Dubai International Content Market

About

The Dubai International Content Market (DICM) is the Middle East and Africa’s premier marketplace for media, entertainment and content commerce — bringing together content creators, distributors, streaming platforms, broadcasters, investors and government players under one roof. Held at the Madinat Jumeirah Conference & Events Centre, Dubai, the event is scheduled for 4–5 November 2025.

Organised by INDEX Conferences & Exhibitions (a member of INDEX Holding), DICM serves as a dynamic platform for showcasing and licensing content spanning TV, film, animation, digital platforms and cross-border co-productions. 

Each year, the event attracts hundreds of exhibitors and decision-makers from across the world — for example the 2024 edition pulled in more than 90 exhibitors and over 250 buyers from 50+ countries. 

What you’ll find at the event

• Exhibition & Content Marketplace – A curated floor where content sellers present finished and in-development formats, dramas, animation, documentaries and digital originals for acquisition and partnership.

• Content Business Hub & Match-making – A pre-scheduled B2B meeting platform enabling one-to-one sessions between buyers and sellers; the 2025 edition expects 500+ meetings. 

• DICM Talks & Thought-Leadership – Panels and fireside chats addressing global content trends: Arabic originals, micro-dramas, sports media rights, streaming strategy, co-productions. 

• Producers Connect / Co-Production Hub – Dedicated zones where producers, platforms and financiers explore joint projects and partnerships, especially in the fast-growing MENA region. 

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Who should attend?

• Content producers, script-writers and creative development teams seeking co-production or distribution partners

• Distributors, broadcasters, streaming platforms and digital-content buyers looking to acquire regional and international IP

• Investors, financiers and media-tech vendors eyeing content market growth in MENA and beyond

• Government/media regulation bodies, industry associations and rights-holders seeking to engage in the regional content ecosystem

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Why this event matters

With co-productions in the MENA region growing at more than 20 % year-on-year, DICM plays a strategic role as a hub for content trade, collaboration and market entry in one of the fastest-evolving regions globally. contentasia.tv
Dubai’s positioning as a media and production hub makes this event a key gateway for global content players to connect with the Middle East & Africa markets.

Practical tips

• Register early: Premium B2B meeting slots, pavilion spaces and pitch opportunities fill up fast.

• Prepare your pitch and content slate: Whether you’re selling formats or seeking partners, come with trailers, log-lines, budget overviews and rights details.

• Pre-book meetings via the Content Business Hub to maximise productivity.

• Attend the Talks agenda to stay on top of trends (e.g., streaming, Arabic originals, genre shifts).

• Bring credentials: If you're a distributor or platform, have content catalogues ready; if you’re a creator or producer, highlight unique IP or first-mover genres.

• Network beyond the show floor: Co-production dinners, breakout lounges and casual meet-ups can yield the biggest relationships.