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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 & Party.
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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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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Founding Member @ Arcana / Founder & CEO @ Evedo
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Executive Director
MGVC
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Co-Founder & CGO
Bleeding Edge Studio
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Value Creation & Strategy Associate
Shorooq
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Chief Marketing Officer
Jet Games
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Strategic Partnerships Development Manager
Google
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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 Directory - 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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Co-Founder
Nifty Craft
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Co-Founder & CEO
Artisan Studios, Inc.
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Director of BD (MENAT)
PlaySide Studios
Product Owner (Growtopia)
Ubisoft
CEO
Mundfish
MENA Analyst
Niko Partners
Managing Director
GEM Capital
Director, Epic Games Store Biz Dev
Epic Games
Founding Member @ Arcana / Founder & CEO @ Evedo
Executive Director
MGVC
Co-Founder & CGO
Bleeding Edge Studio
Value Creation & Strategy Associate
Shorooq
Chief Marketing Officer
Jet Games
Strategic Partnerships Development Manager
Google
CBDO
Digital Vortex
Managing Director
GEM Capital
CEO & Co-Founder
Hypemasters
Technical Directory - 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
Co-Founder
Nifty Craft
Co-Founder & CEO
Artisan Studios, Inc.
Director of BD (MENAT)
PlaySide Studios
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Founder & CEO
Consistency Core Services
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CBDO
Elympics
What to expect at WN Abu Dhabi'26
UTC+4
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.
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Networking Dinner
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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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Day 1: Roundtables, experience exchange
Choose your tickets
Meeting System on WN Hub
Day 1 (11.02.2026) — Main Event
- All Conference Activities
- Interactive Content Tracks
- Networking Area
- Coffee Breaks
- Lunch
- Networking Dinner
Day 2 (12.02.2026) — Networking Yacht Cruise
- Networking coffee before cruise
- Themed lunch on the water
- Roundtable discussions
- Hotel transfer included
Meeting System on WN Hub
Only Day 1 (11.02.2026) — Main Event
- All Conference Activities
- Interactive Content Tracks
- Networking Area
- Coffee Breaks
- Lunch
- Networking Dinner
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