Dubai World Game Expo

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1 Dubai World Game Expo October, 2014 Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre Middle East Interactive Entertainment Market Middle East Interactive Entertainment Market Organised by In Conjunction with Strategic Partner Official Supporters

2 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. IMAGINE CONNECT DEVELOP THE FUTURE 2

3 Connecting Local and Regional Developers and Publishers with the Global Interactive Community Meet Game and App Developers from the Entire MENA Region EXHIBITING allows you to gain unparalleled exposure by giving you the opportunity to meet with interactive entertainment professionals 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 Agencies & Brands NUMBER OF EXHIBITORS Exhibitors 55 Countries National Pavillions Malaysia & Japan BUSINESS CATEGORY 17% Game Publisher 6% Investor 5% SNS Platform Provider 3% Retailer 18% Game & App Developer 11% Multimedia 10% Telecommunication 7% Online Game Related Service Provide 3% Motion Picture Animation 3% Game Distributor 4% Educational Software 2% Middleware Development Tool 4% Government Organization 7% Research 3

4 Dubai World Game Expo Community Rapid Game and App Development Growth & Strong Consumer Market 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 and add a l l available payment methods for users. Exhibitors will also be offering mobile monetization solutions, focused on mobile 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 and interactive media in a captive environment where you can 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. JOB FUNCTION PLATFORMS & GENRE 40% Business / Management 8% Production 5% Visual Arts 9% Publishing 10% Programming / Engineering 9% Student 13% Game Design 5% Press / Media 1% Audio 7% Consoles (Xbox, Wii, Playstation) 18% Browser - based Online Games (Flash, etc.) 17% Tablet (ipad, Android pads, etc.) 12% PC Downloadable Online Games (MMOs) 19% Smartphone (iphone, Android, etc.) 9% PC Independent Games (Stream, self-published) 8% Mobile Phone (Java, BREW) 10% Social Network Games (Facebook, MySpace, etc.) 4

5 New Interactive Content, New Deals DWGE has always been so important for us, great platform for all gaming companies, and amazing experience it s a must attend event Yanal M. Abdel Rahim - Gate2Play 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 5

6 Middle East Game Developers Summit Spotlight on 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 2013 SPEAKER HIGHLIGHTS 6

7 DWGE 2014 is held in conjunction with: Dubai International Brand Licensing Fair: 7th Dubai International Brand 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. 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. Right People, Right Place, Right Time For further information on exhibiting and sponsoring please contact: Wissam Ezzeddine Project Manager Tel: Ext: 135 Mob: wissam.ezzeddine@index.ae 7

8 For further information, please contact: INDEX Conferences & Exhibitions Organisation Est. P.O. Box: Ibn Sina Bldg. #27, Block B Office 203 Dubai Healthcare City Dubai United Arab Emirates Tel.: Fax: info@gameexpo.ae