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    ChinaJoy 2026

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    Shanghai New International Expo Centre

    Booth #W3-E105

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    31 July – 3 August 2026

    Expanding into new markets is not just about access.

    It is about infrastructure, speed and the ability to move product efficiently across regions.

    ChinaJoy is one of Asia's leading gaming exhibitions, bringing together game developers, publishers, technology providers and industry leaders from around the world.

    Meet the DMCC Gaming Centre team in Shanghai to discover why Dubai has become one of the fastest-growing destinations for gaming businesses expanding across the Middle East, Africa and beyond. Selected meetings will also include representatives from the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, giving attendees the opportunity to learn more about Dubai's coordinated support for international gaming businesses.

    Why attend

    DMCC Gaming Centre

    Discover how to establish your gaming business in Dubai through DMCC Gaming Centre.

    Learn about company setup, licensing and regional expansion opportunities.

    Meet representatives from DMCC Gaming Centre and the Department of Economy and Tourism.

    Explore partnership opportunities across Dubai's gaming ecosystem.

    Agenda

    Welcome Remarks
    Ahmed Bin Sulayem
    Executive Chairman and CEO, DMCC
    Special Address
    Mohit Agarwal
    Director, The Asian Tea Group
    The DMCC Tea Centre & Business Setup
    Gary Winslade
    Associate Director - Tea, DMCC

    Plan Your Next Phase of Global Growth with DMCC
    Bassel Bitar
    Senior Manager, Corporate Sales, DMCC
    Panel Discussion
    Expert Insights on Scaling Your Business in Dubai and Internationally

    Panellists:

    Gary Winslade
    Associate Director - Tea, DMCC

    Sreejith Balakrishnan
    Director of Sales, Agro Commodities DMCC

    Martin Whitaker
    Head of Co Manufacturing, Bettys and Taylors Group Ltd
    Q&A

    Explore the DMCC Tea Centre

    Access world-class processing, storage, tea blending, and packaging facilities, along with valuable networking opportunities.

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    Meet the team

    Zain Al Qudah

    Zain Al Qudah

    Manager -
    DMCC Gaming Centre

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    4:00 pm – Registration
    4:30 pm – Opening
    4:40 pm – What Makes a Game Investable?
    4:55 pm – Fireside Chat “Build Ugly, Scale Beautiful”

    5:25 pm – What Makes a Game Investable?
    5:40 pm – “The Missing Middle: the Gap between Gaming Potential & Family Office Conviction”
    5:55 pm – Pathway to Epiphany’s Mentorship Program
    6:10 pm – Networking

    The DMCC Tea Centre

    The DMCC Tea Centre is a purpose-built facility supporting the global tea trade, with the capacity to handle over 43,000 tonnes of tea annually. Located next to one of the region’s largest ports, the centre offers end-to-end capabilities, including:

     

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    Blending and product development

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    Tea tasting and evaluation facilities

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    Packaging across multiple formats

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    Temperature-controlled storage and warehousing

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    Member-to-member trade within a global tea network

    Who should attend

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    Game studios and publishers

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    Gaming technology companies, platform providers, gaming service providers

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    Companies planning international expansion

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