International Music Summit announces first IMS Dubai 2024

As electronic music scene in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is rapidly evolving, IMS partners with AlphaTheta and Beatport to launch IMS Dubai aiming to connect pioneering artists, thought leaders, and industry stakeholders in order to explore the intersection of music and finance, cultural trends, or the role of technology in shaping the future of electronic music.

First MENA Electronic Music Summit

IMS Dubai will focus on investment, entrepreneurship, and business growth within the electronic music sector, offering a platform for professionals and artists to discuss emerging trends and capitalize on new opportunities and the summit will also highlight the expanding role of women and minority groups in the industry and celebrate the rich cultural heritage and innovative music of the MENA region.

Dubai’s selection as the host city underscores its growing influence in the global music scene while Industry leaders from across the region, including Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and the UAE, will participate in discussions alongside international experts. Strategically positioned at the crossroads of East and West, Dubai provides a unique backdrop for fostering cross-cultural collaboration within the electronic music community.

IMS Dubai as global expansion strategy

For nearly two decades, International Music Summit (IMS) has brought together the global electronic music community, focusing on industry trends and challenges globally with events held in locations like Ibiza, Shanghai, Singapore, Los Angeles, and Malta, seeking to make an impact where change were happening.

Mainly owned by Beatport, IMS debuts in the United Arab Emirates marks a strategic expansion into the Middle East and North Africa for the electronic music conference, specifying that IMS Dubai will be expanding into the MENA region without government funding, stating that their goal is to drive growth, support, and investment, addressing the cultural challenges faced by musicians and startups in the region.