Kingdom of Gaming to launch inaugural industry event in Riyadh

Riyadh is set to host the inaugural Kingdom of Gaming (KoG) event from December 1–3, 2026, at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center – Malham. The event aims to connect global gaming companies, investors, developers, and talent to foster industry growth and new partnerships.

Organizers expect over 20,000 attendees, including 500 studios and developers, 300 exhibitors and sponsors, and 200 investors. Major industry participants named as Global Gaming Leaders include Savvy Games Group, Ubisoft, and Roblox. The program will feature more than 200 speakers across four platforms, covering topics such as investment, publishing, game development, artificial intelligence, and esports.

Supporting partners include Neom, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Tuwaiq Academy. The event will also include the KoG Academy, offering workshops and training programs like the ‘Made in the Kingdom’ initiative supported by Unreal Engine.