Dubai GameExpo Summit 2025 powering global investment, fueling games innovation

The Dubai GamesExpo Summit 2025 powered by PG Connects is poised to reinforce Dubai’s status as the leading investment hub for the global games industry, bringing together investors, innovators, and industry leaders in a transformative event designed to showcase the city’s unmatched potential.

The MENA region has the fastest-growing games sector by revenue in the world, according to Newzoo. From 2023 to 2024, the region grew 4.6% to $7.1 billion, and in its 2024 forecasts, Newzoo said MENA will also outpace all other regions for new player growth too, rising by 8.2% Y/Y to 559m players.

Dubai is a fantastic access point to the whole region, and the GamesExpo Summit has already established itself as a key event for games industry investors, with 2024 attracting prominent names like Savvy, MENA’s largest games investor. 

Building on this momentum, the 2025 summit will bring back the Connector SpeedMatch activity, a curated networking event designed to facilitate direct connections between startups and potential backers. In addition, a range of initiatives tailored to the gaming ecosystem's evolving needs will be launched to foreground the conversation around international investment in games.

What to expect in 2025

The Investment Summit, a new addition to the main stage, will feature panels and talks on investing in the games industry. Experts will discuss topics such as the benefits of investing in Dubai, opportunities in emerging markets, and global trends shaping the sector.

To attract high-growth companies and future-focused investors to the Dubai GameExpo Summit, the conference will also offer specialised content on emerging technologies like web3, artificial intelligence (AI), and other groundbreaking innovations.

To support this, you’ll find an Investment Guide to the Middle East on PocketGamer.biz, a resource highlighting MENA’s growing games market with investment reports, regulatory advice, and practical insights on setting up operations in the region, alongside increased MENA business news coverage on the website throughout the year. 

Doing business with the world

Expanding its global outreach, the event will engage with key partners in Asia and the West, inviting international investors to explore MENA’s thriving market. You can expect country pavilions in the main expo space and expert speakers from across the globe. 

With these enhancements, the Dubai GamesExpo Summit aims to go beyond a networking event and become a platform for regional and global stakeholders to connect and capitalise on the games industry's growth.

Register your interest now to be the first to know when discounted tickets become available or apply to join us as a speaker. Explore the future of the industry and discover exciting investment opportunities in the MENA region.