October 11 & 12, 2022

The Games for Change Summit in Abu Dhabi - to be held in partnership with AD Gaming, twofour54, and the U.S. Mission to the UAE -  is a 2-day event that will promote cross-cultural collaboration by connecting talent in the UAE’s growing video game industry with U.S. expertise and the global Games for Change movement.

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About

In 2021, gaming contributed $288 million to the UAE economy; this figure continues to grow, making the UAE a top player in the video game industry in the Middle East. In recent years, Abu Dhabi has become the capital of the region’s video gaming industry and is fast becoming a global gaming hub. The UAE is full of players, rich in talent and steeped in stories - primed for revolutionizing the ever-expanding industry.

At the Games for Change Summit, experts from the gaming industry will come together for 2-days of talks, workshops, and discussions around the ever-growing global video game industry. Attendees will be able to connect with developers and key players in the space from across the world.

Location

W ABU DHABI - YAS ISLAND

A luxury playground spread over two buildings, revealing the best of Abu Dhabi’s history, heritage and culture. Set half on land and half on water, it’s your connection to an exhilarating island getaway in the UAE.

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Summit Agenda

Tuesday, October 11- Main Conference
Wednesday, October 12 - Workshops + Arcade

Speakers

Alan Gershenfeld

President, Co-Founder

E-Line Media

Arana Shapiro

Managing Director, Chief Learning Officer

Games for Change

Caitlin Krause

Chief Wellness Officer

TRIPP

Chelsea Blasko

Co-CEO

Iron Galaxy Studios

Eros Resmini

Founder and MD

the mini fund

James Hartt

Director Of Strategic Partnerships

AD Gaming

Jason Della Rocca

Co-Founder

Execution Labs

Jessica Murrey

Founder/CEO

Wicked Saints Studio

Justin Sousa

Head of Global Developer Community

Roblox

Leo Olebe

Managing Director, Play Partnerships, Games

Google

Lindsay Grace

Knight Chair, Interactive Media

University of Miami

Michael Angst

Chief Executive Officer

E-line Media

Noah Falstein

President

The Inspiracy

Rebecca Longawa

Founder + President

Happy Warrior

Rich Flier

Chief Global Officer

FaZe Clan

Sam Glassenberg

CEO & Founder

Level Ex

Sean Murphy

Chargé d’Affaires

The U.S. Mission to the UAE

Shanti Bergel

General Partner

Transcend Fund

Sultan Al Riyami

Head of Gaming and esports

AD Gaming

Susanna Pollack

President

Games for Change

Thomas Bruns

Regional Senior Commercial Officer for the Gulf and Commercial Counselor at the U.S. Embassy in the UAE

The U.S. Mission to the UAE

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