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An exclusive KSA edition with global and regional gaming experts predicting industry trends

Digital Games Conference Middle East and Africa (DGCMEA) announced the line-up of speakers for DGC Live, KSA Edition, which will be held virtually on December 15-17, 2020.
The three-day virtual event is brought to you by NEOM under its ambition to become the regional epicentre of the gaming industry as part of the region’s first true media industries hub.
Confirmed speakers include:
The leading B2B games conference in the region brings together global experts and professionals to exchange knowledge, best practices, business and career opportunities in the gaming industry. DGC MEA is the knowledge and business gateway for the MENA games industry and ecosystem. Exclusive insights, engaging content, latest reactions from gaming influencers and opportunities to network with industry professionals – including developers, publishers, investors, and opinion leaders – from around the world at DGC Live, KSA Edition.
The three-day agenda includes:
Day One – 15th Dec: A look ahead at 2021: Industry trends and product launches.
Day Two – 16th Dec: The Explosion of Mobile Gaming: A spotlight on the rise of mobile gaming, as global and regional professionals dissect the opportunities available for emerging talent in the region.
Day Three – 17th Dec: Careers in Gaming: An opportunity for young professionals in the region to gain and share the latest information on the science, art, mechanics and business of making and promoting games in the GCC.
You also have a chance to win PlayStation 5 if you purchase a networking ticket before Monday, December 14th. Click here to book your ticket .
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