corridor for impactful dialogue and collaboration.