Pocket Gamer Connects

One of the MENA region’s top #gamesindustry events returns in 2025! #DubaiGameExpoSummit powered by PG Connects is set to be bigger and better than ever. This time around we’re planning: ▶️ Connector Speedmatch, a fast-paced, “speed-dating” style networking event where you can network in quick rotations ▶️ Very Big Indie Pitch, offering feedback and the chance to showcase your indie projects on an international stage ▶️ Investor networking, allowing you the unique opportunity to connect with key industry investors  ▶️ 80+ games industry speakers, covering the hottest topics and innovations shaping the #gamesmarket. ▶️ Themed tracks, including the latest trends and advancements in AI, XR, Web3, and the growth potential of the #MENAgames market  ▶️ Expanded country pavilions  Complete our interest form found in the comments to be notified when tickets go on sale, and make sure to save the date for May 7-8, 2025.  See you in sunny Dubai! ☀️🌆

Being great at networking feels like playing life on hard mode. Said nobody ever. If you're like us, you know how valuable it is to connect with the right people in the industry, and how rewarding those connections can be.  And if you’re anything like us, you also know the best way to networking during the event is to register for MeetToMatch platform! You still have a little over a week to register. Link in the comments. #GamesNetworking #GamesIndustryConnections #PGConnects

3 speaking tips for technical people. 1) Choose a Topic that Inspires You Speaking about something you love, makes you more confident. The passion will shine through. Tips: ✓ Pick a topic that you are genuinely passionate about ✓ Avoid guessing what the audience might like ✓ Let your enthusiasm be contagious 2) Build Your Presentation Around a Story Stories captivate and connect with the audience. Don't overload your slides with text. Start with questions you think the audience has. Tips: ✓ Tell a story that answers those questions ✓ Use stories to make your points memorable ✓ Keep your talk engaging and avoid sounding like a sales pitch 3) Evaluate the Stage Before Your Session Arrive early and check out the stage. Notice the size and where the good lighting is. Imagine yourself on stage. Tips: ✓ Decide if you want to stay in one spot or move around ✓ Familiarize yourself with the space ✓ Make the stage your comfort zone I used to be nervous about giving talks. Especially as they were technical. Focusing on the story now makes me excited. If you're finding it hard to prepare... 1. Choose a topic that inspires you. 2. Build your presentation around a story. 3. Evaluate the stage before your session. Thought I would share this as I wish I knew this when I started! Hope this helps!

We are proud to reveal this year’s shortlist for #JordanGamesAwards. Find these listed below, as nominated by the industry, across the categories that were open for submissions. ▶ COMMUNITY CHOICE 🔹 Amer: The Chase Hit and Run (Mad Hook) 🔹 Amer Fighting (Mad Hook) 🔹 Jackaro (Chickmania Entertainment) 🔹 Martha EDU 🔹 Nida Harb 3 (Babil Games) 🔹 Trix King of Hearts Card Game (Maysalward) ▶ BEST INDUSTRY INITIATIVE 🔹 Aqaba Mobile Games Hackathon 🔹 Jam3et Games 🔹 The Gaming Lab Jordan 🔹 Jordanian Strategy for E-Gaming and E-Sports (2023–27) 🔹 King Abdullah II Fund for Development 🔹 Tamatem Gaming Space 🔹 The App Challenge ▶ BEST ACADEMIC PROGRAMME 🔹 Al-Balqa Applied University (BAU) 🔹 Al Hussein Technical University (HTU) 🔹 Al-Hussein Bin Talal University 🔹 Jordan University of Science and Technology 🔹 King Abdullah II School of Information Technology (University of Jordan) 🔹 Mutah University 🔹 SAE Institute Jordan 🔹 Yarmouk University ▶ BEST AUDIO / VISUAL ACCOMPLISHMENT 🔹 Amira (Jondob Games) 🔹 Arkan: Dawn of Knights (Babil Games) 🔹 Clash of Empire (Tamatem Games) 🔹 Hajwala 2 (RABABA Games) 🔹 Hope (Dimensions Games Studio) 🔹 Pro Car Driving Simulator (Mad Hook) 🔹 Rage of the Brave (Tamatem) 🔹 The Golden Era of Baghdad (Golden Lynx) ▶ BEST IN ESPORTS 🔹 FATE Esports 🔹 Desert Fox Racing 🔹 Jordan Esports Federation 🔹 Team Secret ME 🔹 The Esports Management Course 🔹 ZainEsports ▶ BEST SOCIAL GAME 🔹 Baloot Royale (Babil Games) 🔹 Dominoes Pro (Maysalward) 🔹 Jackaro (Chickmania) 🔹 The Grand Frontier (Babil Games) 🔹 VIP Baloot (Tamatem) 🔹 Wanas (Tamatem) ▶ MOST PROMISING PROTOTYPE 🔹 Amira (Jondob Games) 🔹 Hope (Dimensions Games Studio) 🔹 Manzel (hadeel balasmeh) 🔹 The Golden Era of Baghdad (Golden Lynx) ▶ FUTURE STAR 🔹 Hadeel Balasmeh (Manzel) 🔹 Mustafa Dabaibeh (Dimensions Games Studio) 🔹 Mohammad Abo Alfoul 🔹 Mumen AlHamed (Kenda AI) 🔹 Qasim kaddumi (WeAstrals studio) ▶ BEST GAME MAKER 🔹 Babil Games 🔹 Chickmania 🔹 Mad Hook 🔹 Maysalward 🔹 Tamatem Games ▶ GAME OF THE YEAR 🔹 Grand (Shanab Games) 🔹 Highway Drifter: Hajwala Simulator (Mad Hook) 🔹 Nida Harb 3 (Babil Games) 🔹 Pro Car Driving Simulator (Mad Hook) 🔹 Rage of the Brave (Tamatem) 🔹 VIP Baloot (Tamatem) This shortlist is being voted on by a judging panel made up of Jordan and #MENAindustry experts and the winners will be revealed on Sunday, November 10, as part of #PocketGamerConnectsJordan. We congratulate the finalists, wish them the very best of luck, and thank everyone who took the time to nominate! #PGConnects #GamesAwards

Curious about the insights we’re bringing to #PGCJordan? Here’s a sneak peek at what’s in store 👇 ▶️ Game Maker Insights Real-world case studies from the forefront of the industry. ▶️ Developer Toolkit Insights into pivotal tools, software, and methodologies. ▶️ Game Dev Stories Experiences from game developers as they share their latest projects, groundbreaking innovations, and invaluable lessons. ▶️ Global Trends An expansive view of the games industry’s latest trends, facts, figures, and insights from around the world. ▶️ Marvellous MENA A look at the industry in the region, and a chance to meet the teams building the Arabic-language ecosystem. ▶️ Investment Insights The latest trends in finance and practical advice on securing impactful funding for your business. ▶️ Publisher Power The challenges and opportunities of games publishing. ▶️ Future Formats Discussions on the transformative power of AI, web3, and metaverse innovations. ▶️ Esports Revolutions Explore what makes this market special and how you can leverage it to grow your games. With talks from the industry’s top speakers across multiple tracks, there will be something to inspire and inform everyone at the conference. We can't wait to show you all the talks we’ve prepared! #PGConnects #JordanConference #GamesConference #GamesIndustry

The Autumn #GamesJobFair is returning on November 7-8, offering opportunities for games and tech professionals to connect with top studios from across Europe. Free hybrid event from Games Factory Talents | Connecting Passion & Talent will take place both virtually and onsite, providing a platform for job seekers to advance their careers in the games industry. 🎮 Top industry speakers 💬 Networking with hiring companies 💼 New job opportunities 💻 Creative Portfolio Review 📔 Onsite CV/Portfolio Reviews by studio recruiters See details in the comments below or you may ask Oleg Paliy about any questions. #GamesJobFair #GameDevCareers #GamesJobOpportunities

Please give a warm welcome to the next four games experts joining us in Jordan! 👏 ▶ Manoj Annadurai from ManMar Games. Manoj is the independent filmmaker, founder of Monomyth Enchantment, serial entrepreneur and has won the Gold REMI Award at the 49th WorldFest Houston International Film Festival this April. ▶ Bader AlZamil from Remal Ventures In addition to juggling the role of CEO, he's also marketing consultant at Raz Group. ▶ Bassam AlRomaithy from Sanam Games Bassam is a publishing director spearheading the development of the mobile game publishing division. ▶ Jana AlBdour from Jawaker Jana is the unity game developer and Co-founder of Sakura Games, a startup creating edutainment video games to support the educational system. She has have previously worked in dubbing, voice-over, and content making. We hope this introduction gives you a glimpse of the amazing talent coming to Jordan, and we can’t wait to see you all there soon in November! 🎉 #PGCJordan #JordanGameDevelopers #JordanGamesIndustry

The consumer-focused Pocket Gamer Awards are back for 2024, celebrating a fantastic year of mobile games! Nominations are now open, so this is your chance to ensure your favourite titles get the recognition they deserve. Nominated titles must be released between October 1, 2023, and September 30, 2024. Winners will be announced in a LIVE CEREMONY on December 6, 2024! The Pocket Gamer Awards are voted on by the general public, so make sure to nominate now! 🔗 Link in the comments to nominate your favorites today! #PocketGamerAwards #MobileGames #GamesCommunity #NominationsOpen

🌟 Exciting times ahead at Pocket Gamer Connects Jordan 2024! 🌟 BioMed Squad is thrilled to announce its participation in the upcoming Pocket Gamer Connects Jordan 2024—the leading games industry event in the MENA region. Bringing together global experts, innovators, and companies in gaming, PGC Jordan is the perfect platform for networking, sharing knowledge, and exploring the future of the gaming world. Catch us at our booth and during our talk on 'Gaming in the Medical Field', where we'll be sharing our latest developments and insights. We're beyond excited for this incredible event happening November 9-10 at the Dead Sea! 📽 Check out this video to get a glimpse of what’s coming credits: Pocket Gamer Connects #PocketGamerConnects #GamingIndustry #BioMedSquad #MENAEvents #JordanGaming #PGConnects

In case you don't have enough of games events, here's another one.  Games Gathering 2024 Kyiv is coming this December 5-8! This one has been happening for a while, and has been regularly attended by 1000+ visitors. By attending, you can expect: 💥 Informative speeches by internationally recognized speakers 💥 Opportunity for a productive networking 💥 Unbelievable loud parties 💥 Indie Blast award and prizes for the best projects 💥 Free beer Register your interest via comments below. #GamesConference #GamesEvents