The 15th Annual India Game Developers Conference (IGDC) will be held at the Hyderabad International Convention Center (HICC) from November 2 to 4.
Game enthusiasts and industry experts from all over the world are gearing up for the 15th annual India Game Developer Conference (IGDC) to be held from November 2 to 4 at Hyderabad International Convention Centre (HICC). This much-awaited event is being held in conjunction with India Joy and is a week-long extravaganza for the gaming community. With over 4,000 attendees, over 150 speakers and 100 sessions, IGDC promises to be a powerhouse of knowledge and innovation.
IGDC and India Joy are South Asia’s leading gaming events, attracting industry leaders and gaming enthusiasts alike. This year, they have come together to offer a comprehensive platform for various stakeholders, including business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) opportunities. These events are a testament to the growing importance of the Indian gaming industry on the global stage.
The Indian gaming market has become the second largest in the world and is projected to be worth $10 billion annually by 2028. The gaming community in India is growing rapidly and the number of gamers will exceed 400 million in 2022, an increase of 40 million over the previous year. This growth is fueled by India’s 600 million smartphone users, the world’s highest mobile data consumption at 20 GB per user per month, and the convenience of in-app purchases enabled by UPI payments and localized content.
IGDC is a unique conference organized on the principle of “From Industry, For Industry”. It is attended by industry volunteers and supported by corporations and industry leaders. Over the years, it has played a key role in the development of the Indian gaming ecosystem. The conference aims to empower game developers through knowledge sharing, skill development and networking with industry leaders and investors.
The three-day conference offers a variety of sessions covering topics such as Artificial Intelligence, Web3, Art & Design, Technology, Manufacturing, Business & Product Management, Applied Games, Emerging Trends and Career Opportunities. Special sessions from conference partners including Unreal Developer Day, Xbox Discovery Day, Unity Dev and Google Dev add depth to the event.
A major highlight of the conference is a series of roundtable discussions with industry experts, government, academia and policy makers. These sessions are organized by industry organizations such as Invest India, Start-up India, AIGDF, Primus Partners, MESC and the Game Developers Consortium.
IGDC Investor-Publisher Connect 2023 is an investor and publisher-only initiative to connect with studios and developers looking for investment or publishing opportunities. More than 100 applicants have already signed up to meet with more than 45 investors and publishers. The 15th annual IGDC promises to be a hub of knowledge, innovation and networking, reflecting the dynamic and rapidly evolving indie gaming industry. For more information, please visit the official IGDC website.
