IMS Dubai announces new speakers representing key industry leaders, artists, and innovators across Middle East North Africa!
The organizers said:”International Music Summit (IMS), the premier platform for thought leadership in electronic music, today announces its much-anticipated nighttime program for the inaugural edition of IMS Dubai. The announcement also includes the addition of a range of new speakers representing key industry leaders, artists, and innovators across Middle East North Africa (MENA), offering unparalleled insights into the intersection of music, finance, and technology in the region, and cementing Dubai’s place at the heart of electronic music’s cultural and business growth.
Supported by key partners AlphaTheta and Beatport, IMS Dubai’s evening program takes place across 14-15 November and will be hosted at Soho Garden’s Hive, Garden, and Playroom venues, as well as Farrago and Ginger Moon at W Dubai – Mina Seyahi, allowing delegates to experience the dynamic energy of Dubai’s nightlife. The summit will feature exclusive showcases and underground sets from international artists including Deep Dish, Echonomist and STRYV as well as regional based talent including Cosmicat, Honeytrap, Mo Ezabyy, Parvané, Yas Meen Selectress and more, guaranteeing line-ups that reflect the diverse sound of the region and beyond. In addition, Beatport will present a special sunset live stream event at Ginger Moon featuring a secret unannounced lineup.
New topics and speakers announced as part of the summit program include a Keynote Interview with Swiss electronic music producer and DJ duo Adriatique, John Saliba (Sekoya / Soho Garden, President/Founder, Lebanon) will share insights learned from over 18 years of experience in the entertainment business and his vision to create an immersive, urban experience for the people of Dubai. Elie Saba (Addmind, Managing Partner, Lebanon) will discuss his role driving growth and expansion at one of the leading hospitality companies in Dubai with over 22 brands and venues, in conversation with Maria May (CAA, Head of Electronic, UK). The summit will also feature a deep dive into The Evolution of the MENA Music Industry.
Other newly announced speakers representing some of the industry’s key players include James Craven (Live Nation Middle East; President, UK) Ahmad Alghawanmeh (Sony Music Entertainment; Vice President, Revenue & Growth Strategy, Jordan), Hassan Alwan (Boogie Box; Founder, Iraq), &Friends (Artist, USA) and Maria Malasangre (SoundSisters Morocco, Founder, Brazil) who will provide invaluable insights into the future of electronic music in MENA and the broader global industry.
This edition of IMS marks the summit’s strategic entry into the MENA region, following successful summits in Los Angeles, Shanghai, Singapore, and Malta. With Dubai as the host city, the summit underscores the city’s emerging role as a critical player in the global electronic music landscape. Badges for IMS Dubai are on sale now, priced from dh595 with discounted badges available for full time students, under 27s and People of Determination priced at d215. 1% of all delegate badge and sponsor income from this event will be donated to IMS charity climate action partner EarthPercent.
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IMS DUBAI NEWLY ANNOUNCED SPEAKERS A-Z:
&Friends (Artist; US)
Adriatique (Artist; Switzerland)
Ahmad Alghawanme (Sony Music Entertainment; Vice President, Revenue & Growth Strategy; Jordan)
Ali El Husseini (Glava Holding; Chief Marketing Officer; Lebanon)
Amira Guetif (Soundscapes; Hybrid Creative Lead; Tunisia)
Caroline Champarnaud (SACEM; Executive Director of International, France)
Charlesy (O Live & O Beach Music; Director; UK)
Cherine Altobaishi (MassiveMusic; Senior Account Manager; Lebanon / KSA)
Elie Saba (Addmind; Managing Partner; Lebanon)
Habiba ElSayed (Takwene; Content Marketing Manager; Egypt)
Hanene Ben Smail (Altea Agency, Managing Director; France)
Hassan Alwan (Boogie Box; Founder, Creative Director & DJ; Iraq)
James Craven (Live Nation Middle East; President; UK)
John Saliba (Sekoya / Soho Garden; President & Founder; Lebanon)
Katie Knight (Presenter; UK)
Kazim Rashid (Chief Creative & Brand Officer – RA / Resident Advisor; UK)
Lindi Delight (Spektra; Founder; Canada)
Maria Malasangre (Soundsisters Morocco; Founder & DJ; Brazil)
Maria May (CAA; Head of Electronic; UK)
Mark Lawrence (Global Director, Electronic Music; b:electronic Publishing; UK)
Max Lee (UTA; Agent; UK)
Rawan Dabbas (IFPI; MENA Regional Director; Jordan)
Rishi Patel (Plus Eight Equity Partners; General Partner; US)
Sophia Kerney (HE.SHE.THEY. / The Weird & The Wonderful; Co-Founder; UK)
Steve Hogan (WME; Partner; UK)
Theo Braund (Terra Solis by Tomorrowland; Resort General Manager; UK)
Tito El Kachab (Nacelle; CEO & Founder; Egypt)
William Mullally (The National; Arts & Culture Editor; US)
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED SPEAKERS A-Z:
Abdel Rahman Gawdat – DancIN’ Music Records, Realm Events, Gawdat; Founder & DJ (Egypt)
Aloki Batra – Five Hospitality & The Pacha Group; CEO (India)
Amir Ahmad – Reed Smith; Partner (Netherlands)
Bader Assery – MDLBEAST; Sr. Project Manager, Strategy & Special Projects (Saudi Arabia)
Cosmicat – Artist (Saudi Arabia)
Declan McGlynn – Voice-Swap / Future Filter; Co-founder / Founder and CEO (Ireland)
Deep Dish – Artists (Iran / USA)
Deian Markov – The Artist Network / Groove On The Grass; Founder & MD (Bulgaria)
Dimitrios Khater; HIDE CLUB, Doha; Founder & CEO (Lebanon / Greece)
Elia Mssawir – Talent+; Head of Entertainment (Lebanon)
Finlay Johnson – AFEM: Association for Electronic Music; COO (UK)
Janet Ashak – YouTube; Head of Music MENA (Egypt)
Jawad Al-Dogum – Overground; Founder & Creative Director (Jordan)
Jenn Getz – House of Queens; Co-Founder / DJ (UK)
Kalim Hachem / KayteK – Surf Club; Music Director (Lebanon)
Karam Toubba – DJ, Curator, Consultant in Arts & Culture, Turkey
Karima Damir – Warner Music ME; A&R Director MENA
Khaled Chilwan – Techno Bahrain / Flow Parties; Founder / Promoter /DJ (Bahrain)
Liliana Abudalo – Believe; Head of Labels & Artists Solutions MENA (Jordan / Poland)
Maha ElNabawi – Billboard Arabia; Managing Editor (Egypt)
Marjana Jaidi – Oasis Festival; Founder / Creative Director (Morocco)
Nathan Jordan – Defected; Head of Inclusion (UK)
Nicholas Parasram – Thin Ice Entertainment; Co-Founder (USA)
Omar Gamal – Hence Management & Duck Soup; Founder / Partner (Egypt)
Onur Ates – Mixmag MENA; Managing Director (Turkey)
Parvané Barret – Creative Consultant & DJ (France / Iran)
Pete Tong – Broadcaster & Artist (UK)
Philipp Straub – Soho Garden, Network Artists; Consultant (Austria)
Ramez Moufid – Red Bull; Culture Marketing Manager (Egypt)
Roberta Hickey – Little Pink Book & MAC Global; Founder / Head of Talent Booking (UK)
Salam Kmeid – Anghami; Head of Content Marketing (Lebanon)
Saliah – DJ / Producer & Creative Director for Social Change (UK / Lebanon)
Salma Elshami – Thuraya Agency; Artist Manager (Palestine / Austria)
Shadi Megalla – Flip Side Record Shop & Ark To Ashes; Owner, DJ & Producer (Egypt)
Sofia Ilyas – Beatport; Chief Community Officer (UK)
Spek – Founder/CEO; PopArabia/ESMAA; Executive Vice President, International & Emerging Markets (Canada)
Stryv; Artist (USA)
Theo Makris – Pure ibiza 94.7 Dubai; CEO (UK)
Timmy Mowafi – SceneNoise & MO4 Network; Co-Founder (Egypt)
Wassim Bou Malham – Factory People & Gharam Electric; Cofounder & Composer (Lebanon)
Yas Meen Selectress – Dhamma Collective; Co-Founder & DJ (Egypt)
