We’re quickly approaching the Dubai GameExpo Summit 2025 powered by PG Connects, 7-8 May, where over 1,500 attendees will connect with the industry, meet leading regional representatives, and get latest insights into what’s happening in the MENA games market.
With an 8-track conference schedule on offer, we’ve compiled a handy summary of the talks, roundtables and panels featuring web3 and future technologies in games.
Wednesday
AI, web3, XR – What innovations in technology are going to transform the games industry?
Roundtable featuring:
- Vincent Ghossoub, Nifty Craft
- Hadeel Balasmeh, Manzel Technologies
- Dmitry Kachmar, Playgama
Wednesday, May 7, 11:00 – 12:00
A year of growth: Dubai’s rise in gaming & web3
Talk featuring Belal Jassoma, Director of ecosystems, DMCC
Wednesday May 7, 14:05 – 14:25
Thursday
Unlocking the future – The AI advancements shaping the next era of gaming
- Roundtable featuring:
- Noor Ul Ain Fatima, Bleeding Edge Studio
- Vincent Ghossoub, Nifty Craft
- Asad Ehmed, Epiphany
- Hadeel Balasmeh, Manzel Technologies
- Miguel Oliveira, Druids Inc.
Thursday, May 8, 11:00 – 12:00
The benefits of web3 in games starts with eports
Talk featuring Erinrose Sullivan, Ouroboro
Thursday, May 8, 16:50 – 17:10
Esports meets blockchain – Growth & Monetisation
- Panel featuring:
- Melanie Dow, Blockchain Game Alliance
- Omar Ghanam, Gam3s.GG
- Aigerim Omarbekova, Ziliqa
- Domenik Maier, iBLOXX Studios
- Michael Harding, Foundation Venture
Thursday, May 8, 17:10 – 17:50
Make sure you don’t miss out on any additional conference content, including the Investment Summit for all funding-related topics, and the second edition of the MENA Games Industry Awards ceremony.
Discover the full schedule here, and get your tickets here.