Beatport Presents International Music Summit (IMS) Dubai has added new names to the lineup ahead of its return on November 2025 13–14 to the innovative, design-led 25hours Hotel One Central. Building on last year’s sold-out debut, this year’s Beatport Presents IMS Dubai raises the bar with a sharpened speaker roster, expanded music programming, and a stronger platform for talent, ideas, and business flowing between MENA and the wider global music community.

Co-hosted by DJ, audio and producer Nooriyah and IMS Co-Founder and music industry icon Pete Tong, the program expands with the additions of artist speakers DJ Habibeats, Josh Baker, Vanco, AYA, Gawdat and Sarah Hardan, building on previously announced global and regional artists including HUGEL, Nicole Moudaber, Bedouin, Misty, Rolbac, Megatronic and Jade.  

They’ll be joined by a range of leaders and creatives representing the most innovative and influential brands in the industry, including, IFPI, Music Nation, YouTube, Spotify, Sony Music Publishing, TikTok and JDEED.

When the sun sets over the summit, the action will continue in leading venues across Dubai. Delegate badges unlock access to the Official Pre-Party with Nicole Moudaber at Reunion (Nov 12), a Beatport Live session with a surprise lineup of the regions most exciting talent taking delegates on a musical journey with artists from Jordan & Lebanon to Egypt, Qatar and beyond (Nov 13), Beatport Live: Sunset Sessions (Nov 14) with more surprise guests, plus a curated calendar of showcases across the city’s most iconic venues from Ushuaïa Dubai Harbour Experience to Surf Club, Be Beach, Monkey Bar and more.

The final remaining Beatport Presents IMS Dubai badges are available to purchase from the IMS Dubai website, with discounted badges available for Under 27s, full-time students and Persons of Determination.