12-13 Dec, 2024
Dubai
HOST WITH US!
Get involved and host a tournament, competition, testing hub, showcase/demo, experience zone and more at the Global Games Show!
Esports Tournaments
Host an Esports tournament (e.g. Fortnite, League of Legends, Valorant) where players and teams can compete live on stage! Matches can be streamed online and projected on large screens, with audience engagement in real time!
Partnership opportunities:
- If you’re a Game publisher, you can sponsor specific game tournaments.
- Tech companies can get involved to provide high-performance equipment (e.g., gaming PCs, headsets)
Great for….Game publishers (e.g. Riot Games, Epic Games), hardware brands (e.g. Alienware, Razer), streaming platforms (e.g.Twitch, YouTube Gaming).
Developer Showcase
Showcase your latest games and upcoming projects – let the crowd play and get involved in demos so you as a Developers can receive real-time feedback from fans and industry professionals!
Partnership opportunities:
Platform representatives (e.g. Steam, Epic Games Store) can sponsor showcase areas, while gaming media can partner to provide coverage!
Great for….Digital game stores (e.g. Steam), media outlets (e.g. IGN, Kotaku), and game development tool providers (e.g.Unity, Unreal Engine)
VR & AR Experience Zone
Create an interactive area where attendees can try out the latest virtual and augmented reality games and immersive experiences. You can provide VR headsets and motion sensors to enable full immersion, a total crowd-puller!
Partnership opportunities:
VR hardware companies can sponsor the zone and provide equipment, while studios developing VR/AR content can showcase their latest releases.
Great for…VR hardware brands (e.g.Oculus, HTC Vive), AR software providers (e.g.Niantic), VR game studios.
Cosplay Parade & Contest
Host a fun event on the show floor where fans dress as their favorite game characters, with a parade and a contest judged by notable figures in the cosplay community. Winners receive prizes and can pose with attendees!
Partnership opportunities:
Cosplay accessory brands, costume makers, and prop makers can sponsor with top media able to cover the event.
Great for… Cosplay and accessories brands (e.g. CosplaySky), costume makers, gaming media outlets.
Content Creator Meet & Greet
Secure a dedicated space where fans can meet popular streamers, YouTubers, and influencers for autographs, Q&As, and photo opportunities. Content creators can share insights and interact with fans.
Partnership opportunities:
Streaming platforms can sponsor the event, while gaming peripherals companies can provide branded items for content creators.
Great for…Streaming platforms (e.g.Twitch, YouTube), influencer marketing agencies, gaming accessory brands (e.g. HyperX, Corsair).
Tech Innovation Hub
Partnership opportunities:
Mental health apps, wellness brands, and professional organizations can sponsor and provide resources and sessions.
Great for…Mental health apps (e.g. Headspace, Calm), wellness brands, and gaming mental health organizations (e.g.Take This).
Game Jam Competition
A live game development contest where indie developers create games within a limited time frame (e.g. 24 hours). Teams work on-site, and the best games are presented to an audience and judge!
Partnership opportunities:
Game engines, dev tools, and cloud storage providers can sponsor by supplying software licenses, prizes, and branded workstations.
Great for…Game engine providers (e.g. Unity, Unreal), cloud providers (e.g. AWS, Microsoft Azure), gaming laptops and PC brands.
Rapid Connect
Host quick unstructured networking sessions for attendees to meet developers, publishers, and investors in short one-on-one sessions, facilitating connections and potential partnerships.
Partnership opportunities:
Networking apps and professional networks can sponsor, providing branded networking tools or exclusive networking areas.
Great for…Professional networks (e.g. LinkedIn), networking app providers, gaming recruitment firms.
Player Wellness and Mental Health Hub
Host a designated area focusing on player and developer mental health, with wellness workshops, mindfulness sessions, and panels on balancing gaming with mental health.
Partnership opportunities:
Mental health apps, wellness brands, and professional organizations can sponsor and provide resources and sessions.
Great for…Mental health apps (e.g. Headspace, Calm), wellness brands, and gaming mental health organizations (e.g.Take This).
