Kingdom of Gaming 2026
About the event
Kingdom of Gaming 2026 takes place in its first edition from 1 to 3 December 2026 at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center in Malham, running alongside Black Hat MEA at the same venue. It is organised by Tahaluf as a new platform bringing Saudi Arabia's gaming industry and gaming culture together, connecting decision-makers in development, publishing, investment and technology with players, creators and fans.
Over three days the event runs two connected tracks. The industry track targets studios, publishers, platforms, tool providers and investors, with a dedicated investment quarter, a startup Launchpad programme, sessions on AI, publishing and ecosystem building, and an app-based matchmaking system for pre-arranged meetings. The culture track targets players, creators, streamers and fans, with exclusive gameplay and unreleased titles, meetings with creators and esports teams, and hands-on workshops using tools such as Unity and Unreal. The organiser expects more than 20,000 visitors, more than 500 participating studios and developers, more than 300 exhibitors and sponsors, and more than 200 investors.
Access to the exhibition floor is free with an Expo Pass after pre-registration, and includes bus transport between the Riyadh metro and the Malham venue. The Student Pass is free with a valid student ID, and the Press and Investor passes are free under the organiser's conditions, with the Investor Pass by invitation only. Paid business passes start at $149 for the Founder Pass and $349 for the Gold Pass, both adding early access, the opening ceremony, pre-arranged business meetings and lounge access. The organiser will announce the full session programme and speaker lineup at a later date.