PopConME promises to wow fans with an incredible pop culture festival
- Confirmed to attend PopConME is Nightmare on Elm Street actress and Arrow’s Black Canary Katie Cassidy
- The convention will also host CW Supernatural Kevin Tran and Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency actor, Osric Chau and DC Comics voice actor Ray Porter best known for his voice as Villain Darkseid in Zack Snyder’s Justice League
UAE, Dubai, 15 September 2022: Dubai will be hosting its first edition of PopCon Middle East (PopConME) from the 10th – 13th November 2022. Promising the ultimate weekend, PopConME will showcase the best in Movies, TV, comics, graphic novels, anime, cosplay and much more. In partnership with Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), Speedy Comics and Alanza Trading, PopConME will take place at the Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC), Expo City Dubai, featuring exclusive workshops, movie screenings, Cosplay gaming competitions and much more.
PopConME will be running as part of Dubai Esports Festival (DEF 2022) taking place from the 9th – 20th November 2022, 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.
“We are excited to introduce PopConME to Dubai. I have been a fan of comic books since I was a child and have been entrenched in the community from an early age. This is a dream come true for a true geek like me. I want this convention to have everything and more my geek heart desires.” said Amer Rashed Al Farooq, Deputy CEO, Speedy Comics Group, the region’s number one destination for vintage comics and pop culture collectibles.
This festival will give fans the opportunity to celebrate their favourite celebrities, meet like-minded people, and indulge in the world of fantasy 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 zones and activations PopConME will host its own People’s Choice Cosplay, Dungeons & Dragons, Pokémon/Yu-Gi-Oh Card Competitions.
Featuring a line-up of some of the biggest international talents, PopConME has already confirmed the attendance of Nightmare on Elm Street actress Katie Cassidy, who is also known for her portrayal of the demon Ruby in the fantasy horror series, Supernatural and Black Canary in Arrow. Also confirmed to attend are CW Supernatural Kevin Tran and Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency actor, Osric Chau and voice actor Ray Porter best known for his portrayal of DC Comics Villain, Darkseid in Zack Snyder’s Justice League.
To find out more about PopConME, visit http://popconme.com/, and stay tuned for more exciting updates.
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 Trading LLC:
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.
