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Global Games Show Riyadh 2026

Trade-orientedMid-size
📅 29 June 2026 – 30 June 📍 Crowne Plaza Riyadh RDC Hotel & Convention, Riyadh, SA ↗ 🏢 VAP Group

100

Exhibitors

10,000

Attendees

A B2B gaming festival and exhibition in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, connecting game developers, publishers, investors, and esports organizations to foster growth in the Middle East gaming market.

Exhibitor mix: Themed zones including Game Development Studios, Start-ups & Indie Developers, Esports Teams, Metaverse/Web3, and Tech/Hardware Innovators.

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Venue

Crowne Plaza Riyadh RDC Hotel & Convention

Hotel venue · 12,000 m² · 1 halls · ~2,500 people

A luxury hotel and convention center located in the Riyadh Digital City (RDC), featuring 326 rooms and over 12,000 sqm of event space, including a large ballroom and 12 meeting rooms, serving as a major venue for corporate events, conferences, and conventions.

📍 Riyadh Digital City, Building 18, 12382 Riyadh, SA

Operated by IHG Hotels & Resorts

4 events tracked at this venue → Venue website ↗

Organizer

VAP Group

Private · Dubai, United Arab Emirates · Founded 2013

An international consulting and media company specializing in marketing, PR, recruitment, and production of major technology events.

Runs 6 events → LinkedIn ↗

Why people attend

To discover new games, explore investment opportunities, establish publishing deals, and engage with the fast-growing Middle Eastern gaming market.

Exhibitor categories

Game Development StudiosStart-ups & Indie DevelopersEsports TeamsMetaverse & Web3 Gaming CompaniesTech & Hardware Innovators

Sample matches

Filtered to a Series-B SaaS ICP. Your filter will be different.

Sample Match A

example.com

91 — High
Enterprise SaaS200–500 employeesAmsterdam, NL

"Strong ICP match: Series B, EU expansion, VP Engineering and CTO attending."

Sample Match B

example.io

79 — Medium
Cloud platform50–200 employeesLondon, UK

"Mid-stage SaaS with active GTM motion; product-led growth signals align with ICP."

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████████████ 200–500 employees ████, ██

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Speakers

86 speakers at Global Games Show Riyadh

C

Charity Joy

CEO · Mirai

Bio

Charity Joy is the CEO of Mirai, a subsidiary of Scopely and part of the Savvy Games Group. She has led video game development teams since 2006, holding titles at The Walt Disney Company and Electronic Arts (EA).

video game developmentexecutive leadershipgames industry

Also speaking at Develop:Brighton

N

Nezar Al Turki

Chief Information Officer · Ministry of National Guard

Bio

Distinguished technology executive and former Brigadier General with over three decades of experience leading information systems, digital transformation, and mission-critical technology initiatives.

digital transformationcybersecurityenterprise technology

Also speaking at Global AI Show Riyadh

E

Elie Honain

Chief Executive Officer · NES

Bio

A key figure in building world-class esports infrastructure, instrumental in expanding competitive gaming ecosystems and elevating the standards of esports operations.

esports infrastructurecompetitive gamingesports operations
S

Steven Lidbury

Chief Creative Officer · Qsas- A PIF Company

Bio

Responsible for driving creative ideation, design and innovation at the intersection of storytelling, holistic experiences and cutting-edge technology.

immersive experiencesstorytellingdigital innovation
J

Johnson Yeh

Founder & CEO · Ambrus Studio

Bio

Leads Ambrus Studio, a Web3 game production company, and ROEHL, a Lifestyle as a Service brand focused on sustainability.

Web3 gamingcircular economysustainability
T

Tung Nguyen-Khac

Co-Founder · VIZTA Digital

Bio

Seasoned entrepreneur and game industry executive with 20+ years of leadership experience at the intersection of gaming, technology, and media.

AI-driven gamingsocial gamingdigital media
X

Xzit Thamer

Gaming Content Creator, PlayStation Playmaker · TikTok, Sony Interactive Entertainment

Bio

Gaming content creator and influencer with over 15 million followers, known for his unique 'silent acting' approach.

content creationgaming influencersocial media
M

Malak AlQhtani

CEO & Founder · Valar Club

Bio

CEO & Founder of Valar Club, a platform focused on building community, leadership, and innovation within emerging industries.

community buildingleadershipinnovation
S

Stefan Mitrov

Founder and CEO · M3DS Academy

Bio

Founder and CEO of M3DS Academy, the world’s #1 portfolio-first institution for game art and 3D creative education.

game art3D educationcreative training
D

Dr. Faisal Khan

Director of IT · AlNassr Club Company

Bio

Harvard-certified leader with extensive experience driving digital transformation in sports organizations.

sports analyticsAI in sportsfan engagement
R

Rema Alyahya

Vice President · Merak Capital

Bio

Venture capital professional with experience across portfolio management, investment strategy, and ecosystem development.

venture capitalinvestment strategygaming infrastructure
Y

Yat Siu

Chairman · Animoca Brands

web3blockchain gamingdigital property rights

Also speaking at LEAP East 2027

D

Dr. Ahad

CCO · Al Othaim Entertainment

Bio

Seasoned commercial executive managing the largest entertainment and gaming portfolio at Al Othaim Entertainment.

entertainment managemente-gamingcommercial strategy
D

Dirk Lueth

Ph.D, Co-Founder & Co-CEO · Uplandme, Inc

Bio

Dirk Lueth is a serial entrepreneur and an early adopter of blockchain and related technologies based in Silicon Valley.

blockchainWeb3metaverse
E

Eng. Abdulaziz Alnaghmoosh

Director - Content Licensing & Business Development · Manga Productions

Bio

Business Development and Distribution Director at Manga Productions, leading partnerships, publishing, and international distribution.

content licensingbusiness developmentmedia distribution
H

Hassan Yusuf

Head of Partnerships · Real Madrid Foundation Education Football Program powered by Riyadh Schools

Bio

Project Manager of the Real Madrid Foundation Football Program under the umbrella of Riyadh Schools, specializing in cross-cultural education and sports.

sports educationcross-cultural relationsfootball programs

+ 70 more speakers at this event.

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Frequently asked questions

When is Global Games Show Riyadh?+
Global Games Show Riyadh takes place on 29 June 2026 to 30 June 2026.
Where is Global Games Show Riyadh held?+
Global Games Show Riyadh is held at Crowne Plaza Riyadh RDC Hotel & Convention, Riyadh, SA.
Who organises Global Games Show Riyadh?+
Global Games Show Riyadh is organised by VAP Group.
How many exhibitors attend Global Games Show Riyadh?+
Global Games Show Riyadh typically hosts approximately 100 exhibitors.

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