The capital of the UAE will host the inaugural Games for Change Summit in the Middle East and North Africa. The new, two-day event was made public by Games for Change and Abu Dhabi Gaming. It will start on October 11. It intends to bring together 300 leaders from Abu Dhabi’s gaming sector and world-renowned professionals to discuss cutting-edge gaming techniques and technologies. Let’s check out more about the event happening in Abu Dhabi.
Abu Dhabi Emerging As The Video Gaming Capital
Via the top-notch assistance package for the gaming sector in Abu Dhabi., the biggest community of game creators in the area now calls Abu Dhabi Gaming home. It is producing an astounding number of high-calibre games. All thanks to several inventive independent game developers and major global industry players like Ubisoft and Unity.
The Summit, which is happening in collaboration with the US Mission to the UAE and twofour54, will witness several speeches, discussions, seminars, and networking opportunities. Furthermore, an interactive arcade to explore the gaming industry’s commercial trends would also be present.
Additionally, attendees will hear from independent game creators and business owners worldwide about their experiences in the sector and how games have been used to address societal concerns, including education, healthcare, and climate change.
#AbuDhabi will host the Middle East and North Africa’s first Games for Change Summit from 11–12 October 2022, to support further collaboration between the growing local gaming community and international industry experts. pic.twitter.com/nBFnMKzO8z
— مكتب أبوظبي الإعلامي (@admediaoffice) September 13, 2022
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Address the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals
Together, students across the globe create games that focus on human rights, sustainable society, and a healthy planet to meet the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Moroever, a few of these games will be on display in Abu Dhabi at the G4C Summit.
According to Susanna Pollack, President of Games for Change, the occasion provides a chance to rethink the gaming industry’s contribution to international cooperation and global development. Moreover, the capital’s gaming aims to make the city a centre for international gaming. This year, the nation’s gaming market anticipates generating $288 million in revenue.
Organised by Games for Change, in partnership with AD Gaming, twofour54 and the U.S. Mission to the UAE, the event will explore best practices and discuss gaming’s impact on social issues such as education, healthcare and climate change.
— مكتب أبوظبي الإعلامي (@admediaoffice) September 13, 2022
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