The Dubai Esports Festival (DEF) 2022, set to take place between the 9th and the 20th of November, will feature an exciting set of live events and activities across two weeks that will bring together leading gamers, esports thought leaders and pop culture enthusiasts from across the world.
This will be the first international leisure event to be held at the Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC), Expo City Dubai, following Expo 2020.
DEF 2022 is set to be the most exciting esports and gaming event in the Middle East, in line with Dubai’s position as a hub for innovation. The Festival will feature two weeks of live events and activities including the PUBG Global Championship 2022, GameExpo, PopconME, Initiate Summit, a live concert, regional tournaments and a school tournament retail promotions taking place across the city showcasing the latest games and merchandise.
The event will bring together the world’s greatest gamers, developers, creatives and artists, allowing esports fans to meet and engage with global gaming celebrities and industry leaders.
The Dubai Esports Festival will create a platform for global gamers, investors, entrepreneurs and international players to engage in a vibrant environment during the Festival. The Festival will also be host to a series of lifestyle and pop cultural activities for families and children.
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