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.
With Pocket Gamer Connects Jordan being a huge success in the past years, it’s time to unlock MENA’s explosive gaming growth with Dubai as the prime destination. 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. Additionally, with the Saudi Arabia Government now investing 38 billion in the country's potential to become the next hub for the video-game industry, it is clear that the MENA region will become the next gaming hotspot. Fuelled by mobile gaming, e-sports, 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 GameExpo and the GameExpo 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 games 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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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.