10-11 Dec, 2025
Abu Dhabi
GLOBAL GAMES SHOW Agenda
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08:30
Registration & Networking
THE NEXT FRONTIER OF GAMING TECH
09:00
HEADLINER
Shaping tomorrow’s digital economy: UAE’s vision for e-sports excellence
09:20
HEADLINER
The future of gaming engines: Unreal Engine 6 and beyond.
09:40
SPOTLIGHT
Beyond the tokens: How blockchain is shaping game development
09:50
FIRESIDE CHAT
How government initiatives and private investors shape the gaming sector.
10:30
SPOTLIGHT
AI-generated game design: Can machines replace human creativity?
10:50
PANEL DISCUSION
The future of e-sports in UAE
GAMING IN THE METAVERSE
11:35
SPOTLIGHT
The next frontier of AR glasses: Developing experiences for spectacles.
11:50
FIRESIDE CHAT
Investing in metaverse-ready gaming projects: Potential and challenges.
THE BILLION-DOLLAR BATTLEFIELD
12:35
PANEL DISCUSSION
The role of influencers in boosting gaming revenues.
13:00
Networking Luncheon
14:00
FIRESIDE CHAT
What can startups learn from the most funded gaming projects?
14:30
KEYNOTE
How AI and analytics are revolutionizing esports strategies
14:45
KEYNOTE
Machine learning in gaming: Equipping designers for Industry leadership
BLOCKCHAIN & GAMING ECONOMY
15:00
KEYNOTE
How smart contracts are transforming in-game transactions.
15:15
KEYNOTE
Play-to-own: Revolutionizing ownership in virtual economies.
15:30
FIRESIDE CHAT
Why investors are bullish on blockchain-based gaming projects
16:00
KEYNOTE
Unlocking the future of virtual real estate and land in blockchain games
16:15
PANEL DISCUSSION
Staking and earning in the gaming economy
17:00
End of Day 1
08:30
Registration & Networking
GAME ECONOMICS
09:00
HEADLINER
Powering the future of video games and interactive entertainment
09:20
FIRESIDE CHAT
Gamers as investors: The economics of crowdfunded games
09:45
SPOTLIGHT
Tips, tricks, and tools to build the ultimate mobile gaming experiences
10:05
SPOTLIGHT
Empowering community: Building player connections beyond app stores
10:25
PANEL DISCUSSION
How collaborations between developers and investors create value
CTRL + SECURE
11:00
KEYNOTE
Powering the future: How cloud technology is transforming gaming experiences
11:20
FIRESIDE CHAT
Tackling phishing scams targeting gamers
11:45
FIRESIDE CHAT
The blockchain advantage: Safeguarding digital assets in the gaming ecosystem
12:10
KEYNOTE
Ethical hacking in gaming: Securing platforms from vulnerabilities
12:30
PANEL DISCUSSION
Building trust in gamefi: Security, compliance, and payment innovations
13:00
Networking Luncheon
THE AI REVOLUTION IN GAMING
14:00
PANEL DISCUSSION
AI and the future of game production: Navigating emerging trends and technologies
14:30
KEYNOTE
From garage to greatness: Inspirational indie game journeys
14:45
KEYNOTE
Navigating the ethical frontier of AI in gaming and entertainment
15:00
FIRESIDE CHAT
From data to action: Leveraging AI for seamless player journeys in LiveOps
THE PSYCHOLOGY OF GAMING
15:25
KEYNOTE
The psychology of pricing: How game developers optimize profits
15:40
KEYNOTE
Neural Interfaces in gaming: Transforming Interaction and Immersion
15:55
PANEL DISCUSSION
Boosting the influence of gamers on platforms like Twitch and YouTube
THE UNTAPPED MARKET
16:25
FIRESIDE CHAT
Discovering untapped markets in the e-sports ecosystem
16:50
KEYNOTE
Opportunities to unlock new audiences through web gaming
17:00
Global Games Show Awards
LUNCH BREAK
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