International Music Summit Expands to Middle East and North Africa with IMS Dubai 2024
After 17 years of successful conferences on the island of Ibiza, the International Music Summit (IMS) has announced its expansion to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region with the launch of IMS Dubai 2024. The two-day event, co-hosted by IMS co-founder Pete Tong and industry heavyweights AlphaTheta and Beatport, will take place at the W Hotel Dubai — Mina Seyahi on November 14th and 15th.
IMS Dubai 2024: A Hub for Industry Leaders and Electronic Music
IMS Dubai 2024 aims to gather key industry pioneers in one of MENA’s cultural hubs for a forum on trends and opportunities in the region. The event will focus on technology, music, and culture, celebrating MENA artists and innovators while fostering investment and entrepreneurship in the region’s growing electronic scene. With a keynote interview featuring pioneering duo Deep Dish and a platform for local and international talent to engage in discussions, IMS Dubai 2024 promises to be a groundbreaking event in the region.
Key Speakers and Panelists
Some of the key speakers already announced for the Summit include:
- Maha ElNabawi, Editor-in-Chief of Billboard Arabia
- Aloki Batra, Hospitality Consultant for Five Hospitality
- Janet Ashak, Head of Music MENA for YouTube
- Salam Kmeid, Head of Content Marketing for Anghami, the Arab World’s first legal streaming and digital distribution platform
- Nathan Jordan, Head of Marketing for Defected Records
IMS Dubai 2024 Program Highlights
The Summit will feature a range of panels, workshops, and discussions, including:
- Market Focus: Egypt, MENA Women in Music, Taking Arabic Artists to the Global Stage, and more
- Keynote Interview with Deep Dish
- Panels featuring rising stars like Yas Meen Selectress and British-Lebanese DJ Saliah
- Live music performances and DJ sets
- Networking opportunities with industry professionals and attendees
Badge Sales and Pricing
Badges for the International Music Summit Dubai 2024 go on sale starting today, September 19th. Students and People of Determination can take advantage of discounted rates. Proceeds from the event will support IMS’s climate action partner EarthPercent, reinforcing IMS’s commitment to using electronic music as a force for positive change globally. Find all badge and conference information at the IMS Dubai website.
Conclusion
IMS Dubai 2024 promises to be a game-changing event in the MENA region’s electronic music scene. With a star-studded lineup of speakers, panelists, and performers, the Summit is poised to bring together industry leaders and enthusiasts alike for two days of inspiring discussions, networking, and entertainment.
FAQs
Q: What is IMS Dubai 2024?
A: IMS Dubai 2024 is a two-day conference and networking event, co-hosted by International Music Summit and industry heavyweights AlphaTheta and Beatport, that will take place at the W Hotel Dubai — Mina Seyahi on November 14th and 15th.
Q: What is the focus of the Summit?
A: The Summit will focus on technology, music, and culture, celebrating MENA artists and innovators while fostering investment and entrepreneurship in the region’s growing electronic scene.
Q: Who are the key speakers and panelists?
A: Some of the key speakers and panelists already announced for the Summit include Maha ElNabawi, Editor-in-Chief of Billboard Arabia, Aloki Batra, Hospitality Consultant for Five Hospitality, Janet Ashak, Head of Music MENA for YouTube, Salam Kmeid, Head of Content Marketing for Anghami, and more.
Q: How can I attend IMS Dubai 2024?
A: Badges for the International Music Summit Dubai 2024 go on sale starting today, September 19th. Students and People of Determination can take advantage of discounted rates. Find all badge and conference information at the IMS Dubai website.