Hosted by IMS co-founder and legendary BBC Radio 1 Broadcaster Pete Tong alongside Saudi-born and UK-based DJ, producer, and presenter Nooriyah, Beatport Presents IMS Dubai has announced its first speakers and keynote participants. Global superstar HUGEL joins the summit as a keynote speaker, alongside Lebanese-British techno sensation Nicole Moudaber, Bedouin made up of Jordanian Tamer Malki and Egyptian-American Rami Abousab, Egypt’s beloved house maestro Misty, Lebanese heavyweight Rolbac, ADDMIND’S managing partner Elie Saba, The Beatport Group’s CCO Sofia Ilyas, Meta’s Strategic Partner Manager Samer Jamal, and Factory People’s co-founder and resident DJ Jade. The summit will also host the MENA premiere of the new film from legendary Northern Irish duo Bicep, TAKKUK.

IMS Dubai’s second edition will tackle the most pressing issues shaping the global and regional industry. From a market focus on Lebanon, AI in music production, diaspora identity, grassroots investment, homegrown festivals, and the ‘habibification’ of house music to the intersection of music and fashion, the summit promises bold conversations and forward-thinking insight. It will also mark the launch of the MENA Women in Music mentorship scheme powered by Little Pink Book, a platform that spotlights female talent & women in music through events, panels, and showcases.

The ‘Finance & Technology’ Room 2, will spotlight conversations at the cutting edge of tech, web3, gaming, investment and finance, with a dedicated section on production presented by Beatport Connect. Speakers for this room will be announced soon. Additionally, a networking floor will feature live DJs throughout both days, hosted by Mixmag UAE and Kiss FM.

Badges are available on the official IMS Dubai website.

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