The summit will also see the launch of the MENA Women in Music mentorship scheme, powered by Little Pink Book, which aims to amplify female talent across the region.

IMS Dubai 2025 Positions Itself as the SWANA Hub for Global Electro Music Dialogue

Marrakech – Beatport Presents IMS Dubai has announced its first wave of speakers and keynote participants for its 2025 edition, set to take place from November 12–16 across the city.

Co-hosted by IMS co-founder and BBC Radio 1 broadcaster Pete Tong alongside Saudi-born, UK-based DJ and presenter Nooriyah, the summit promises an ambitious mix of global stars and regional heavyweights.

French DJ-producer HUGEL will deliver a keynote address.Among the performers are Lebanese-British techno powerhouse Nicole Moudaber, New York-based duo Bedouin, Egypt’s house favorite Misty, Lebanese artist Rolbac, ADDMIND’s Elie Saba, Beatport’s CCO Sofia Ilyas, Meta’s Samer Jamal, and Factory People’s co-founder Jade.

The event will also host the MENA premiere of TAKKUK, the new film from acclaimed Northern Irish duo Bicep.

“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 a market. I’m thrilled to return and co-host alongside Nooriyah,” stated Pete Tong in a press release shared with MWN.

The second edition of IMS Dubai will explore themes central to the future of electronic music. Discussions will range from the role of AI in music production to diaspora identity, grassroots investment, the “habibification” of house music, and the growing intersection of music and fashion.

A dedicated room on “Finance & Technology” will spotlight innovation in web3, gaming, production and investment.

Beyond panels and discussions, IMS Dubai will transform the city into a festival hub, with partner events and showcases across venues such as Monkey Bar, Ushuaïa Dubai Harbour Experience, Surf Club, Be Beach, Reunion, and Helipad.

Last year’s summit sold out, and early bird tickets for 2025 have already been snatched up. Discounted badges remain available for students, under-27s, and persons of determination through the official IMS Dubai website.

With more speakers and programs yet to be revealed, IMS Dubai is shaping up as one of the region’s most anticipated music industry gatherings of the year.