International Music Summit (IMS), the leading global platform for dialogue and innovation in electronic music, proudly announces the return of Beatport Presents IMS Dubai, taking place on 13th–14th November 2025 at the vibrant and design-forward 25hours Hotel One Central.

Building on its mission to accelerate conversations and connections within the rapidly evolving MENA region, Beatport Presents IMS Dubai 2025 offers two days of expert-led panels, keynotes, and networking opportunities, plus full access to curated evening programming, all included with every badge. This year’s summit continues to champion the four core pillars of: Music, Culture. Finance. Technology. Through this lens, IMS brings together pioneering voices to explore not only the future of electronic music, but its broader impact on creative and commercial industries as well. 

This year’s venue is 25hours Hotel One Central, a storytelling-driven property facing the Museum of the Future. A haven for creators and visionaries, the hotel’s lavish and immersive atmosphere makes it the ideal setting for an event designed to challenge norms and inspire progress. Following a sold-out debut edition, the move to 25hours Hotel One Central doesn’t only give IMS Dubai more capacity than last year’s event, but positions the summit at one of the city’s most vibrant hubs for music and culture.

With the global music industry increasingly turning its focus toward the MENA region, IMS Dubai proudly represents key territories such as Egypt, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Morocco, Bahrain, Jordan & more through select delegates, speakers, and vital discussions aimed at shaping the future of music and culture across the region. IMS aims to serve as a vital meeting point to foster growth, collaboration, and sustainable development across these emerging cultural and creative markets.

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