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    From Studio to Scale:

    Funding, monetisation & growth in gaming

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    Uptown Tower Business Centre

    Level 12 · Auditorium

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    21 May 2026

    4:00PM - 7:00PM

    Expanding into new markets is not just about access.

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

    Join an exclusive session designed for gaming companies looking to grow and scale. This event brings together founders, investors, and industry experts to explore what it takes to build a sustainable gaming business in today’s market.

    You will gain practical insight into funding expectations, monetisation strategies, and growth pathways. The session also introduces a structured route into Epiphany’s mentorship programme.

    In partnership with

    Why attend

    DMCC Gaming Centre

    Opening (10 min): Introduction to DMCC Gaming Centre

    Learn which monetisation models are delivering results and how to apply them effectively.

    Connect with other gaming companies, founders, and experts in the ecosystem.

    Explore opportunities to scale through mentorship and industry support.

    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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    Agenda

    Opening

    • Introduction to DMCC Gaming Centre

    • Ecosystem overview and positioning

    • Introduction to Epiphany mentorship program

    Panel 1 “What Makes a Game Investable in 2026?”

    • Investor expectations

    • Common founder mistakes

    • Funding trends in gaming

    Panel 2 “Monetisation That Actually Works”

    • F2P vs premium vs hybrid model

    • Live operations and retention strategies

    • Case studies

    Q&A Session

    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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    Gaming startups
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    Companies looking to scale their operations and revenue.

    For more information about this event