Tokyo Game Show
Chiba, Japan · Makuhari Messe
30th anniversary edition, expanded to five days.
17–21 September 2026
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Where studios, developers, investors and ecosystem partners actually meet. Dates are taken from official event sources — anything not yet published is marked as such.
Verified September 2026
New Global Sport Conference
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia · Sofitel Riyadh
Regional sport, esports and gaming business agenda.
30 October – 1 November 2026
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gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show
Bangkok, Thailand · Queen Sirikit National Convention Center
Relocated from Singapore for this edition.
29 October – 1 November 2026
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Africa Games Week / Games Industry Africa
Cape Town, South Africa · Workshop 17, V&A Waterfront
Adjacent growth market for MENA publishers.
6–8 December 2026
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GITEX GLOBAL
Dubai, UAE · Expo City Dubai
Moving to Expo City Dubai for this edition.
7–11 December 2026
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Global Game Jam
Worldwide, including UAE sites · Distributed local jam sites
Entry point to local developer communities.
25–31 January 2027
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World Governments Summit
Dubai, UAE · Madinat Jumeirah
Policy context for digital economy and gaming strategy.
1–3 February 2027
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GDC — Festival of Gaming
San Francisco, USA · Moscone Center
Where many regional partnerships begin.
1–5 March 2027
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LEAP
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia · RECC Malham
Saudi technology event with a growing gaming track.
12–15 April 2027
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Esports World Cup
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia · To be announced
Returns to Riyadh after the 2026 edition in Paris.
July–August 2027 (dates being finalised)
Provisional
gamescom
Cologne, Germany · Koelnmesse
The largest global gaming trade audience.
23–29 August 2027
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Dubai Esports & Games Festival
Dubai, UAE · Dubai World Trade Centre and citywide
The 2026 edition ran 22 May – 7 June 2026.
2027 edition not yet announced
Not yet announced
Dubai GameExpo Summit (Pocket Gamer Connects)
Dubai, UAE · To be announced
Watch the official site for the rescheduled edition.
Postponed to 2027, dates not announced
Not yet announced
Middle East Games Con
Abu Dhabi, UAE · ADNEC Centre
Part of Games & Tech Week Abu Dhabi; awaiting official confirmation.
Next edition not officially announced
Not yet announced
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