IMS Dubai 2025 returns with new speakers and engaging sessions on November 13-14, at 25hours Hotel One Central. Succeeding last year’s sold-out debut, the second edition positions the Middle East as a rising global hub for electronic music. With an expanded speaker lineup and elevated music programming, IMS Dubai 2025 aims to foster richer cultural connections. It seeks to drive deeper industry collaboration across MENA and the global music community.
Connecting Global Music Innovators
Entering its second year, IMS Dubai 2025 will once again unite a diverse network of artists, executives, leaders, and 100+ speakers. Over two days, they’ll explore the future of music, finance, and innovation. Conversations shift focus on cross-border collaboration to strengthen the bridge between MENA’s creative network and the international music scene.
Music and Culture
The Music & Culture Room sessions dive into the sounds and stories emerging from cities like Cairo and Casablanca, with exclusive breakdowns of influential tracks and movements. A few sessions to look out for:
- The Pyramids Playbook: Staging Monumental Electronic Music Experiences
- Mahraganat: From the Streets to the Mainstream Presented by Believe
- The Story Behind the Song of the Summer: Vanco ft AYA ‘Ma Tnsani’
- Is the DJ Booth the New Runway?
- AMA: Live Music In The MENA Region
Tech and Finance
Meanwhile, the Tech & Finance Room looks at music as an asset, tokenization, and how Web3 is shaping the next wave of creators. Beatport and Pete Tong DJ Academy lead practical workshops on production, performance, and the business behind the music. Amongst many others, make sure not to miss:
- Rhythm & Return:Valuing Music as an Asset
- Tokenization of Music: 101
- Music in Gaming & Virtual Concerts: State of Market
Between sessions, delegates can connect and recharge in the Jameson Lounge, home to the Green Sofa Stage—a space for conversation, creativity, and community.
New Names, Big Energy
Renowned DJ and producer Nooriyah is co-hosting the event with IMS co-founder Pete Tong. IMS Dubai 2025 promises an immersive experience for both attendees and speakers. Industry leaders and passionate music fans can look forward to dynamic conversations and forward-thinking panels. They can explore the intersection of music, finance, technology, and culture.
The 2025 edition welcomes a wave of fresh talent and influential voices, including DJ Habibeats, Josh Baker, Vanco, AYA, Gawdat, and Sarah Hardan, joining a stellar lineup that already features HUGEL, Nicole Moudaber, Bedouin, Misty, Rolbac, Megatronic, and Jade. They’ll share the stage with leaders and creatives from TikTok, Spotify, YouTube, Sony Music Publishing, alongside returning partners and institutions such as IFPI, Music Nation, and JDEED.
Global Sounds to Iconic Venues
This year’s program dives into some of the key topics shaping the industry today, including AI in music and artist entrepreneurship. As day turns to night, the energy continues with performances from emerging MENA talent and international headliners.
The party continues across iconic venues including Ushuaïa Dubai Harbour Experience, Surf Club, Be Beach, Monkey Bar, and more. Catch Nicole Moudaber’s Official Pre-Party at Reunion on November 12. A Beatport Live showcase featuring top regional talent from Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, Qatar and beyond on November 13. Sunset Sessions makes a comeback with surprise guests on November 14.
Connecting Cultures Through Sound: IMS Dubai 2025
IMS Dubai 2025 features a broader speakers on the lineup, deeper regional connections, and a vibrant setting in Dubai’s 25hours Hotel. Whether you’re a seasoned music executive or an emerging artist, this event serves as a platform to network with industry peers and gain valuable insights. Draw inspiration from groundbreaking ideas and expert-led sessions. Learn about creative innovations shaping the future of music and culture throughout two days.
Limited IMS Dubai 2025 badges remain at the official IMS Dubai website.
