With keynotes, panels and curated music programming across the MENA region.
Photo credit: IMS Dubai – Official
After a sold-out debut, International Music Summit (IMS) will return to Dubai this November for the second edition of Beatport Presents IMS Dubai, hosted at Hotel One Central.
Taking place on November 13-14, 2025, the event will feature two days of panels, networking, and music. The summit focuses on four core pillars: music, culture, finance, and technology. The full speaker lineup and artist showcases will be announced soon.
Co-founder Pete Tong shared, “It’s exciting to see how IMS Dubai has already become a vital touchpoint for the region… Dubai is fast becoming a hub for forward-thinking creators, and IMS is right at the heart of it.”
Set against the backdrop of the Museum of the Future, this year’s venue will host discussions on the region’s creative ecosystem, the future of artist representation, and the intersection of music with emerging technologies.
As the MENA region emerges as a global hub for music and innovation, IMS Dubai offers a vital platform for creators, industry leaders, and rising talent to collaborate and connect. Last year’s highlights included performances by Deep Dish, Pete Tong, and Echonomist, alongside regional artists Cosmicat, Yas Meen Selectress, STRYV, and Saliah. Key speakers included Billboard Arabia’s Maha ElNabawi, Live Nation Middle East’s James Craven, and YouTube MENA’s Janet Ashak.
More information and early bird badges are available here.
