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India Game Developer Conference Returns to Chennai for Its 18th Edition
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What Happened?
The 18th India Game Developer Conference (IGDC) will take place from October 28 to 31 at the Chennai Trade Centre, focusing on indie game development and connecting industry stakeholders.
Key points
- IGDC is organized by the Game Developers Association of India (GDAI).
- The conference will feature over 90 speakers and expects more than 10,000 attendees.
- It aims to support indie developers and foster industry connections.
- Investor-Publisher Connect will include 32 organizations, facilitating business matchmaking.
- The event will also open to the public for two days, allowing players to try original games.
Key insights
- The event could enhance collaboration between indie developers and major publishers.
- It may attract global investment in India's gaming sector.
- The public opening could increase awareness and interest in Indian games.
Why it matters
The conference highlights India's growing gaming industry, projected to reach $2.4 billion by 2029.
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Game Developers Association of India· OrganizationNazara Technologies· CompanyKRAFTON· CompanyTencent· CompanyChennai· CityTamil Nadu· StateElectronics Corporation of Tamil Nadu Ltd· Organization
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Business Standard
