Event Manager - dubai - Xsolla

Description

At Xsolla, we believe that great games begin as ideas, driven by the curiosity, dedication, and grit of creators around the world. Our mission is to empower these visionaries by providing the support and resources they need to bring their games to life. We are committed to leveling the playing field, ensuring that every creator has the opportunity to share their passion with the world. Headquartered in Los Angeles, with offices in Berlin, Seoul, and beyond, we partner with industry leaders like Valve, Twitch, and Ubisoft to clear the paths for innovation in gaming. Our global reach spans over 200 geographies, offering more than 700 payment methods in 130+ currencies.

You're a confident, resourceful, and culturally attuned event professional who thrives on creating impactful experiences that bring brands and communities together. You have a passion for the gaming and tech industries and a proven ability to manage events from concept to completion across diverse markets. The ideal candidate is both strategic and hands‑on — someone who can balance creative vision with operational precision to deliver exceptional results.

As the MEA Experiential Marketing Event Manager, you will be at the forefront of Xsolla's regional presence, driving events and activations that engage partners, developers, and industry leaders across the Middle East, Turkey and Africa. You excel at navigating complex logistics, building strong relationships with vendors and stakeholders, and ensuring every experience reflects Xsolla's innovation and commitment to the gaming ecosystem. This role is based in UAE and will require regular travel across key markets to oversee event planning and execution on the ground.

• Event Strategy & Delivery: Lead planning and execution of conferences, trade shows, speaking engagements, and networking events across the MEA region.
• Vendor & Venue Management: Source and negotiate with local vendors, venues, and suppliers. Manage contracts for booth production, branding, AV, photography, and merchandise.
• Budget Management: Prepare and maintain event budgets, ensuring cost efficiency and alignment with marketing objectives.
• Marketing Collaboration: Partner with internal teams to support event‑related marketing activities, including landing pages, social media campaigns, email communications, and creative assets.
• Lead Generation & Reporting: Coordinate with BD, Product, and Funding teams to ensure event goals are achieved. Capture leads, prepare post‑event reports, and measure ROI.
• Onsite Management: Represent Xsolla on‑site to oversee event execution, manage logistics, and ensure an exceptional attendee experience.
• Creative & Content Collaboration: Support speaking engagements by coordinating with internal stakeholders for session content, visuals, and post‑event media.

• Languages: Fluent in English (written and spoken); Arabic is preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 4–6 years in event management, preferably in gaming, tech, or software industries.
• Proven expertise in B2B events—trade shows, conferences, and sponsorship activations.
• Strong understanding of regional market dynamics across MEA.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities, with a sharp eye for detail.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple events simultaneously and deliver under tight deadlines.
• Familiarity with Atlassian (Jira, Confluence) and Google Workspace tools.
• Willingness to travel across MEA for events and site visits as required.
• Visa or ability to live and work in UAE.
• Creativity, innovation, and a passion for delivering high‑impact brand experiences.

We are passionate about fostering a supportive environment for our team, so we prioritize the physical, mental, and emotional well‑being of our employees through a comprehensive Benefits Program. This includes unlimited Flexible Time Off, private health insurance and a personalized career roadmap for each employee. By investing in professional development through training and educational opportunities, we ensure that our team thrives both personally and professionally. Together, we're not just building a business; we're cultivating a community that values creativity, collaboration, and the transformative power of play.

Xsolla is dedicated to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, genetics, disability, age, social background or other characteristics. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals and are dedicated to ensuring a fair and transparent recruitment process.

Candidates should be informed of the background check requirement during the hiring process and consent must be obtained. For the Event Manager – Experiential Marketing – Dubai, we will request a background check. The background check is relevant to this position because of the following role responsibilities: handling sensitive financial information/mevaging budgets/accessing funds; accessing confidential company data; ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Applicants are encouraged to inquire about their rights under the UAE Personal Data Protection Law. If you have questions regarding our hiring practices, please contact . We may use artificial intelligence to support parts of the hiring process, but these tools do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.