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About
This event brings together 500 professionals from the global game industry for meaningful conversations and high-quality connections.
Day 1 features four interactive content tracks focused on real business challenges, with discussions, roundtables, and masterminds instead of classic talks. A dedicated Networking Area supports ongoing meetings and a Developer Showcase, followed by a Networking Dinner.
For those looking to go deeper, Day 2 offers an exclusive networking experience on the yachts designed for smaller groups and high-quality connections. The format prioritizes people, topics, and real interaction over traditional conference structures.
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WN Abu-Dhabi'26
Who's Joining You at WN Abu Dhabi'26 (full list accessible via meeting system)
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Product Owner (Growtopia)
Ubisoft
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CEO
Mundfish
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MENA Analyst
Niko Partners
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Managing Director
GEM Capital
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Director, Epic Games Store Biz Dev
Epic Games
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Founder & CEO
Dizzaract
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Senior Investment Associate
Impact46
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Value Creation & Strategy Associate
Shorooq
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Executive Director
MGVC
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Founding Member @ Arcana / Founder & CEO @ Evedo
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Co-Founder & CGO
Bleeding Edge Studio
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Head of BD
Dizzaract
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Chief Marketing Officer
Jet Games
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CBDO
Digital Vortex
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Managing Director
GEM Capital
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CEO & Co-Founder
Hypemasters
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Technical Director - Online
Ubisoft
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Operations Manager
DigiPen Institute of Technology
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Founder & CEO
SIFOR GAMES
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EVP of Business Development (MENATI)
PlaySide Studios
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Production Director
Hypemasters
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Senior Executive Vice President, Special Initiatives
DigiPen Institute of Technology
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CEO & Co-Founder
Triple Dragon Limited
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Strategic Partnerships Manager, Google Play
Google
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Co-Founder
Nifty Craft
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Co-Founder & CEO
Artisan Studios, Inc.
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Director of BD (MENAT)
PlaySide Studios
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Founder & CEO
Consistency Core Services
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CBDO
Elympics
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Senior Business Development, Eastern Europe
Unity
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Founder
Activation Group
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Founder
EvaAI
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Associate Producer
Ubisoft
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Delivery Producer
Royal Ark
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CEO at LUDiMUS Inc, Chairperson of IGDA Incubation SIG
Product Owner (Growtopia)
Ubisoft
CEO
Mundfish
MENA Analyst
Niko Partners
Managing Director
GEM Capital
Director, Epic Games Store Biz Dev
Epic Games
Founder & CEO
Dizzaract
Senior Investment Associate
Impact46
Value Creation & Strategy Associate
Shorooq
Executive Director
MGVC
Founding Member @ Arcana / Founder & CEO @ Evedo
Co-Founder & CGO
Bleeding Edge Studio
Head of BD
Dizzaract
Chief Marketing Officer
Jet Games
CBDO
Digital Vortex
Managing Director
GEM Capital
CEO & Co-Founder
Hypemasters
Technical Director - Online
Ubisoft
Operations Manager
DigiPen Institute of Technology
Founder & CEO
SIFOR GAMES
EVP of Business Development (MENATI)
PlaySide Studios
Production Director
Hypemasters
Senior Executive Vice President, Special Initiatives
DigiPen Institute of Technology
CEO & Co-Founder
Triple Dragon Limited
Strategic Partnerships Manager, Google Play
Google
Co-Founder
Nifty Craft
Co-Founder & CEO
Artisan Studios, Inc.
Director of BD (MENAT)
PlaySide Studios
Founder & CEO
Consistency Core Services
CBDO
Elympics
Senior Business Development, Eastern Europe
Unity
Founder
Activation Group
Founder
EvaAI
Associate Producer
Ubisoft
Delivery Producer
Royal Ark
CEO at LUDiMUS Inc, Chairperson of IGDA Incubation SIG
What to expect at WN Abu Dhabi'26
UTC+4
Welcome Coffee
Navigating Investment in Gaming's Evolving 2026 Landscape. Applications closed
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.
Applications are now closed for a spot at the roundtable, but you’re very welcome to drop by and join the audience!
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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
Indie Pitch Host & Jury
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CBDO
Digital Vortex
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Managing Director
GEM Capital
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Value Creation & Strategy Associate
Shorooq
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Managing Director
GEM Capital
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Founder
New Edge
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CBDO
Elympics
CBDO
Digital Vortex
Managing Director
GEM Capital
Value Creation & Strategy Associate
Shorooq
Managing Director
GEM Capital
Founder
New Edge
CBDO
Elympics
Location
Abu Dhabi Golf Resort & Spa
High-end desert golf club with a sleek, sprawling clubhouse, 27 championship holes & dining options. All our activities will take place overlooking the golf fields! The upcoming event promises to be unique and truly exceptional.
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Networking area
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Day 1: Roundtables, experience exchange
Day 2: On the Water
Platinum Partners
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Gold Partners
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Silver Partners
Media Partners
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WN Abu Dhabi Partners and Supporters
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Contacts
Got questions? Please let us know!
For any questions including payment issues, please contact us at welcome@wn.media.
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CEO & Founder
pavel@wn.media
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COO & Partner
julia@wn.media
Telegram: @Julia_Lebedeva
LinkedIn: Julialebedeva
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Sales Director
elena@wn.media
Telegram: @elenassidorova
LinkedIn: Elena Sidorova
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Program Director
oleg@wn.media
CEO & Founder
pavel@wn.media
COO & Partner
julia@wn.media
Telegram: @Julia_Lebedeva
LinkedIn: Julialebedeva
Sales Director
elena@wn.media
Telegram: @elenassidorova
LinkedIn: Elena Sidorova
Program Director
oleg@wn.media