HUGEL, Nicole Moudaber & Bedouin join co-hosts Pete Tong & Nooriyah, plus Industry heavyweights from AddMind, Berklee AbuDhabi, Dazed MENA, Empire, Factory People, Meta, SceneNoise & more will come together at the 25Hr Hotel, One Central, for a two-day summit on 13th & 14th November 2025, exploring the intersections of Music, Culture, Finance,and Technology across the MENA Region.
Gearing up for its highly anticipated second edition, Beatport Presents International Music Summit (IMS) Dubai, officially announces its first round of speakers, topics, and evening event partners. Hosted by IMS co-founder and legendary BBC Radio 1 Broadcaster Pete Tong alongside Saudi-born and UK-based DJ, producer, and presenter Nooriyah, Beatport Presents IMS Dubai today announces its first speakers and keynote participants.
Global superstar HUGEL joins the summit as a keynote speaker, alongside Lebanese-British techno sensation Nicole Moudaber, Bedouin made up of Jordanian Tamer Malkiand Egyptian-American Rami Abousab, Egypt's beloved house maestro Misty, Lebanese heavyweight Rolbac, ADDMIND’S managing partner Elie Saba, The Beatport Group’s CCO Sofia Ilyas, Meta’s Strategic Partner Manager Samer Jamal, and Factory People’s co-founder and resident DJ Jade. The summit will also host the MENA premiere of the new film from legendary Northern Irish duo Bicep,
Pete Tong says -“The launch of Beatport Presents IMS Dubai last year showed just how much energy, creativity and ambition exists in our community in the SWANA region. Electronic music here is on an exciting upward trajectory, creatively, culturally, and as an evolving market with exciting opportunities for growth and collaboration. I’m thrilled to return and co-host alongside Nooriyah.
Beatport Presents IMS Dubai provides the perfect backdrop to bring our values to life while showcasing and celebrating the amazing music and talent emerging from the region.”Summit Content & Key ThemesIMS Dubai’s second edition will tackle the most pressing issues shaping the global and regional industry. From a market focus on Lebanon, AI in music production, diaspora identity, grassroots investment, homegrown festivals, and the ‘habibification’ of house musicto the intersection of music and fashion, the summit promises bold conversations and forward-thinking insight.
It will also mark the launch of the MENA Women in Music mentorship scheme powered by Little Pink Book, a platform that spotlights female talent & women in music through events, panels, and showcases.The ‘Finance & Technology’ Room 2,will spotlight conversations at the cutting edge of tech, web3, gaming, investment and finance, with a dedicated section on production presented by Beatport Connect. Speakers for this room will be announced soon.
Additionally, a networking floor will feature live DJs throughout both days, hosted by Mixmag UAE and Kiss FM
Nooriyah says -“I’m so excited to be joining Beatport Presents IMS Dubai as co-host this year alongside Pete Tong. The SWANA region is one of the most inspiring places in electronic music right now, full of creativity and growth. This summit provides a platform to celebrate incredible artists, amplify the voices of the region, and create meaningful connections that will help shape the future of our culture across SWANA and beyond.”
As day turns to night, delegates will experience Dubai’s nightlife across the city. Highlights include Beatport Live at Monkey Bar on 13th November and partner events at Ushuaïa Dubai Harbour Experience, Surf Club, Be Beach, Reunion, and Helipad from Wednesday 12th -Sunday 16th November, cementing IMS Dubai as a true citywide takeover.
With early bird tickets sold out and last year’s summit a complete sell-out, demand for this year is higher than ever. Discounted badges are also available for full-time students, under-27s, and persons of determination. Expect additional speaker, topic, and evening programming announcements in the coming weeks. For full details around this year's event, visit the official website of the summit.
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