The Global Games Show is set to make a groundbreaking debut on December 12 and 13, 2024. It will be organised by VAP Group, a leader in Web3 and AI consulting, and will be held at the Grand Hyatt Exhibition Centre in Dubai. This inaugural gaming even promises to offer a revolutionary experience for gamers, developers, publishers, and tech enthusiasts.
Running in parallel with the Global Blockchain Show and the Global AI Show, the Global Games Show will explore gaming, blockchain, game development, player ownership, and artificial intelligence. It also aims to redefine the gaming ecosystem through the latest technological innovations and offer a glimpse into the future of esports. Gaming, and Web3.
“Gaming is no longer just entertainment; it’s an ever-evolving ecosystem where technology, creativity, and community intersect,” said Vishal Parmar, Founder and CEO of VAP Group. “The Global Games Show is the perfect platform to explore this intersection and shape the future of this dynamic industry together.”
The event will feature several industry pioneers. Here’s the list of notable speakers.
- Yat Siu – Co-Founder and Chairman, Animoca Brands.
- Johnson Yeh – Founder, Ambrus Studio/ Former CEO of China, Japan, and Southeast Asia, Riot Games
- Dirk Lueth – Ph.D., Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Uplandme, Inc. Chairman Open Metaverse Alliance for Web3
- Paul Dawalibi – CEO, Holodeck Ventures
- Ilman Shazhaev – Founder, Farcana
- Grace Sabandar – Co-Founder, Indonesia Blockchain & Metaverse Center
- Jonathan Bouzanquet – Founder, Playa3ull Games
- James Hartt – Director Gaming and Digital Development, The Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi Assad Dar, Co-founder and Chief Visionary Officer, Medieval Empires
- Assad Dar – Co-founder and Chief Visionary Officer, Medieval Empires
- Tom Cichocki – Founder & CEO, Revived Overworld
- Ida Mok – Chief Legal Officer, W3GG
- Kevin Soltani – CEO, GIMA Group
- Jawad Ashra – CEO, Vanar
- Burak Çevik – CEO & Co – Founder, Gameness
- Nicolas Hulsmans – Co-Founder & Director, Dexerto
- Ahmed Fouad – CEO, Rumbling Games Studio | Gaming Expert & Consultant
- Manel Sort – CEO & Co-founder, Games For A Living (GFAL)
- Omar Ghanem – Co-Founder & CEO, GAM3S.GG
- Billal Yamak – Head of Growth KSA, The Sandbox
- Al-Amin AlBakry – Co-Founder & Chief Business and Strategy Officer, Surfermonkey.io
Attendees have a chance to experience diverse range of panels and discussions covering topics such as AI’s role in revolutionizing the gaming experience, Web3 gaming security and player engagement, Virtual economies and game design, and Publishing and production strategies.
Beyond discussions and insights, the Global Games Show will offer hands-on experiences, including thrilling tournaments, interactive demos, and immersive exhibits. The gaming event is for both casual gamers and industry veterans who are passionate about gaming.
