GLOBAL GAMES SHOW Agenda

Prepare for the ultimate gaming experience at the Global Games Show on December 12-13, 2024! Join top gaming leaders, visionary developers, and industry pioneers as they unveil the latest advancements and trends.



Discover breakthrough gaming tech, immerse yourself in new trends, and get an exclusive look at the future of gaming and esports.

8:30

REGISTRATION & networking

INTRO

10:00

Headliner

The hybrid world of gaming, Esports and traditional sports

10:20

headliner

From console to podium: Esports’ journey to the olympic stage

10:30

fireside chat

Why the future of competitive gaming lies in Web3 esports

11:15

fireside chat

Empowering Creators – A look at what’s next from Xbox

11:45

KEYNOTE

How to shape the future of the gameverse with innovative AI spaces

11:55

spotlight

New game releases in the MENA region
Assad Dar, Co-founder and Chief Visionary Officer, Medieval Empires

12:10

panel discussion

The rise of Esports in the Middle East

FUTURE OF GAMING

12:55

keynote

How cross-chain gaming is shaping the future of the metaverse

13:10

panel discussion

Play, earn, repeat: The future of digital hustles

13:25

keynote

Cryptocurrency’s transformation of Web3 gaming

13:40

panel discussion

How Web3 is automating trust and transparency in online games

14:25

FIRESIDE CHAT

Staying ahead in the evolving Web 3 gaming landscape

14:45

KEYNOTE

Future interfaces: From brain-computer interfaces to haptics

15:00

KEYNOTE

DeFi driving the win in Web 3 gaming

15:15

FIRESIDE CHAT

How to building immersive Web3 worlds from scratch

15:45

KEYNOTE

The future of cloud-based game development

16:00

Keynote

How Web3 devs are crowdsourcing the future of gaming

8:30

REGISTRATION & networking

GAME PUBLISHING & BUSINESS STRATEGY

10:00

Headliner

Unleashing creativity: Building artist-friendly pipeline tools & workflows

10:20

headliner

The publishers portal: Rediscovering a classic path for audience expansion & monetization

10:30

keynote

Global payments trends

VIRTUAL ECONOMIES

10:45

fireside chat

The role of NFTs in building virtual economies for Web 3 games

11:30

FIRESIDE CHAT

Decentralized gaming realms where players control their destiny

12:00

KEYNOTE

Understanding the dynamics of in-game currencies and marketplaces

12:15

panel discussion

The role of blockchain in securing in-game assets

13:00

keynote

Beg, bribe or blackmail: Building a professional relationship with streamers

SECURITY IN WEB3 GAMING

13:15

panel discussion

7 privacy and security solutions for Web 3 gaming

13:30

keynote

Cybersecurity in gaming: Protecting players and data

PLAYER EXPERIENCE & ENGAGEMENT

13:45

KEYNOTE

The role of data analytics in personalizing player experiences

14:00

PANEL DISCUSSION

How game mechanics are driving player engagement in betting platforms

14:45

FIRESIDE CHAT

The art of game design: Crafting immersive worlds

15:00

KEYNOTE

Exploring the new age of asset ownership in gaming

15:15

KEYNOTE

Highs & Lows: Designing an emotional journey

GAMING DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT & PRODUCTION

15:30

KEYNOTE

The role of AI in game development

15:45

PANEL DISCUSSION

Gaming IPs: The business of licensing, franchises, and transmedia expansion

16:15

KEYNOTE

The Evolution of gaming hardware: What’s next?

16:30

FIRESIDE CHAT

Regulation and governance in esports: Ensuring fair play

17:00

Awards ceremony