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DUBAI ESPORTS & GAMES
FESTIVAL 2023 IS BACK!

JUNE 21-25, DUBAI EXHIBITION CENTRE, EXPO CITY DUBAI

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DUBAI ESPORTS FESTIVAL 2023
DUBAI ESPORTS FESTIVAL 2023

ABOUT DUBAI
ESPORTS & GAMES
FESTIVAL 2023

The City of the Future hosts the second edition of the gaming & esports festival and invites the global gaming community to experience five days of action-packed events and activities.

With the GameExpo Summit powered by PG Connects, exciting regional and school tournaments, new game launches, the GameExpo and its different zones offering a huge variety of gaming adventures and the all-new Play Beyond influencer tournament, DEF 2023 is a wildly entertaining experience of a lifetime!

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DUBAI ESPORTS FESTIVAL 2023
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM DEF 2023
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GAMEEXPO SUMMIT POWERED BY PG CONNECTS

JUNE 21-22

Spearheading innovation in the global games and esports industry, the GameExpo Summit powered by PG Connects is a B2B event for industry experts from around the world to unite and share ideas. Their discussions will cover everything from groundbreaking developments in AI, Web3, and the Metaverse to the latest techniques in development and monetisation.

Join investors, game developers and other industry leaders at the MENA region’s premium esports and gaming industry business gathering as they take a closer look at the region's unprecedented growth.

GAMEEXPO

JUNE 21-25

The flagship event, the GameExpo, returns for an explosive celebration of all things gaming. The event will bring players together to enjoy some of the hottest games in the world while showcasing the best talent from the region.

Feeling nostalgic? We’ve got the Retro Zone. Feeling competitive? Stop by the tournaments at GameExpo arena. Feeling curious? You should check out our Tabletop Zone. There's something for everyone.

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EDUCATION ENGAGEMENT

We invite students to join us for an exciting educational programme to explore how esports and gaming can nurture and raise awareness for future career paths for the next generation. Schools will be provided with career talks from industry professionals, influencer visits, a cosplay theme dress up day and educational workshops.

Primary and secondary students will have the opportunity to participate in the Microsoft Makecode Competition and the Minecraft Education Challenge with amazing prizes to be won! All pre-registered schools and universities are invited to attend the education days free of charge on June 21st and 22nd at Expo City.

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PLAY BEYOND

JUNE 24-25

A new addition to the festival. Bringing top gaming influencers together, Play Beyond is the first of its kind in the region. Locked in a heated battle of exhilarating challenges and games of multiple genres, these prominent gaming influencer teams will compete for the victor’s crown and the ultimate bragging rights.

Fans are in for a treat as they get to watch and learn from their favourite influencers live in action and enjoy meet-and-greet sessions.

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CONTACT US
General Enquiries
[email protected]
(+971) 600 55 5559
GameExpo Summit Speakers
Dave Bradley: [email protected]
Chris James: [email protected]
Sponsorship
Glen Elliott: [email protected]
Debra Greenwood: [email protected]
Schools
Vicki Matheson: [email protected]

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