EXPERIENCE. EXPLORE. DISRUPT. - GAFX 2025 Returns to Bengaluru from Feb 27 - Mar 1 to Redefine the Future of AVGC-XR

Bengaluru GAFX, India’s premier AVGC-XR Conference
(Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics, and Extended Reality) organized by the
Ministry of ITBT, Karnataka, will take place from February 27th to March 1st, 2025 at Hotel
Lalit Ashok, Bengaluru.

With a focus on fostering innovation, facilitating knowledge-sharing, and encouraging
strategic collaborations, the GAFX 2025 reinforces Bengaluru’s position as the world’s #1
hub for AVGC-XR and a driving force behind India’s global leadership in immersive
media and entertainment. With an anticipated attendance of over 20,000, doubling past
editions, this year’s event is poised to be the most influential gathering for creators,
developers, investors, studios, and enthusiasts from across the AVGC-XR ecosystem.

The theme for GAFX 2025 is the “Future of Immersion: EXPERIENCE. EXPLORE.
DISRUPT.” This underscores the event’s commitment to furthering the frontiers of
creativity and technology. Attendees will experience the power of immersive
technologies in storytelling, from real-time rendering breakthroughs to the
transformative potential of virtual and augmented reality.

“The Government of Karnataka acts as an enabler for the digital media industry, fostering
the full spectrum from skills & education to studios from startups to global leaders, that
leverage the state’s innovation ecosystem. We see our role as an accelerator, fostering the
fusion of human creativity with AI tools in ways that will transform this sector. At Bengaluru
GAFX 2025, we proudly showcase India’s finest, talent and investment candidates that make
this event AVGC-XR’s seminal platform in visual immersion, disruption, and storytelling.”
said Shri Priyank Kharge, Hon’ble Minister for the Departments of Electronics, IT, and
Bt, and Rural Development & Panchayat Raj, Government of Karnataka

Like all new technology industries, the AVGC-XR landscape is evolving beyond traditional
formats, embracing experiential engagement that is redefining how stories are produced and
consumed. GAFX 2025 will explore this shift, focusing on innovation and new business
models that will shape the future of entertainment. This year’s edition promises several firsts
- a public-access expo and creative zone, immersive conference sessions with world
leaders, an innovation zone, investor connect, and the live finals of an esports
national tournament.

“Karnataka provides the most fertile ground for innovation in AVGC-XR, fostering talent,
businesses, and acceleration in storytelling and technology IP. Our 16-year-old AVGC
policy has taken India global, delivering award-winning success. Bengaluru GAFX is our
annual testament to this leadership. This year features funding opportunities for startups and
IP creators, global showcase of AVGC XR cutting-edge work, and nationwide collaboration
showcasing how arts and sciences converge to drive the future of immersive technology.”
said Dr. Ekroop Caur, Secretary, Department of Electronics, IT, Bt, Science &
Technology, Government of Karnataka.

“At Bengaluru GAFX, ABAI has curated a cross-platform presentation that depicts the New
Canvas of Imagination in AVGC. GAFX 2025 unfolds trends in AI-driven visual arts and
cognitive sciences which are transforming ideas into immersive experiences. From
generative art to interactive narratives, creators now craft stories dynamically,
engaging audiences in ways never before possible. At GAFX, ABAI shall present multiple
venues, pathbreaking presentations, 50 amazing pitch sessions, and an India expo with
national participation across technology and representatives from over 12 states. This will be
the biggest single show across every facet of future intelligence redefining storytelling.” said
Mr. Biren Ghose, Chairman of Bengaluru GAFX and President ABAI

The event will feature the who's who in a series of extraordinary presentations from Warner
Brothers, ILM, Technicolor Group, Maddock Films, D-Neg, Nvidia, Autodesk, Amar Chitra
Katha, and many more. Well-known global names such as Walt Disney Animation,
Nickelodeon, DreamWorks Animation, Netflix, and Rockstar Games, have graced their
presence at GAFX in the past, underlining Bengaluru’s position as a central hub for creative
technology.

GAFX 2025 will highlight Karnataka’s dedication to innovation but will also showcase the
state’s alignment with the four core pillars - Infrastructure, Skill Development, R&D
Investment, and Creative Collaboration.