GDAI takes India’s flagship gaming conference from Hyderabad to Chennai To be held at Chennai Trade Centre Nov 05

Chennai, October 30, 2025: Now in its 17^th year, the India Game Developer Conference (IGDC), South Asia’s largest and most influential event for the gaming industry, will gather the leading forces of the global and Indian gaming economy in Chennai, reflecting India’s rise as a billion-dollar gaming powerhouse. Organised by the Game Developer Association of India (GDAI), the conference will be held fromNovember 5–7, 2025 at the Chennai Trade Centre, marking a new chapter in India’s gaming growth story.

For over 16 editions, IGDC has served as the epicenter of India’s game development community, connecting creators, studios, investors and publishers. The 2024 edition drew 4,000+ attendees and 200+ speakers, featuring a thriving expo of global and indie innovators. This year’s conference will showcase 150+ sessions with an exceptional lineup of top global voices from the video gaming world, bringing together visionaries from across storytelling, design, publishing, and education.

With India’s gaming sector growing at 28% CAGR and fueled by a massive community of over 550 million gamers, IGDC’s Chennai chapter symbolizes GDAI’s mission to expand gaming innovation and opportunities nationwide. The conference this year will also host the spotlight initiatives including the Indie Initiative, India Game Awards, Investor-Publisher Connect and Women in Gaming.

The move to Chennai reflects GDAI’s belief that IGDC must play a role in developing local ecosystems across India. By expanding to new regions, IGDC opens the door to broader industry growth and opportunity. The move also underscores the state’s growing role as a digital and creative-tech powerhouse, supported by top engineering talent, strong IT infrastructure, and progressive policy initiatives.

Articulating this vision, GDAI Chairperson Sridhar Muppidi said, “Chennai represents India’s next frontier in gaming development. With strong IT infrastructure, talented graduates, and active government support, the city provides the ideal launchpad for the next generation of game creators. IGDC 2025 will bring global visibility to Chennai’s vibrant ecosystem.”

Among the key highlights to watch out for at IGDC 2025, the Indie Showcase continues to be a cornerstone of IGDC, spotlighting the most promising Indian and international indie titles. Alongside its trademark keynotes, expert sessions, and panels, IGDC will also feature a cross-border developer track and IP Connect meetings to enable business matchmaking between studios, publishers, and investors.

IGDC 2025 is backed by leading names from the gaming ecosystem and supported by industry experts and leaders. From its NASSCOM roots to its Hyderabad legacy and now its Chennai chapter, IGDC remains a testament to India’s collaborative, ambitious, and future-focused game development community.

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