We’d like to invite all gamers as the Dubai Esports Festival will take place for the first time in 2022! This game-changing event showcases the latest and greatest in gaming for the region’s rapidly growing esports industry. A variety of international tournaments and vintage entertainment will be available at the convention.
Dubai Exhibition Centre in Expo City will host the mega event between November 9th and 20th. It is sure to be an exciting event, with attendees able to exchange ideas, discover new genres, obtain cool merch, meet rock stars from the gaming community, and socialize with friends. This technological extravaganza is one of the best things to do in the UAE right now.
About Esports Festival in Dubai 2022
A festival celebrating global gaming culture, the Dubai Esports Festival debuted in 2022. By combining competitive video gaming with electrifying experiences and next-generation technology, the annual fair will become a regular fixture on the international calendar. Professionals, esports experts, and casual gamers alike enjoy it.
Due to Dubai’s future-oriented and innovative nature, it is ideally suited to become the region’s esports hub. A thriving, connected community is nurtured by regular investments in technology and infrastructure.
Dubai Esports Festival will hold its inaugural edition this year, with top-level international esports competitions, Initiate Summits, and GameExpo. The yearly convention has a lot to offer, so let’s learn what it has to offer.
Events At Esports Festival 2022
- PUBG GLOBAL CHAMPIONSHIP: The PGC Champions title and a whopping $2 million in prize money are at stake at the PUBG Global Championship. Professional gamers will fight for supremacy in DEC’s North Hall! Each match will be split into three stages: Group Stage, Winners/Losers Bracket, and Grand Survival. Teams for the top 16 will compete in the Grand Finale. The event will begin on 1st November 2022 and end on 20th November 2022.
- INITIATE SUMMIT: As a business-to-business platform, Initiate Summit provides opportunities for networking with over 40 business decision-makers on both days. Over 200 guests will be provided with the latest news on esports trends and investment opportunities as well as help strengthen the gaming ecosystem in the region. The event will begin on 9th November 2022 and end on 11th November 2022.
- GAME EXPO: The Dubai Gaming Zone and esports competitions offer thrilling live action and the chance to meet and compete against your favorite video game stars at GameExpo. Discover the latest BETA titles at the Discovery Zone and play quirky indie games. Live streaming content from the event is available to gaming streamers and social media influencers via the dedicated Streamer Hub. The event will begin on 10th November 2022 and end on 13th November 2022.
- POPCONME: Through live performances, movie screenings, seminars, and workshops, PopConME offers gaming fans the opportunity to dress up as their favorite cosplay characters and also meet them. Various engaging and enjoyable experiences are available during the event. The event will begin on 10th November 2022 and end on 13th November 2022.
- REGIONAL TOURNAMENTS: A live console and mobile game tournament will feature the best gamers from the MENA region. Competitors can register online and they will be ranked according to their performance. The mobile game tournament is scheduled for the 12th and 13th of November, and the console tournament is scheduled for the 19th and 20th of November 2022.
- SCHOOL COMPETITION: In participation with a number of Dubai schools, the Festival will host a tournament during which young gamers will be able to compete live on the stage. The event has been scheduled for 10th November 2022.
- CONCERT: The festival will conclude with an unannounced on-stage performance. Follow DEF on social media to stay updated.
That is all you need to know about the Esports Festival 2022 right now. Check back with Houzon to learn more.