INDIAN GAME PUBLISHERS AND DEVELOPERS ASSOCIATION (IGPDA), India’s video game industry body, has announced GamingCon Bharat 2025, to be held at the NESCO Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai on 29–30 November.
GamingCon Bharat 2025 is the country’s leading gaming conference and the ultimate platform for the games industry. It features two distinct areas for gamers and industry to celebrate every aspect of the gaming ecosystem, per the release.
The two-day extravaganza is expected to attract over 10,000 gamers, developers, publishers, investors, policymakers, and global industry leaders, marking a major milestone in India’s gaming evolution. Details of GamingCon Bharat 2025 follow:
GamingCon Bharat 2025: the Ultimate Gaming Experience for gamers
GamingCon 2025 will deliver an immersive, world-class experience that celebrates every aspect of gaming culture. Consumers can check out:
* Developer Showcase – a spotlight on India’s most innovative studios and original IPs such as Mukti, Age of Bhaarat, Unleash the Avatar, World Cricket Championship, WWE Mayhem, Ludo King, and more.
* Epic Esports Showdowns – featuring Made-in-India blockbusters FAU-G: Domination and Indus Battle Royale, alongside BGMI, Valorant, and other top competitive titles, across massive live stages.
* Cosplay Grand Finale – The country’s most vibrant cosplay competition, judged by leading cosplayers and creators.
* Massive Expo Zone – 100+ gaming, tech, and lifestyle brands showcasing cutting-edge hardware, software, and experiences.
* 8 Fan Zones and Stages – Non-stop action with tournaments, launches, panels, and meet-and-greets.
IGPDA India Gaming Conference — for game makers: policy, leadership, and industry dialogue
Along with GamingCon Bharat 2025’s consumer focus is the IGPDA India Gaming Conference – India’s most important gaming business summit, with sessions on building global IPs, AI, policy, cloud gaming, and the future of interactive entertainment.
Following the introduction of India’s Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, GamingCon Bharat will also host policymakers, senior government officials, and politicians to engage directly with the industry. The event will feature:
* Fireside chats with CEOs of major gaming studios and publishers
* Global thought leaders and investors sharing insights on the future of gaming
* Panels with senior game development talent to inspire the next generation
* Appearances by celebrities and esports icons to celebrate gaming culture
GamingCon Bharat founder and IDEX Events CEO Vikas Vij said, “As a global exhibitions and media company with a strong presence in India, this is an exciting new chapter for us and the Indian gaming ecosystem. GamingCon Bharat is designed to set a new benchmark for gaming events, showcasing to the world the strength and potential of gaming in India. This will be the one event no gamer, developer, or investor can afford to miss.”
