Global Games Show 2025: Uniting 5,000+ Gamers, Creators, and Industry Leaders

The Global Games Show 2025 is returning to Abu Dhabi in December, uniting 5,000+ gamers, creators, and industry leaders for a celebration of next-gen gaming, esports, and web3. The event will feature 200+ speakers, 100+ sponsors and exhibitors, and 150+ media representatives, with a focus on the latest gaming trends, innovations, and tools. The event is supported by the Abu Dhabi Convention & Exhibition Bureau and will also host The Global Games Show Week, a multi-day celebration of gaming.

The Global Games Show 2025 is set to return to Abu Dhabi in December, uniting over 5,000 gamers, creators, and industry leaders for a celebration of next-gen gaming, esports, and web3 technologies. The event, organized by VAP Group and powered by Times of Games, will feature 200+ speakers, 100+ sponsors and exhibitors, and 150+ media representatives, all converging to discuss the latest gaming trends, innovations, and tools [1].

The Global Games Show Abu Dhabi is the premier B2B gaming conference, taking place on December 10-11, 2025, in the heart of Abu Dhabi. With the theme “The Leading Voices in Gaming,” the event aims to deliver a high-energy, festival-like atmosphere where game studios, publishers, investors, tech providers, and IP owners can celebrate, connect, and co-create the future of gaming [1].

Abu Dhabi is rapidly emerging as the Middle East’s gaming and esports capital, driven by a $1.5B+ market and bold initiatives like AD Gaming and twofour54. The emirate’s tax-free business setup, world-class infrastructure, and creative ecosystem make it an attractive location for global gaming leaders [1].

The event promises a platform for the best in gaming, with top creators, investors, and gamers from around the globe. Attendees can expect to interact with industry pioneers, gaming visionaries, and investors, as well as experience cutting-edge developments in game tech, AI, Web3 gaming, and immersive entertainment [2].

In addition to the main event, the Global Games Show Week will run from December 3-12, featuring an immersive lineup of side events, showcases, panels, tournaments, and meetups. This multi-day celebration will anchor the worlds of indie studios, esports ecosystems, creator economies, and Web3 gaming [2].

The event is supported by the Abu Dhabi Convention & Exhibition Bureau, which aims to bring world-class innovation and thought leadership to the heart of the UAE [2].

The Global Games Show 2025 is set to be a significant event for the gaming industry, providing a unique opportunity for networking, collaboration, and innovation. For more information, visit the official website [3].

References:
[1] https://www.eventbrite.com/e/global-games-show-abu-dhabi-december-2025-tickets-1436742237709
[2] https://partner.cryptopolitan.com/meet-the-leading-voices-of-gaming-world-at-the-global-games-show-2025-hosted-by-vap-group-in-association-with-abu-dhabi-convention-exhibition-bureau-in-abu-dhabi/
[3] https://www.forbes.com/sites/carolinereid/2025/08/07/the-23-billion-sparkle-abu-dhabi-could-have-on-disney/