Jordan Daily -The Abdali has hosted ‘Pocket Gamer Connects Jordan 2026’ on 7 and 8 November, welcoming video game developers, representatives of local and global companies, investors and industry experts to two days where technology, creativity and entrepreneurship converged.
The programme featured panel discussions, workshops, exhibitions and interactive activities, including Games Design Week, the Jordanian Games Zone and the Build and Create Lab, alongside networking sessions where attendees exchanged expertise and explored opportunities for collaboration and investment. To nurture homegrown talent, Jordanian developers, startups and students were offered free and subsidised participation.
The event also included a session led by a game developer with a disability, a reflection of the diversity of talent and experience on show and in line with The Abdali’s commitment to creating an accessible environment where people from every segment of the community can take part.
Hosting the event underscores The Abdali’s standing as a multifaceted destination for conferences and cultural, entertainment and professional events, uniting business, innovation and varied experiences to add to the vibrancy of the capital’s urban scene.
