GConferenceGridThe Conference Catalogue · Vol. 2026Folio № 9E13B9
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Global Games Show 2026

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lobal Games Show is a leading gaming event connecting developers, publishers, investors, and industry leaders worldwide. It features expert sessions, a global gaming expo, and high-value networking to help businesses grow and expand in the global gaming market. Attendees can expect insights on technologies, trends, and strategies shaping the future of gamin…

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84Voices
104Underwriters
28Exhibitors
76On the bill · sessions
192Companies · in total
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The Voices

Programmed at Global, in alphabetical order.
Abeer Alhumaimeedy
Associate Professor at King Saud University, Director of Web3 and Blockchain Lab · King Saud University / Advanced Era
Alona Shevtsova
Chief Executive Officer · Sends
Ammar Alrefaei
Dean, Director of Sports Management Programs · King AbdulAziz University
Anna Rozwandowicz
Founder & CEO · The Story Mob
Ashesh Shah
Chief Commercial Officer · VERO Labs, Inc. and Board Member at Bit Reactor
Ayman Alhabib
CRO · D360 Bank
Basma Nourani
Chairman · PBN Investments
Baz Nijjar
Vice President of Education Technology and Digital Innovation · GEMS Education
Benjamin Charbit
Co-Founder & CEO · Darewise Entertainment
Billal Yamak
Chairman and Co Founder · Web3 Alliance of Saudi Arabia (WASA)
Brittany Kaiser
CEO · AlphaTON Capital
Cathy Hackl
Tech & Gaming Executive and CEO · Future Dynamics
Charity Joy
CEO · Mirai
Daniel Reis-Faria
CEO/Founder · ZeroStack (FLGC) / Erebor Capital
Daniel Wang
Co-Founder and CEO · Aethir
David Lolaev
Founder · Sal'Ad Labs
David Palmer
Co-founder, CPO · Vodafone’s Digital Asset Broker (DAB) Platform
Denise K. Záles
Managing Partner · The London Fund
Dirk Lueth
Ph.D, Co-Founder & Co-CEO · Uplandme, Inc
Dr. Ahad
CCO · Al Othaim Entertainment
Dr Dariia Vasylieva
Founder & Chief Executive Officer · RaiseTalks/GETVISION
Dr. Faisal Khan
Director of IT · AlNassr Club Company

— and 62 more, by name unsung —

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Underwritten By

The houses behind the program. Tiers as disclosed.
Abhilekh-Verma-ConsultancyCommunity Partner
Abu Dhabi Convention & Exhibition BureauDestination Partner
Ahead XRDiamond Sponsor
Alibaba Cloud
allconfsbotAffiliate Partner
alt coinerAffiliate Partner
Arabian BusinessStrategic Media Partner
BigdataanalyticsnewsIndustry Media Partner
bigdatanalayticsIndustry Media Partner
BitcoinIndustry Media Partner
bitcoininsiderIndustry Media Partner
Bitcoin InsiderIndustry Media Partner
BitcoinistIndustry Media Partner
bitcoin tvIndustry Media Partner
bitcoin worldIndustry Media Partner
Bitcoin WorldIndustry Media Partner
blockchain magazineIndustry Media Partner
Blockchain MagazineIndustry Media Partner
Blockchainmedia.idIndustry Media Partner
Blockchain ReporterIndustry Media Partner
blockopediaIndustry Media Partner
blockzaIndustry Media Partner
blockzeitIndustry Media Partner
businesstodayStrategic Media Partner
CFCommunity Partner
Circle pf games
Cobox
coin britIndustry Media Partner
CoincheckupIndustry Media Partner
CoincodexIndustry Media Partner
coin-editionIndustry Media Partner
CoinEditionIndustry Media Partner
coinfeaIndustry Media Partner
Coin JournalIndustry Media Partner
Coin-JournalIndustry Media Partner
CoinpediaIndustry Media Partner
coinroopIndustry Media Partner
CoinroopIndustry Media Partner
coins captureIndustry Media Partner
CoinscaptureCommunity Partner
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The Programme

Selected from 76 sessions on the bill.
  • 10.00

    Kickoff Address: AUGMENTED REALITY

    Discover how Augmented Reality is changing the way we play, compete, and interact with games

  • 10:00

    SAUDI ARABIA VISION 2030

    A look into Saudi Arabia’s esports revolution from local talent to global opportunities

  • 10:15

    OPENING KEYNOTE: Gaming Beyond Screens: The Next Era of Immersive Play

    Discover how AR, VR, and mixed reality are redefining player experiences and shaping the future of interactive entertainment.

  • 10:15

    OPENING KEYNOTE: The Kingdom Transforming Global Esports

    An exploration of how Saudi Arabia is leveraging technology, digital infrastructure, and investment to build a world-leading Esports ecosystem.

  • 10:35

    PANEL: The Future of Digital Play: Where Gaming Meets Innovation

    Discover how cloud gaming, AR/VR and AI are redefining how we play, connect and compete. Uncover new opportunities at the intersection of gaming, entertainment and social experienc…

  • 10:35

    PANEL: The Future of Global Tournaments: From Grassroots to International Leagues

    Examine how grassroots initiatives are evolving into major international esports leagues. Explore strategies for scaling tournaments, engaging global audiences, and attracting inve…

  • 11.00

    Kickoff Address: AUGMENTED REALITY

    Discover how Augmented Reality is changing the way we play, compete, and interact with games

  • 11:00

    Kickoff Address: SAUDI ARABIA VISION 2030

    A look into Saudi Arabia’s esports revolution from local talent to global opportunities

  • 11.05

    OPENING KEYNOTE: Gaming Beyond Screens: The Next Era of Immersive Play

Intermission
Part the Second · For the Buyer

What does it mean when 192 companies show up — and 6 bet on three roles at once?

“192 companies. six are betting more than once.”

The numbers below are derived from the speakers, sponsors, and exhibitors on this page — cross-referenced into one ledger. They are the only thing here that 10times.com cannot tell you.

№ 01Fig. 01 — Composition of the House
6All threespeak · spons · exh
81Sponsoringsponsor only
23Exhibitingexhibitor only
82Speakingspeaker only

The Triple-Threat

Alibaba Cloud·Big Data Analytics News·Cobox·GamePost·Times of Games·Racecraft

№ 02Fig. 02 — The Voices, by Seniority

90% of the speakers carry senior titles — C-suite, Founder, VP, or Director-level.

  • C-suite4554%
  • Founder / Owner1923%
  • VP-level22%
  • Director / Head of1012%
  • Manager / Lead11%
  • Other roles78%

Of 84 on the bill · classified by free-text title

№ 03Fig. 03 — The Heaviest in the Room
  1. 01Alibaba CloudSpEx
  2. 02Big Data Analytics NewsSp·IEx
  3. 03CoboxSpEx
  4. 04GamePostSp·IEx
  5. 05Times of GamesSpEx
  6. 06RacecraftSp1V
  7. 07Abhilekh-Verma-ConsultancySp·C
  8. 08Abu Dhabi Convention & Exhibition BureauSp·D
  9. 09Ahead XRSp·D
  10. 10AllConfsBotSp·A
  11. 11alt coinerSp·A
  12. 12Arabian BusinessSp·S
  13. 13bigdatanalayticsSp·I
  14. 14BitcoinSp·I
№ 04Fig. 04 — By Tier
community partner7
7% of 104
destination partner1
1% of 104
strategic media partner3
3% of 104
affiliate partner3
3% of 104
exhibitor2
2% of 104
diamond sponsor1
1% of 104
industry media partner74
71% of 104
unspecified13
13% of 104
№ 05Fig. 05 — The Missing · who's at peer events but not here

These companies sponsored two or more peer events recently, but aren't on this program. For an organizer, that's a list of warm prospects.

№ 06Fig. 06 — Adjacent Convocations · by shared underwriters

In the same series

Prior and forthcoming editions

Sister convocations

Same brand, other regions