The Dubai GameExpo Summit powered by Pocket Gamer Connects is now underway, featuring two days of engaging talks, roundtables, and networking opportunities.
Taking place from May 1st to 2nd at the Dubai World Trade Centre (Zabeel Hall 4), the event commenced with Steel Media CEO Chris James addressing the audience on the current state of the games industry.
Key trends discussed included industry challenges, a record number of platinum games last year, the growth of transmedia with games expanding into TV and film, and the thriving games industry in the MENA region.
Notable Speakers
Expect to hear from renowned speakers such as Ubisoft VP of global creative Fawzi Mesmar, iDreamSky president and co-founder Jeff Lnydon, GameFounders co-founder Kadri Harma, King senior engagement manager for new games Aida Figuerola, Sandsoft CEO David Fernandez, and more.
With over 1,000 representatives from MENA and international games firms in attendance, including noteworthy companies like Epic Games, Devsisters, Gamefam, and Google, the event promises to be a hub of industry insights and networking opportunities.
Live coverage of the event will be provided, and recorded sessions will be available on the PocketGamer.biz YouTube channel in the coming weeks.
Exciting Features
Apart from the scheduled sessions and roundtables, attendees from developers, publishers, investors, and service providers can look forward to various networking opportunities.
Events like Investor Connector, Publisher SpeedMatch, and The Big Indie Pitch provide platforms for developers to present their games and businesses to potential investors and secure valuable feedback from industry experts.
Moreover, the MENA Games Industry Awards 2024 will recognize and celebrate the best of the MENA region. The event will culminate with the awards ceremony on day two, highlighting the finalists and their achievements.
For personalized consultations on legal and tax matters, attendees can visit the Futura Advice Pitstop conducted by the experienced consulting team, Futura Digital.
Get Involved!
If you’re considering attending the event and haven’t secured a ticket yet, you can still register here.
We look forward to seeing you at the Dubai GameExpo Summit! Stay tuned for more updates.
