Dubai GameExpo Summit 2023 sets the stage for unforgettable connections and opportunities
Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE) is excited to announce the GameExpo Summit, powered by Pocket Gamer Connects (PG), a premier platform that aims to unite professionals from all sectors of the gaming and esports industry. Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Media Council, this two-day business conference will be held as part of the annual Dubai Esports and Games Festival 2023 (DEF).
Scheduled to take place on June 21 and 22 at Dubai Exhibition Centre, the GameExpo Summit is expected to host over 700 high-profile attendees, including industry thought leaders and government agencies. The two-day forum will feature more than 100 activities and talks by industry experts, covering a wide range of topics such as AI Advances, Web3 Wonders, Mapping the Metaverse, Global and MENA Trends, Esports Innovations, Publishing Power, The Developer Toolkit, Show me the Money, and more. Attendees will have the opportunity to gain valuable insights into the latest developments in the gaming industry through keynote speeches, panel discussions, fringe events, and networking sessions.
Ahmed Al Khaja, CEO of Dubai Festivals & Retail Establishment, expressed his enthusiasm, stating, "We are thrilled to elevate the gametech sector in the UAE, nurturing this growing community and driving investment by bringing together global games professionals to Dubai. The GameExpo Summit is the region's premium games industry and B2B knowledge platform, attracting professionals from around the world and providing an excellent opportunity for businesses to connect with potential partners from different regions. We are committed to strengthening Dubai’s leadership in gaming and esports, and the industry Summit will act as a regional hub for the sector."
Chris James, CEO of Steel Media, the parent company of the PG Connects B2B events series powering the GameExpo Summit, added, "The Middle East is the most dynamic and fastest growing frontier of the games market right now. Add in the fact that Dubai is a great hub for the region, a hot-bed of technological innovation, and an incredible place to visit in its own right, and the concept of having a games event here is obvious! At Steel Media, we feel there's an opportunity to grow a meaningful games event in the city, starting this year - which is why we're bringing the best elements of the market-leading PG Connects conference series into the Dubai GameExpo Summit."
Registered attendees will have complimentary access to various concepts, including the popular meeting and messaging platform, MeetToMatch, a productive pocketbook for maximizing engagement and interactions with other attendees, and networking sessions like The Investor Connector, which will help participants connect with investors from around the globe. Another curated networking opportunity, Publisher SpeedMatch, will enable developers to connect with publishers through a series of speed-meetings.
The MENA market represents a growing gaming consumer base and a rapidly evolving industry, making the GameExpo Summit an ideal platform to encourage the next generation of games businesses in the region and drive investment in this thriving ecosystem. With the participation of both local and global talent, the summit aims to stimulate long-term business opportunities.
In conjunction with the GameExpo Summit, DEF will be returning for its second edition. DEF 2023 will create a unique platform that brings together global gamers, investors, entrepreneurs, and international players through engaging activities that prioritize entertainment. The festival's hero consumer event, GameExpo, will feature a diverse range of entertainment and lifestyle brands catering to families and children, ensuring an inclusive experience for all attendees.
