What to expect at WN Abu Dhabi'26
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Welcome Coffee
Navigating Investment in Gaming's Evolving 2026 Landscape. Apply!
A practical discussion on how shifting market conditions, new funds, and changing deal structures are reshaping game industry investments in 2026, with a focus on what founders and investors should realistically expect.
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How Deals Really Happen: A Guided M&A Postmortem. Apply!
An interactive breakdown of a completed M&A deal in games, highlighting how negotiations unfolded, what went wrong and right, and which lessons studios and investors can apply to future transactions. The session will include a Q&A segment, and participants are encouraged to bring specific deal-related concerns to discuss with the session leader.
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Refreshments Break
Live Pitch Session. Make sure to apply in advance
A live pitch session where indie teams present their projects to a panel of experts, receiving grounded feedback on marketability, funding potential, and next steps for getting deals done. Make sure to apply in advance.
Meet our host and jury:
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Networking Dinner