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Saudi-backed Kingdom of Gaming event delayed to 2027

Kingdom of Gaming, a new Saudi government-backed games industry event, has been delayed from its original December 1-3 dates in Riyadh to an unspecified date in 2027. The event's website and social accounts were quietly updated to read "Coming in 2027" without any public announcement. The delay is attributed to escalating regional conflict following the US and Israel's war with Iran, which has led to Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, including strikes on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport. Informa, the parent company of event organizer Tahaluf, reported that the disruption has forced it to reschedule further events and assume no further revenue in Saudi Arabia this year. The event had promised over 20,000 attendees, 500 studios, and 200 investors, with companies like Ubisoft and Roblox on the line-up. The Saudi government-linked venture builder Levelz Gaming Group acknowledged the delay, citing the current situation.

• Kingdom of Gaming event delayed to 2027 due to regional conflict.
• Event website updated to 'Coming in 2027' without official announcement.
• Informa rescheduled Cityscape Global to January 2027 and Global Health Exhibition to October 2027.

Informa 2026 Nine-Month Trading Update

Informa has published its 2026 Nine-Month Trading Update on 27 October 2026, reporting continuing growth.

GDC Festival of Gaming 2027 Shifts to Four-Day Format

The Game Developers Conference (GDC) has announced that its 2027 Festival of Gaming will adopt a four-day format, running from Monday, March 1 to Thursday, March 4. Organizers state this is a deliberate move to create a higher-quality, more focused and valuable experience, concentrating programming during peak community activity days. The new Business Hall at Moscone West will be open all four days, while Festival Hall at Moscone South operates Tuesday to Thursday. This follows earlier changes announced for 2027, including new passes, expanded networking, larger session rooms, and more hands-on workshops. Additionally, the Game Developers Choice Awards (GDCA) will now accept direct submissions from publishers and developers for the first time, moving away from a nomination-based system. Eligibility includes games released on PC or console between January 1 and December 31, 2026, with a submission deadline of November 1, 2026.

• GDC Festival of Gaming 2027 will run from Monday, March 1 to Thursday, March 4, adopting a four-day format.
• The change aims to create a higher quality, more focused and valuable experience, concentrating programming during peak community activity days.
• The Business Hall at Moscone West will be open all four days; Festival Hall at Moscone South operates Tuesday to Thursday.

Orange Logic SVP: Agentic Systems Are Future of Content Operations

MarTech's season four premiere of Conversations with MarTech features Misti Vogt, SVP of engagement at Orange Logic, discussing the future of content operations. Vogt argues that traditional digital asset management (DAM) platforms are failing due to the massive volume of content and evolving regulations like the EU AI Act. She notes that ownership of DAM platforms is shifting back to IT departments, as AI-driven ecosystems require robust information architecture and data context. Content must become 'self-aware,' carrying structured metadata about its creation, target audience, lineage, and performance. Vogt introduces the concept of 'brand agents'—AI agents that know brand guidelines, allowing creatives to query them or submit files for automated compliance checks, reducing time to market. The episode also covers B2B marketing strategy, authenticity, and consumer-led personalization.

• Misti Vogt, SVP of engagement at Orange Logic, states traditional digital asset management platforms are failing in the current content landscape.
• According to the article, DAM platform ownership is shifting back to IT departments due to AI-driven information architecture needs.
• Vogt argues content must include structured data on creation context, target audience, lineage, and market performance to be 'self-aware'.