Beatport Presents: International Music Summit Dubai is coming back this November – and it’s coming in hot. The two-day summit takes over 25hours Hotel One Central on November 13-14, bringing together the artists, industry heads, and culture-shapers driving electronic music forward.

This year’s edition is hosted by BBC Radio 1 legend Pete Tong and Saudi-born, UK-based DJ/presenter Nooriyah, who’ll set the tone for two days of honest talks and future-facing ideas. On deck: global hitmaker HUGEL as keynote speaker, techno powerhouse Nicole Moudaber, Bedouin (Tamer Malki and Rami Abousab), Egypt’s house hero Misty, and Lebanese favorite Rolbac. Joining them are major players from The Beatport Group, Meta, ADDMIND, and Factory People, ready to dig into where the scene is headed next.

Panels will cover everything from AI in music production to diaspora identity, grassroots investment, homegrown festivals, Lebanon’s thriving scene, and even a special MENA premiere of In Place Of War's new film TAKKUK with legendary Irish duo BICEP. IMS Dubai will also launch the MENA Women in Music mentorship scheme, giving female talent in the region the spotlight and support they deserve.

And when the sun goes down? It’s a full-on city takeover. Expect parties at Monkey Bar, Ushuaïa Dubai Harbour Experience, Surf Club, Be Beach, Reunion, and Helipad – all soundtracked by some of the hottest names around.

Early bird tickets are already gone, and last year’s summit sold out fast, so don’t sleep. 

Grab your badge now at the IMS Dubai website.

Full Speaker Lineup:

• Ahmed El Ganzoury – CEO & Founder, GNK Group
• Ahmed Hameed – Co-Founder, Soundscapes/Noctuary
• Amira Guetif – Project Manager, Sole DXB
• Ayman Hariri – Co-Founder & CEO, VERO
• Baloo – Creative Director, MDLBEAST
• Cynthia Nasr – Co-Founder, Minab Studios
• Dimitri Khater – Founder, Hide Doha
• Emile Hokayem – Founder, Aegis Festival
• Elie Saba – Managing Partner, ADDMIND Hospitality
• Fady Nageed – Content Director, Dazed MENA
• Farsa – Artist
• HUGEL – DJ & Producer (Keynote Speaker)
• James Khoury – Managing Director, Hot Axis
• Jade – Founder & Resident DJ, Factory People
• Keena – Artist
• Lara Kays – Senior Event & Project Manager, Freelance
• Mai El Mokadem – Writer & Journalist, Freelance
• Mayssa Karaa – Artistic Director, Berklee Abu Dhabi
• Megatronic – Artist
• Misty – DJ & Producer
• Moody Jones – General Manager, DIRTYBIRD & EMPIRE Dance
• Nada Al Elhabi – General Manager, MDLBEAST Foundation
• Nicole Moudaber – DJ, Producer, and Label Owner
• Onur Ates – Managing Director, Mixmag MENA & Groove Atelier
• Pierre Carnet – Managing Director, MASSIVEMUSIC MENA
• Roberta Hickey – Director of MENA, The Beatport Group
• Rolbac – DJ & Producer
• Samer Jamal – Strategic Partner Manager, Meta
• Sofia Ilyas – CCO, The Beatport Group
• Suhel Nafar – Head of WANA, EMPIRE
• Tamer Malki & Rami Abousab (Bedouin) – DJ/Producer Duo
• Timmy Mowafi – Co-Founder & Managing Partner, SceneNoise/MO4 Network
• Wassim Bou Malham – Founder, Factory People
• Yara Temsah – Head of Production, Hot Axis