International mix target published by the organizer.
Programme tracker
Kingdom of Gaming 2026 Schedule
Last checked: 6 October 2026
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Kingdom of Gaming has now published more detail across both its Builder and Believer experiences. The event runs 1–3 December 2026 in Riyadh, with 200+ speakers planned across four stages and a newly named culture experience called The Lost Quarter.
New programme details
The official event page now targets a 60% international mix and says 50 startups are targeted for visibility through founder showcases, investment programming and meetings designed to support deal flow.
Networking is planned around pre-event profiles, AI-powered match suggestions, advance scheduling of 1-to-1 meetings, in-app messaging and post-event follow-up support.
Dedicated deal areas are now named as the Investment Quarter, Startup & Saudi Showcase, Academy Showcase and Launchpad startup programme.
Builder content themes include investment and ownership, AI in games, ecosystem building, creator development and the craft and technology of play. The event also lists hands-on workshops using tools including Unity and Unreal Engine.
Targeted for visibility, showcases and investor access.
Profile-based match suggestions and advance meeting scheduling.
Investment Quarter, Startup & Saudi Showcase, Academy Showcase and Launchpad.
Primary source: Official Kingdom of Gaming — Why Attend ↗. These are organizer-published targets and planned programme features, not completed-event results.
New · 6 October
The Lost Quarter: culture beyond the B2B programme.
The latest organizer announcement names a dedicated experience for gaming culture and community.
Arcades & retro
Arcades and retro experiences are now explicitly named in the organizer's Lost Quarter announcement.
Creators & activations
Creator activity and community-led activations form part of the newly announced experience.
Competitions & performances
Competitions and performances are included, while detailed timings and lineups remain pending.
Status: The Lost Quarter is confirmed by the organizer. Exact daily timings, internal venue location and complete access rules have not yet been published.
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Check announced themes and confirmed speakers. Individual session times are still subject to announcement, so verify programme details before choosing a pass.
What is still pending?
The full day-by-day timetable, exact session titles, complete speaker assignments, room locations and start/end times are still being released. KOG26 will not create speculative agenda entries.
How this page will be updated
Confirmed schedule information will be added from the official event site or direct participant announcements, with a last-checked date so visitors can see how current the information is.
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Frequently asked questions
Kingdom of Gaming 2026 FAQ.
Quick answers with links to the relevant KOG26 planning pages.
When is Kingdom of Gaming 2026?
The event is scheduled for 1–3 December 2026 in Riyadh.
Has the full Kingdom of Gaming 2026 schedule been released?
The programme is still developing. KOG26 updates this tracker as reliable session, stage and timing information becomes available.
Where can I see confirmed Kingdom of Gaming speakers?
Use the speakers tracker for confirmed names and individual speaker profiles.
Where can I see confirmed companies and participants?
Use the exhibitors and participants tracker, which separates company roles rather than labeling every participant as an exhibitor.
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