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Igniting the Next Chapter of the Global Games Industry in the Fastest-Growing MENA Region
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Discover the Next Frontier of Gaming with the Industry's Leading Experts and Engaging Discussions on Cutting-Edge Trends and Innovations with a host of Remarkable Special Guests.
[Tuesday, 16th May, London, United Kingdom] Dubai is set to become the gaming world's epicentre this June as it hosts The Dubai GameExpo Summit, powered by Pocket Gamer Connects, in partnership with the Dubai Economy & Tourism Department. This two-day ultimate gaming extravaganza, taking place at the iconic Expo City Dubai on June 21st and 22nd, aims to unite industry leaders and gaming enthusiasts for insightful discussions and the latest gaming trends and innovations. With the Dubai gaming industry being predicted to reach a 5 billion revenue mark by 2025, and the Saudi Arabia Government now investing 38 billion in the country's potential to become the next hub for the video-game industry, this joint venture is only natural. The MENA area is set to become the biggest and fastest growing hub for the gaming world in the coming years. This event promises to be an unmissable opportunity to discover the future of gaming and to get to meet some of the biggest names in the industry.
Following Pocket Gamer Connects growing in popularity, and huge success at their London event this January, with over 2,600 industry professionals from 65 countries- the Dubai event is all set to exceed expectations, with over 1000 attendees expected to participate from all regions, including the UAE, India, China, Korea, Japan, Europe, USA and Canada! This event is a great opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals from all over the globe.The summit will feature more than 100 renowned games industry speakers delivering insightful talks, panels, and seminars across multiple themed tracks, providing valuable insights into the latest trends of AI, the Metaverse and Web3.
The summit will feature a diverse range of themed tracks and panels that address pressing issues within the games industry. Attendees can expect to delve into topics such as AI Advances, Building On Blockchain, Esports, Game Development, Global Trends, Growth, Mapping the Metaverse, MENA Trends, and investment, among others. The panels will cover technological innovations, the latest trends, and expectations for the gaming market in the MENA region, making it a must-attend event for anyone in the industry. In addition to the thought-provoking discussions, attendees will have access to exciting fringe events, such as Publisher Speed Match, Investor Connector, and the Big Indie Pitch, providing ample opportunities to connect and network with industry professionals from around the world.
And it's not just industry leaders from around the world that will be there; we have a star-studded lineup of special guests appearing to speak at the event, including:
Jacki Vause, Founder and CEO of Dimoso
Christopher Bergstresser, Member Board of Directors of MogulMogul
Sean Lee, Chief Corporate Development Officer of Wargaming
Pieter Van der Pijl, Co-Founder of Triple Dragon Limited
Vincent Ghossoub, Founder of Nifty Craft OÜ
Dave Ranyard, CEO of Dream Reality Interactive Ltd
Murshidul Chowdhury, CEO of Cakebyte
Charly Harbord, Director of Operations of Global Game Jam
Hazim AlHanbali, CEO of Mad Hook
Dan da Rocha, Co-Founder and CEO of Jaw Drop Games
Tom Russell, Co-Founder & Marketing Director of Formation Games
Filipp Karmanov, Founder of Black Snowflake
Ziad Talge, CEO of Yayy
Alexander Jorias, CEO & Co-Founder of Club Cooee
Ali Alharbi, CEO of UMX Studio
Dubai is the ultimate destination to unlock MENA's explosive gaming growth. The region boasts the fastest-growing games market worldwide, set to surge by 56% to $2.8 billion in 2026- with 87.3 million gamers projected in 2026, the market shows no signs of slowing down. Fuelled by mobile gaming, esports, and government investment, this boom also encompasses traditionally underserved demographics, including female and Gen X gamers.Get ready to level up your game and ride the wave of MENA's gaming revolution.
Chris James, CEO of Pocket Gamer says “At Steel Media we have always focused our efforts on championing and supporting the games industry, wherever and however it springs up. Right now there are few places in the world more exciting than the MENA market, with a growing gaming consumer base and a fast developing industry. Dubai Game Expo and the Summit will be celebrating all of this, both domestically and on a global scale - the fact it’s a brilliant, fun city to explore is just a bonus!”
Dubai, the ultimate destination for business and tourism, is the perfect location for a game industry summit. Joining forces with PGC, the Dubai Economy and Tourism Department is bringing their networking and knowledge-sharing expertise to the region. Get ready for an unparalleled summit that combines MENA's gaming talent, Dubai's vibrant culture, and access to a consumer event all in one thrilling gaming week!
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About Pocket Gamer Connects:
Pocket Gamer Connects is the leading international conference series for the global games industry. We focus on connecting you with the right people bringing together delegates from across the entire ecosystem with all the key formats covered from mobile, PC and console to XR, AI, blockchain and web3 technology.
Well over 33,000 industry professionals have attended the PG Connects international conference series since 2014. The roadshow has landed in the UK, America, Canada, Finland, Jordan, India and Hong Kong with a genuinely international client base.
In our many years of curating events for the games industry, PG Connects has established a stellar reputation as a must-attend conference if you want to meet the most exciting game makers, developers and publishers alike, as well as some of the world’s top investors, tools providers, platformers and more. Our audience is truly global and representative of the entire games industry ecosystem.