Riyadh, KSA
2026 Agenda

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09:00

REGISTRATION & NETWORKING

10:00

Kickoff Address

KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA VISION 2030

A look into Kingdom of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's esports revolution from local talent to global opportunities

10:15
OPENING KEYNOTE

The Kingdom Transforming Global Esports

  • An exploration of how Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is leveraging technology, digital infrastructure, and investment to build a world-leading esports ecosystem.
#SaudiEsports#DigitalInnovation#Vision2030
10:35
PANEL DISCUSSION

The Future of Digital Play: Where Gaming Meets Innovation

  • Discover how cloud gaming, AR/VR and AI are redefining how we play, connect and compete.
  • Uncover new opportunities at the intersection of gaming, entertainment and social experiences for developers, investors and players alike.
  • How XR, AR, and VR are shaping the next generation of gaming experiences
  • Active gaming and the convergence of physical movement with digital play

Speakers:

  • 1. Charity Joy, CEO, Mirai
  • 2. Eng. Abdulaziz Alnaghmoosh, Business Development & Content Licensing Director, Manga Productions
  • 3. Elie Honain, Chief Executive Officer, NES
  • 4. Joseph van Heeswijk, CEO, 2Game Esports
  • 5. Jimmy Sjølander, Founder & CEO Ahead XR
Moderator:

Meaad Aflah, Co-Founder & CEO, Starvania Studio

#DigitalPlay#GamingEconomy#FutureofGaming
11:15
SPOTLIGHT

Web3 Games Reimagined: Building Economies That Reward Players

  • Discover how Web3 gaming is creating sustainable player-driven economies and new monetization models.
  • Reserved for Sponsor
#Web3Gaming#PlayToEarn#GameEconomies
11:35
KEYNOTE

Secure, Resilient, Instant: Stablecoins Powering Industry

  • An exploration of how stablecoins enable faster, safer, and more efficient transactions across global industries.
  • Reserved for Sponsor
#Stablecoins#DigitalPayments#Web3Finance
11:55
PANEL DISCUSSION

Vision 2030 On-Chain: How Tokenization & Web3 Infrastructure Are Reshaping Global Investment

  • Explore how tokenization, decentralized finance (DeFi), and Web3 infrastructure are transforming global investment models.
  • Discuss how Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 is accelerating blockchain adoption and regulated digital assets.
  • Examine how scalable blockchain infrastructure and chain abstraction are enabling seamless user experiences.
  • Explore the convergence of AI, blockchain and open web technologies.

Speakers:

  • 1. Meow, Co-Founder, Jupiter
  • 2. Abeer Alhumaimeedy, Director of Web3 & Blockchain Lab, King Saud University
  • 3. Vit Jedlicka, President, Liberland
  • 4. Yasser Alobaidan, CEO, Balady
  • 5. David Norris, CFO & CSO, Near Foundation
#RWA#Tokenization#Vision2030OnChain
12.30

Prayer Break

12:40
FIRESIDE

The New Creative Economy: Entertainment as a Driver of National Transformation

Speakers:

  • 1. Steven Lidbury, Chief Creative Officer, Qsas - A PIF Company

Web3 Gaming Industry Unlocked

Learn how to build a career in gaming, connect with industry leaders, and explore untapped opportunities around the world

13:00
PANEL DISCUSSION

Global Gaming Expansion: Lessons from Untapped Markets

  • Examine strategies for entering emerging gaming markets, identifying growth opportunities, and overcoming regional challenges.
  • Learn from success stories and insights on connecting with new players, investors, and communities worldwide.

Speakers:

  • 1. Fahad Mohammed Al-Obailan, Group CEO, BAAN Holding
  • 2. Dr. Ahad, CCO, Al Othaim Entertainment
  • 3. Saad Hameed, CEO & Co-Founder, Game District
Moderator:

Alona Shevtsova, CEO, Sends

#GlobalGaming#EmergingMarkets#GameExpansion