27 - 28
October, 2014
Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre
Dubai World Game Expo
Middle East Interactive Entertainment Market
Middle East Interactive Entertainment
Market
Organised by In Conjunction with Strategic Partner
www.gameexpo.ae
7
th
Dubai World Game Expo - DWGE
is the largest event for video games and digital entertainment
industry in the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region.
DWGE is the leading platform for meeting with game and app developers, distributors, service providers, platform providers, localizations providers, payment providers, multimedia, telecom operators, investors, government officials, and retailers in MENA region.
DWGE is devoted to introduce a wide variety of interactive entertainment including video games, online games, smartphone and tablet games, edutainment & infotainmenmt software, game related hardware, and next generation platforms.
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IMAGINE
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CONNECT
EXHIBITING allows you to gain unparalleled exposure by giving you the opportunity to meet with interactive entertainment professionals from the entire MENA region.
Meet Game and App Developers
from the
Entire MENA Region
• Game and App Developer
• Game Publishers • Multimedia • Game Distributors • Research • Interactive Hardware • Retailers • Telecom Operators
• Online Game Related Service Provider
• Investors
• Motion Pictures Animation
• Educational Software
• Government Organization
• Middleware Development Tool
• SNS Platform Provider BUSINESS CATEGORY 120 Exhibitors 55 Countries National Pavillions Malaysia & Japan NUMBER OF EXHIBITORS - 2013
Game Publisher Investor
SNS Platform Provider Retailer
Game & App Developer Multimedia
Telecommunication Online Game Related
Service Provide
Motion Picture Animation Game Distributor
Educational Software Middleware Development
11% 10% 6% 3% 3% 17% 18%5% 7% 3% 4% 2%
Connecting Local and Regional Developers and Publishers with
the Global Interactive Community
Dubai World Game Expo Community
Game and App Developers
Local and international developers and decision makers will gather and share knowledge and experience and discover the regional market opportunities.
Payment Solution and Monetization
For any online merchant and service provider, the online payment is very important, and in order to maximize the sales they have to integrate a n d a d d a l l available payment methods for users. Exhibitors will also be offering mobile monetization s o l u t i o n s , f o c u s e d o n m o b i l e marketing, mobile entertainment, and mobile money.
Advertising and Brands
Build partnerships with advertisers, media, studios and producers to develop branded content and product integrated opportunities.
Next-generation multi-device entertainment
Provides innovations i n digital entertainment a n d interactive media in a captive environment w h e r e y o u c a n discuss business opportunities of the new digital future.
Publisher and Platform Providers
Acquiring and publishing opportunities for the latest digital content across multiple platforms including tablets, smartphone, mobile, PC, SNS, and consoles.
Secure Funding and Launch New Projects
Discover new partners and investors and enhance the projects with innovative financial models.
Rapid Game and App Development Growth & Strong Consumer
Market
JOB FUNCTION Business / Management Production Visual Arts Publishing Programming / Engineering Student Game Design Press / Media 40% 5% 8% 9% 5% 10% 13% 9%PLATFORMS & GENRE
Consoles (Xbox, Wii, Playstation)
Browser - based Online Games (Flash, etc.)
Tablet (iPad, Android pads, etc.)
PC Downloadable Online Games (MMOs)
Smartphone (iPhone, Android, etc.)
PC Independent Games (Stream, self-published)
Mobile Phone (Java, BREW) 7% 17% 18% 9% 19% 8% 12%
New Interactive Content, New Deals
Rapid Game and App Development Growth & Strong Consumer
Market
SELECTED PARTICIPANTS AT DWGE 2013
Microsoft, Game Insight, GameCooks, Qualcomm, Intigral, Playhaven, twofour54, Red Stallion, Local Aliens, Apple, PaybyME, Ubisoft Abu Dhabi, EA, Sony Online Entertainment, Konami Digital Entertainment, Nexon, CashU, DATCROFT, Gate2Play, OneCard, Tahadi Games, PayPal, TIMWE, Travian Games, YallaPlay, DAO Games, Yahoo Middle East, Etisalat, Du, STC, Qtel, Zain, Mobily, Ooredoo, BIGPOINT, Wargaming.net
PAST SPONSORS:
2013 PARTICIPATING COUNTRIES
DWGE has always been so important for us, great platform for all gaming companies, and amazing experience…it’s a must attend event
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Middle East Game Developers Summit
• Game Developer Session sponsored by Internet Explorer • Game Platform Session
• Latest SDK Tool for Mobile Game Developers Session • How to Scale Your Free to Play Mobile Gaming Business • Free to Play & Business Model Session
• Monetization, Localization, Payment & Marketing for the Middle East’s Market • What twofour54 Abu Dhabi is Offering the Region’s Gaming Community Session • Digital Idea Pitching Session
• Smartphone & Tablet Games & App Session
Spotlight on Summit
MYCONTENT:
5th MYCONTENT is the leading entertainment content marketplace in the Middle East & North Africa region for TV, film, animation, mobile content, media, social media, apps, IPTV, and digital media.
Dubai International
Brand Licensing Fair:
7 t h D u b a i I n t e r n a t i o n a l B r a n d Licensing Fair is the Middle East’s only brand licensing marketplace featuring a vast collection of properties and brands. It is the perfect meeting place to build partnerships, get preview of the newest licensing and merchandising programs and sign licensing deals.
DWGE 2014 is held in conjunction with:
Middle East Game Developers Summit
Right People , Right Place , Right Time
For further information on exhibiting and sponsoring please contact:
Wissam Ezzeddine
Project Manager
Tel: +971 4 362 4717 - Ext: 135
Mob: +971 50 587 7422
For further information, please contact:
INDEX
®Conferences & Exhibitions Organisation Est.
P.O. Box: 13636 | Ibn Sina Bldg. #27, Block B | Office 203 Dubai Healthcare City | Dubai | United Arab Emirates
