WN Conference Abu Dhabi'24
About
The WN Conference in Abu Dhabi provided the opportunity to forge connections and discover new partners for all the participants. For instance, throughout the event, attendees had the chance to engage with representatives from AD Gaming, our esteemed partners, and a government-led initiative aimed at elevating the Emirate into a global gaming powerhouse.
The conference agenda included a diverse variety of topics, ranging from game analytics and team dynamics to strategies for success, web3 gaming, fundraising, the integration of AI in game technology, and beyond.
Meet Our Featured Speakers!
Senior Game Designer
Ubisoft Abu Dhabi
Senior Partner
Unity
Managing Director
GEM Capital
Section Head of AD Gaming
Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi
Country Manager, Turkey & MENA
Xsolla
CEO
Sandsoft Games
Senior Product Manager
Nine66 - Publishing (Savvy Games Group)
Head of Promotion and Cooperation with Mobile Platforms and Stores
MY.GAMES
Senior Game Designer
Ubisoft Abu Dhabi
Senior Partner
Unity
Managing Director
GEM Capital
Section Head of AD Gaming
Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi
Country Manager, Turkey & MENA
Xsolla
CEO
Sandsoft Games
Senior Product Manager
Nine66 - Publishing (Savvy Games Group)
Head of Promotion and Cooperation with Mobile Platforms and Stores
MY.GAMES
Director and President
Yalla Group
CEO & Co-Founder
Triple Dragon Limited
Partner
Shorooq Partners
Co-Founder
Nifty Craft
Co-Founder & CEO
Artisan Studios, Inc.
Managing Partner & CEO
Global Gaming Hub
CEO
Yoke Network
Co-Founder & CEO
Kinetix
GM Europe & Mena
Leonardo AI
Co-Founder & CEO
Original Games
CEO
SuperScale
Partnership Manager
Audiomob
Founder and CEO
Yayy
Influencer Marketing & Operations Director
HypeFactory
Head of Client Excellence
HypeFactory
Co-Founder
FUTURA.digital
Head of Marketing
Axlebolt
Head of Gaming EE - TikTok for Business
VP Product & Technology
Nine66 – a Savvy Games Group company
Digital Natives Manager MENA
Google Cloud
Investment Director
Cypher Capital
Senior Developer Relations
Audiomob
Gaming Industry Manager
Google
Founder & CEO
Game District
COO
Playsense
CEO
Tap Empire
Co-Founder
SIDUS HEROES
User Generated Content Expert
UGC Ninja
Program
Two Days' Worth of Cutting-Edge Industry Knowledge
UTC+4
Welcome Coffee
Welcome to WN Conference Abu Dhabi!
Opening Remarks
Setting Up Gaming Business in the GCC Region
A Deep Dive into Game Design: What It Really Takes to Turn an Idea into an Actual Game Design
Evolving Strategies. New Approaches to Games’ Launch and Market Expansion
Refreshments Break
Industry Trends and Insights by Google. Make sure to register in advance
Power Plays: Navigating Investment Landscapes and Gaming Trends in 2024
Power of Rewarded Audio Ads
Spatial Computing and Web 3.0
Raffle
The Rise of Mobile Gaming in Pakistan. Impact on MENA Region
Sponsored by TikTok
Meet the Dev Showcase Jury
Founder and Creative Director
Dim Bulb Games
Creative Director
Saber Interactive
Senior Manager, Game Production
Riot Games
CEO
34BigThings
Art Director
Larian Studios
CEO
Brightika INC
Founder and Creative Director
Dim Bulb Games
Creative Director
Saber Interactive
Senior Manager, Game Production
Riot Games
CEO
34BigThings
Art Director
Larian Studios
CEO
Brightika INC
Pre-party
*for Standard and Premium badge holders
WN Main Party
*For Premium badge holders only
Location & Accomodation
Floor Plan
Partners
General Partner
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AD Gaming is a government-led initiative that amasses the broad efforts throughout Abu Dhabi to transform the Emirate into a global gaming hub. With a focus on talent development, game development and esports, AD Gaming is accelerating the growth of the region’s gaming industry, providing career opportunities for aspiring talent and creating world class content from the capital of the UAE.
Platinum Partners & Supporters
Gold Partners
Silver Partners
Media Partners
Contacts
CEO & Founder
pavel@wn.media
COO & Sales
Partner
julia@wn.media
Telegram: @Julia_Lebedeva
LinkedIn: Julialebedeva
Marketing & PR
marketing@wn.media
Program Director
antonio@wn.media
CEO & Founder
pavel@wn.media
COO & Sales
Partner
julia@wn.media
Telegram: @Julia_Lebedeva
LinkedIn: Julialebedeva
Marketing & PR
marketing@wn.media
Program Director
antonio@wn.media