Dubai will be putting on it’s first International Music Summit later this month as the event that is annually held in Ibiza makes it’s first trip to Dubai as they expand with their event focused on “investment, entrepreneurship and business growth.”
The summit has grown into one of the electronic music’s most influential annual gatherings with a ton of innovation and growth rolled out over the course of their 17 year history attracting major label executives to emerging DJs and drawing a diverse range of attendees.
The inaugural IMS Dubai, hosted by Pete Tong, is scheduled to take place from November 14th through November 15th at W Hotel – Mina Seyahi in partnership with AlphaTheta and Beatport and will also be “celebrating the innovative music and rich cultural heritage of the MENA region, spotlighting the artists, collectives and visionaries driving its evolution.”
“Our goal is to inspire continued growth, support and investment while addressing the unique cultural challenges musicians and startups face,” the IMS founders said in an official press release. “Electronic music culture is built on long-standing principles of bringing people together from diverse backgrounds on the dancefloor. Music has the power to unify and we all have a part to play in creating safer spaces for all; a principle that IMS and Beatport proudly stand behind.”
Speakers confirmed for the first IMS Dubai include Aloki Batra, CEO of FIVE Hospitality and Pacha Group; Janet Ashak, Head of YouTube Music for MENA; Karima Damir, A&R Director for Warner Music Middle East; and Maha ElNabawi, Managing Editor of Billboard Arabia.
You can find out more information and details via the summit’s official website.
