India Game Developer Conference 2026
18th India Game Developer Conference
India Game Developer Conference 2026 is the 18th edition of IGDC and runs October 28–31 at Chennai Trade Centre. The official program divides the event between a B2B conference on October 28–29 and IGDC Playground for the public on October 30–31.
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About the Event
India Game Developer Conference 2026 is the 18th edition of IGDC and will run from October 28 to October 31 at Chennai Trade Centre. The official program separates the professional B2B conference on October 28–29 from IGDC Playground, the public-facing portion on October 30–31, while the wider event includes sessions, awards, networking and industry matchmaking.
B2B conference
October 28 and 29 are dedicated to the B2B conference for industry professionals, providing the professional side of the four-day IGDC program.
IGDC Playground
IGDC Playground takes place on October 30 and 31 as the B2C portion of the event, giving the public access to the conference ecosystem through a separate program.
Investor–Publisher Connect
I/P Connect is IGDC’s business matchmaking initiative, connecting selected game studios with investors, publishers and platform partners through curated meetings and opportunities to present projects.
Awards and developer initiatives
The 2026 edition includes the India Game Awards, Expo and independent developer initiatives such as Indie 60 and Indie Spotlight, alongside sessions and networking.
When it starts
Highlights
October 28–31, 2026
18th edition
Chennai Trade Centre
B2B: October 28–29
IGDC Playground: October 30–31
India Game Awards
I/P Connect