
The Future of Gaming
February 05, 2026
6.1 Dubai Chambers Hall
The global games industry, which is one of the world’s most influential creative economies, is entering a period of profound transformation. While the sector continues to reach billions of players and produce record revenues, it now faces unprecedented structural pressures such as disruptive waves of layoffs, the rapid rise of AI-driven development, escalating production costs, shifting business models, and intensifying platform consolidation. At the same time, new opportunities are emerging through real-time technologies, user-generated content ecosystems, cloud and mobile innovation, and cross-industry convergence.
This roundtable will unite global gaming CEOs, policymakers, investors, and creative ecosystem leaders to explore how the industry can evolve toward a more sustainable, innovative, and future-ready model. The conversation will address a broad question: How can the games industry thrive in an era defined by AI, automation, and unprecedented technological change, while protecting talent, creativity, and sustainability?




















