Tarteeb for Events Production & Services in Bahrain has announced that it will be hosting the fifth edition of the IGN Convention during a press conference held at the Capital Club in the Bahrain Financial Harbour on October 16.
The press conference was attended by various companies that are strategic partners and sponsors including Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA), Viva, Tamkeen, and the Bahrain Economic Development Board.
The IGN Convention is a two-day event that will be held on October 20 and 21 at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir. This year they’ll be hosting a line-up of world-renowned celebrities including Pilou Asbaek, who played the role of Euron Greyjoy in everyone’s all-time favorite tv show – Game of Thrones. The professional American wrestler, Oscar Gutierrez also known as Rey Mysterio will also be coming, as well as the famous Japanese influencer Shams Qamar.
The Chief Executive Officer of Tarteeb, Mohamed Al Sulaiti: “It gives us a great pleasure to announce the 5th edition of the IGN Convention in Bahrain that will take place in few days. At Tarteeb, we are committed to hosting the best events and world-renowned celebrities in an effort to continuously enhance the position of the kingdom as a hub that embraces entertainment in the region.”
The convention will also include a number of exciting activities including video games such FIFA 18, Call of Duty, and Overwatch. Other activities include a Carnival, Cosplay Competition, Factory 13 and a lot more that you can read about here.
The executive director – ICT at the Economic Development Board, John Kilmartin said: “The EDB is keen on supporting conferences and events that attracts companies and creates opportunities for the kingdom’s private sector. The net worth of the gaming market in the Gulf region is estimated at $1 billion and is likely to witness more growth. This enables the kingdom to benefit from the increased demand to attract companies specialized in the field to operate from Bahrain and provide job opportunities in the local market.” It is also worth noting that StartUp Bahrain, a community initiative by EDB for startups in the country, is a Gold Sponsor of the IGN Convention.
StartUp Bahrain will also be there at the IGN Convention doing some awesome live coverage.
Why don’t you head over to their Instagram to be up to date with their coverages?