Dubai Esports and Games Festival unveils dynamic lineup of events in June 2023

Dubai Esports and Games Festival unveils dynamic lineup of events in June 2023

Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE) today announced an exciting line-up of events at the annual Dubai Esports and Games Festival 2023 (DEF).

Held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council, DEF is set to take place from 21st to 25th June at the South Halls, Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai.

Returning for its second edition, the unique event is set to consolidate Dubai's rise as a global hub for the gaming industry and a focal point for the convergence of innovation in the media, gaming, esports, technology and entertainment sectors. The event also seeks to celebrate and empower gaming talent and foster the growth of esports communities. DEF 2023 will be open exclusively for schools through website registration from 21-22 June, while the GameExpo Summit will be held from 21st to 22nd June, and the GameExpo consumer show from 23rd to 25th June.

The GameExpo consumer show features the latest gaming products of leading industry players such as Playstation, Xbox, Ubisoft and Namco as well as a new influencer tournament, Play Beyond that will see a contest between some of the world’s biggest