2 DAYS CONFERENCE | 30+ SPEAKERS | LAUNCH AND AFTERPAR

2ND ANNUAL MENA GAMING & E-SPORTS SUMMIT 2023

ADDRESS DUBAI MARINA

30th – 31st May 2023

REGION'S BIGGEST B2B GAMING & ESPORTS SUMMIT 2023

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event overview

Esports is a rapidly growing global phenomenon, with prize money reaching up to $30 million per year. The Middle East has a large and rapidly growing gaming demographic of over 377 million, thanks to high internet and smartphone penetration rates, a young population, and a strong affinity for digital technologies and gaming. This exponential growth rate of 25% year-on-year makes the MENA region the fastest-growing gaming demographic in the world.

The gaming industry as a whole is experiencing significant growth and is expected to become one of the most lucrative industries globally. The industry’s total revenues are predicted to surpass those of worldwide box offices, music streaming and album sales, and major sports leagues combined. This demonstrates the scale and impact of the gaming industry and the opportunities it presents for businesses in the region.

Mobile gaming is the fastest-growing segment of the gaming industry, with a projected CAGR of 11.3% by 2025. In-game advertising is becoming an increasingly important revenue stream for the gaming industry, with a projected global market size of $10.7 billion by 2027. This presents an excellent opportunity for businesses to reach a captive audience and generate revenue through this rapidly growing sector.

By 2026, the number of gamers in the MENA region is predicted to increase by 30.6 million, with the game’s revenue reaching $2.8 billion U.S. dollars. This underscores the tremendous potential for growth and investment in the region, making it vital for businesses to stay up-to-date with the latest trends and developments.

Join us at our gaming B2B summit to unlock the newest gaming industry trends and innovations, and discover how we can leverage this booming market to drive growth and success for our businesses.

Event speakers

Chief Executive Officer

Cakebyte

Murshid C

Chief Executive Officer

Khosouf Studio

Ahmad Al-Natsheh

Founder and CEO

Sawa Group

Jing Wang

CEO & Founder

YallaPlay Games

Kareem Seddik

Chief Executive Officer

Sandsoft Games

David Fernandez

Co-Founder, Product and Data Director

Ninetys Station Lab

Rohit Singh

Co-founder & CEO

Artisan Studios, Inc

Mario Rizzo

Founder and Lead Unity Developer

Classy Games Studios

Jamie McClenaghan

WHY ATTEND

GAIN KNOWLEDGE AND INSIGHTS FROM TOP INDUSTRY LEADERS AND EXPERTS

DISCUSS SIGNIFICANT PARTNERSHIPS AND COLLABORATIONS

NETWORK WITH INDUSTRY PEERS AND PRE-QUALIFIED INVESTORS

DEEP DIVE INTO INSIGHTS ON GAMING INDUSTRY

BUILD BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPS AND ECOSYSTEM COLLABORATION

CONNECT WITH THE MENA REGION GAMING INDUSTRY

LISTEN TO PUBLISHERS, GAMING FIRMS AND EMERGING GAMERS IN THE REGION

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Testimonials

The summit allowed me to meet people from different field in the industry which gave me a great experince and deepest game and esport insight

Bahaa Hamzeh Data Analyst - Niko Partners

The region needs more forums of this kind to help accelerate the growth of the ecosystem

Arif Aabed Mobile Apps & Gaming Manager - MBC Group

It was so nice to meet others and I would love to see more summits like this.

Deena Stevens Filmmaker - Deenapie

It was a great and successful event I would like to see more of this

Jamie McClenaghan Founder & CEO - Classy Games Studios

A variety of speakers and topics, helps me have more of an understanding of gaming in the UAE

Chloe Lockiey Middletow Streamer - Chloelock

Great summit! In particular, I enjoyed listening to the inspiring panel discussions about women in gaming & Metaverse. Hope to attend again next time!

Marjaana Pasila Revenue Operations - Star Atlas

Thanks to give us the chance we are so happy

Abdulrahman Al Ali UAE Anime Store - CEO & Founder