Ekaterina Bespyatova

WN Abu Dhabi ’26 is coming soon — February 11-12

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In less than a month, the capital of the United Arab Emirates will host WN Abu Dhabi’26, an event for game developers and publishers organized by WN Media Group. Attendees can expect two days of intensive networking — and a yacht cruise.
Organizers anticipate hosting over 500 guests from various companies at WN Abu Dhabi’26. Representatives from Google, Ubisoft, Epic Games, Mundfish, MY.GAMES, Evedo, and Jet Games are already confirmed to participate. Let's go over the event details.

First Day

The debut day of WN Abu Dhabi’26 will take place within the prestigious Abu Dhabi Golf Resort & Spa. Event guests will have the opportunity to participate in round tables, workshops, seminars, and other activities. For convenience, the program is divided into thematic blocks. There will be four tracks in total:
  • Deals & Capital;
  • Strategy & Markets;
  • Growth & Live Operations;
  • AI in Game Development and Business.
Participants will have the freedom to move between tracks, allowing them to find something of interest and share experiences everywhere. The event will also feature an indie pitch — a presentation where developers showcase their games to experts. Additionally, there will be a traditional game exhibition supported by GEM Capital. Participation in both the indie pitch and the exhibition is free, but developers need to apply in advance. The application deadline is February 6. The first day will conclude with a networking dinner, where participants can continue their conversations in an informal setting.

Second Day

This day will be more relaxed. It will start with morning yoga (participation is optional) to help rejuvenate before the new discussions begin. Participants will then be invited to a networking coffee session to prepare for the continuation of the business program. Afterward, WN Abu Dhabi’26 participants will head out on yachts cruising along the Persian Gulf. Onboard, they can revisit discussions initiated onshore in a more private and intimate setting.

Tickets

Ticket prices start at €399 for developers and publishers and €999 for service providers. This is for the STANDARD PASS, which grants access only to the first day of WN Abu Dhabi’26. PREMIUM PASS tickets, granting access to both days, will cost €550 for developers and publishers and €1,199 for service providers. Please note that tickets can be purchased at this price until January 28. After that, they will become more expensive.

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WN Media Group is organizing the event in Abu Dhabi for the fourth time. Last year, around the same dates, the WN Conference Abu Dhabi’25 gathered about 500 guests. This year, event sponsors include companies such as Xsolla, Dizzaract, GEM Capital, and Salary. All information about the program and other details of the upcoming event can be found on the WN Abu Dhabi’26 website.

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