IGDC 2024: The Ultimate Event for Game Creators and Gaming Enthusiasts
Career Opportunities, Expert Opinions and Many More
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Introduction
IGDC 2024 is just a week away. Lets see what we can expect from this full-of opportunity, emerging technology, loaded with experts and their opinions big event called as a India Game Developer Conference orgnised by GDAI. Indian gaming industry promises to be a hub of innovation, networking, and knowledge-sharing for game developers, publishers, investors, and gaming enthusiasts.
Event Overview
Agenda
India Game Developer Conference announced their agenda and it’s packed with inspiring sessions. hands-on workshop, and gaming talk. The conference has inspiring lineup of keynote speakers and panel discussions. At event you will get a chance to here from game industry experts around the world on latest in game tech and designs. You will get a chance to know about challenges faced by the game developers, strategies for growth in the gaming world.
At IGDC you will find out different types of booths some of them are sponsor booths, tables for award nominees as well as booths where you can play games and have fun with your friends and meet related gaming companies.
By Xbox
IGDC is giving you an opportunity to showcase your studio and games, connect with investors and publishers, and win prestigious awards. Microsoft Xbox is taking initiative to empowering India’s Indie Game Developers. At IGDC 40 indie developers will showcase their games on expo stage, and selected 20 of them get a free table sponsored by Microsoft Xbox.
Young Indie Scholarship Program
As India has the fastest growing gaming market in the world, IGDC is organizing the Young Indie Scholarship Program from the 18 to 25 age group to encourage young and new developers. IGDC has aims to support 100 developers annually. Selected candidates will get an all expense paid trip to IGDC 2024.
Workshops and Hands-on sessions
Epic Games
IGDC is powered by Epic Games and they are organizing Unreal Developer Day on 13th and 14th November. Some of learning topics are: Unreal Engine for Mobile, Upskilling Unreal Engine Talent in India, Fortnite Island Creation: Learning and Essential Tips for New Creators etc. Plus attendees will get an chance to meet and ask what are the future plans of Epic Games as Unreal Game Engine is getting bigger and bigger, so you have time to chit-chat on their booth as well.
AWS
Gold sponsor of IGDC, Amazon invites all Game Studio Leaders, Game Developers, Gaming Enthusiasts to visit their booths at expo. They’ll share insights on innovative tech that can help you create, run, and grow your games on AWS. You’ll learn how to build globally scalable, secure, and high-performing games using the industry’s leading cloud platform. Discover how AWS for Games can provide you with a wide range of tools and services to enhance your game development process.
NAZARA
IGDC is thrilled to introduce their diamond sponsor, Nazara Technologies. As India’s only listed gaming company, Nazara has a diverse portfolio that spans gaming, esports, sports media, and advertising tech. Nazara’s gaming studios includes popular names like Paper Boat Apps (Kiddopia), Wildworks (Animal Jam), and Next Wave Multimedia (World Cricket Championship). They’ve also made their mark in esports with NODWIN Gaming, sports media with Sportskeeda, and adtech with Datawrkz.
At IGDC 2024, Nazara Publishing is stepping up as a gateway for global gaming franchises aiming to grow in India, while also helping Indian developers reach worldwide audiences. As a key participant in the Investor Publisher Connect, Nazara’s team is excited to meet developers looking for investment or publishing opportunities. With their expanding presence across the US, Europe, and Asia, Nazara is truly shaping the future of gaming.
KRAFTON
KRAFTON is giving an excellent opportunity to game developers to learn, connect, and showcase their skill to the game industry. Under the program named KRAFTON India Game Incubator(KIGI) program they are providing Financial Support up to $150,000, Mentorship Krafton is arranging a personalised training and providing almost 6 months to 1 year mentorship program
To know more about KIGI checkout their official page: https://krafton.in/kigi/
Google Cloud
Google Cloud as a innovation partner of India Game Developer Conference Google is entering into AI powered gaming. At IGDC Google is hosting sessions on:
- AI x Gaming: Discover how GenAI is revolutionizing all aspects of game development and launch. Hear from panel about the opportunities they’re most excited about. Join the session on November 13at 11:00 AM in Hall 1.
- Building a Global Gaming Business from India: Learn how Google can help you build and launch successful global games. Then, hear from Indian gaming veterans as they share their personal journeys and lessons learned. Join session on November 14 at 11:30 AM in Hall 1.
Awards Ceremony on November 14, 2024
At India Game Developer Conference awards are spread across 12 categories:
- Mobile Game of the Year
- PC/ Console Game of the Year
- AR/ VR Game of the Year
- Indie Game of the Year
- Best in Visual Arts
- Student Game of the Year
- Best in Game Play
- Upcoming Game of the Year
- International Game Award
- Popular Choice Award
- Women in game of the Year
- Hall of Fame
Notable Sponsors
IGDC 2024 supported by industry leaders including:
- Epic Games
- Nazara Technologies Limited(Platinum Sponsor)
- KRAFTON (Diamond Sponsor)
- AWS, AMD (Gold Sponsor)
- Google Cloud (Innovation Partner)
- Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India (Supported by)
- Government of Telangana (State Sponsor)