- Headlining the first edition of PopConME will be Jon Snow of Game of Thrones, Kit Harington
- Confirmed to attend the first edition of PopConME are prominent CW superhero Arrow actor Stephen Amell, The Walking Dead and Marvel’s Red Skull actor Ross Marquand, Marvel legend, Co-creator of Ironman, and War Machine and Bernard Hill who played King Theoden of the classic Lord of the Rings
UAE, Dubai, 27 October 2022: PopCon Middle East & GameExpo has announced the sale of tickets
for the first edition of the pop culture convention taking place from 10th to 13th November 2022. They are available for purchase at Speedy Comics, Platinumlist and Virgin Megastore. PopConME and GameExpo are a part of the Dubai Esports Festival under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Media Council will take place at the Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC), Expo City Dubai, and will feature the biggest Hollywood celebrities, meet and greet sessions, international artists and creators, exclusive workshops, movie screenings, artist alley, Cosplay, gaming competitions & esports tournaments among other attractions.
Single entry tickets start from AED139 for a one-day pass and AED249 for a 4-day pass. Family pack tickets can be purchased starting at AED399. Children under 12 will be able to attend the convention for AED50 and under 7 for free. Four-day VIP passes that allow fast track access for badge collection and Meet the Heroes sections along with Silver Circle access for the mainstage and an exciting bag of PopConME & GameExpo merchandise for AED500. For VVIP four day pass priced at AED3,500 fans will get fast track access or free early delivery for VIP pack with badge and merch, fast track access for Meet the Heroes, one private meet and greet with celebrities Golden Circle access for the Mainstage, PopConME & GameExpo exclusive merchandise.
Headlining the first edition of PopConME & GameExpo will be the HBO epic fantasy series Game of Thrones English actor Kit Harington. Also confirmed to attend the convection include Canadian actor Stephen Amell, best known for his role as Oliver Queen in the TV series Arrow, The Flash, Legends of Tomorrow and Supergirl. Some of his other notable performances include Jade Spade in Heels and Garrett in Code 8.
Dubai Esports Festival (DEF 2022) taking place from 9th to 20th November, the most exciting esports and gaming event in the Middle East, and a trend-setter for the region’s gaming industry which is set to cement Dubai’s position as a year-round global hub for esports and gaming. Some of the activations that will take place under Dubai Esports Festival include GameExpo, concerts, Initiate conference & workshops and PopConME to name a few. Featuring regional concerts and tournaments the festival will allow fans to interact with each other, meet the stars, get their hands on the latest game drops and merch.
Stephen Amell will be joined by Ross Marquand, Bernard Hill and Giancarlo Esposito. Ross is best known for his role as ‘Aaron’ in the apocalyptic zombie drama The Walking Dead since 2015. Ross is also known for his roles in Marvel Cinematic Universe characters like Red Skull and Ultron. Taking centre stage will also be celebrated film, television and stage actor, director, and producer Giancarlo Esposito. He is famous for his portrayal of crime kingpin Gustavo ‘Gus’ Fring in AMC’s critically acclaimed award-winning TV show Breaking Bad and its prequel Better Call Saul. Hailing from the UK, English actor Bernard Hill who is widely recognized for playing Théoden in The Lord of the Rings trilogy, Captain Edward Smith in the timeless classic Titanic and the Warden of San Quentin Prison in the Clint Eastwood film True Crime.
PopConME & GameExpo will give fans the opportunity to celebrate their favourite celebrities, meet like-minded people, and indulge in the world of fantasy & gaming all under one roof. Comic book geeks will get the opportunity to meet and greet their favourite talents up close, attend exclusive workshops and buy one-of-a-kind merchandise at the Artist Alley. Packed with interactive gaming zones and activations PopConME & GameExpo will host its own People’s Choice Cosplay, Dungeons & Dragons, Pokémon/Yu-Gi-Oh Card Competitions & regional gaming tournaments across genres of AAA game titles.
To secure tickets and find out more about PopConME, visit
PopCon ME: http://popconme.com/,
About PopConME:
PopConME is a world-class celebration of all things pop culture from anime to cosplay, gaming, film, music and literature. An annual event that brings the community together in a celebration of all things pop culture. PopConME is the leading event in the region and a benchmark in the industry. Boasting an amazing lineup of celebrities and artists along with brand collaborations and activations.
About the organizer, Alanza:
Founded in 2016 under the leadership of Dr. Sharifa Abdulqader Obaid, Alanza LLC is a holding company specializing in everything Pop Culture. Alanza serves the Pop Culture community and its love for art, anime, comics, movies and music from selling high-end memorabilia and rare comics to apparel as well as hosting ongoing events. Alanza owns Speedy Comics and Cafe, Mend Academy, Sand Dunes Management Consultancy, MVP IP Management, Geek House Show and PopConME.
Get sneak peeks & test ride upcoming games, compete against your idols at the freeplay gaming zones featuring all your favourite games, enjoy a taste of nostalgia at the Retro Games Zone or catch up with your favourite creators at the Streamers Hub. Unwind & make the most of every action-packed moment at GameExpo.
About Dubai Esports Festival
Hosted by Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE) in partnership with VSPN, Dubai Esports Festival (DEF2022) takes place from the 9th – 20th November and celebrates the love of video games with the aim of setting the trend as the region’s gaming industry and bolstering Dubai’s position as a global hub for esports and interactive tech-driven entertainment, and as a global city at the forefront of innovation. The annual festival will be the first international leisure event to be held at the Dubai Exhibition Centre at Expo City Dubai. The inaugural DEF 2022 will feature a combination of competitive esports tournaments including the PUBG Global Championship, a school tournament for students, a live concert, an immersive gaming experience, as well as industry networking events for domestic, regional and international stakeholders and partners.
About the organizer, DWTC:
With a vision to make Dubai the world’s leading destination for all major exhibitions, conferences and events, DWTC has evolved from being the regional forerunner of the fast-growing MICE industry into a multi-dimensional business catalyst, focusing on Venues, Events and Real Estate Management. Complementary to the primary service offerings are a range of value-added services from media/advertising, engineering and technical consultation and wedding planning, security services and an award-winning hospitality portfolio.
About Virgin:
Virgin Megastore is an international entertainment brand, and the leading lifestyle retail destination in the Middle East & North Africa, with 54 stores in 10 markets. Since its 2001 establishment in the UAE, Virgin Megastore has constantly established and expanded its Middle East presence as well as its product offering to stay ahead of regional growing trends and expectations.
A one-stop shop for all entertainment needs, Virgin Megastore covers multiple product lines & services like music, books, tech, gaming, fashion, toys, and ticketing. The brand has created a whole new experience in product offerings & events by balancing international trends while catering & adapting to local cultures across the region. This is done through continuous evolution in the brand experience and positioning, as well as constant support from the regional ‘it’ scene.
With its unique shopping experience, Virgin Megastore is an innovative entertainment destination for trendsetters and technophiles.
Virgin Megastore is truly a global brand with local flavour.
For more information, please visit: www.virginmegastore.ae https://tickets.virginmegastore.me/
About Platinumlist:
Platinumlist is the leading ticketing platform in the Middle East region. We cover entertainment, sports, business events and tourist attractions with online and retail tickets distribution.
Established in 2002, Platinumlist has consistently been evolving, offering state-of-the-art ticketing solutions to event organisers, venues, destination management companies and many other organisaitons. Some of these features and solutions include advanced event reporting, multilingual support, venue solutions, interactive seat mapping, sale console for partners and a lot more.
Platinumlist is also an extremely powerful marketing platform helping organisers’ events, venues, and outlets to reach out to their target audiences. In the last 3 years, Platinumlist’s presence in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia nearly tripled in terms of reach, subscriber base and operations.
Over the years, Platinumlist has mastered the craft of providing end-to-end ticketing solutions that begin from setting up and managing events, digital marketing as well as on-site, event-day ticket scanning and selling.
