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: