About
Bengaluru GAFX
Bengaluru GAFX is Karnataka’s annual event for the Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, and immersive technology ecosystem, supported by the Government of Karnataka. Scheduled to take place from 27th February to 01st March 2026, GAFX brings together artists, studios, professionals, students, and global leaders on one powerful platform to shape the future of creative industries.
Over the years, GAFX has hosted insightful panel discussions, studio pitch sessions, sketchbook showcases by leading artists, and high-energy live competitions, creating meaningful opportunities for learning, collaboration, and talent discovery. Recognized as a premier platform for India’s AVGC community, the event continues to grow in scale, reach, and impact.
GAFX 2026 offers strong opportunities for branding, networking, and talent acquisition, while live competitions provide a stage for professionals, students, and emerging creators to showcase their work to industry leaders and studios.
The event also spotlights Karnataka’s AVGC Center of Excellence and supports the vision of AVGC Policy 3.0, reinforcing Bengaluru’s position as a global hub for creative innovation.
Over the years, GAFX has hosted insightful panel discussions, studio pitch sessions, sketchbook showcases by leading artists, and high-energy live competitions, creating meaningful opportunities for learning, collaboration, and talent discovery. Recognized as a premier platform for India’s AVGC community, the event continues to grow in scale, reach, and impact.
GAFX 2026 offers strong opportunities for branding, networking, and talent acquisition, while live competitions provide a stage for professionals, students, and emerging creators to showcase their work to industry leaders and studios.
The event also spotlights Karnataka’s AVGC Center of Excellence and supports the vision of AVGC Policy 3.0, reinforcing Bengaluru’s position as a global hub for creative innovation.
Event gallery
Event Videos
GAFX 2025 - Official Showreel
GAFX 2024 - Showreel
GAFX 2022 - Official Showreel
GAFX 2019 - Official Showreel
Event Images
Curtain raiser 2025
GAFX Creative Art Challenges 2026
The GAFX Creative Art Challenges 2026 invite students and professional artists to showcase their creativity and skills on a national platform. Participants can submit original works across multiple formats, competing in a dynamic and inspiring environment. With the opportunity to win exciting prizes, gain industry recognition, and connect with a wider creative community, the challenge offers artists a chance to present their talent and be part of Bengaluru GAFX 2026, one of India’s most prestigious AVGC events.
Be a Volunteer at GAFX 2025
Join the team behind India’s premier creative art event! Volunteering at GAFX 2025 is your chance to gain valuable experience, connect with industry leaders, and be part of an inspiring community of artists and innovators. Sign up now and make a difference!
Our Speakers
BENGALURU GAFX
Kenneth GM Anderson
Isongo Limited
Angela Salt
Salt Content Ltd.
Xray Halperin
Insomniac Games, Sony
Louise hussey
Industrial Light & Magic
Mohen Leo
Industrial Light & Magic
Richie Mehta
Emmy Awards Winning Director
Biren Ghose
Technicolor Group
Ashish Kulkarni
Punnaryug Artvision Pvt Ltd
Veerendra Patil
Zebu Animation Studios
B S Srinivas
Arena Animation, Vedatma College of Design, Technology & Management
Preeti Vyas
Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd.
Chand R K
The Mill at Technicolor Group India
E Suresh
Eeksaurus
Rajat Dholakia
Independent
Nilima
Eeksaurus
Anand Baid
DNEG
Durga Prasad Dalai
ELE Animations Pvt Ltd
Uttam Pal Singh
Warner Bros. Discovery
Jayakumar
Toonz Media Group
Anish Sreedhar
Phantom FX
Mr. Chandrashekhar Thanvi
Phantom FX
A.R. Seshaprasad
DNEG
Payal Selvam
DNEG
Nikhil Pran
Pran’s Features LLP
Ajitesh Sharma
Indian Comic Association
Sohini Mitra
Penguin India (graphic novels)
Rajiv Chilaka
Green Gold Animation Pvt Ltd
Highlights
Past Event Highlights
THE EVENT WITNESSED 4,500+ ATTENDEES
600+ OUTSTATION PARTICIPANTS
120 + COMPANIES
40+ COLLEGES
18 LIVE CONFERENCES
45 PANEL SPEAKERS
30 VIRTUAL SPEAKERS
30 VIRTUAL SPEAKERS
About Bengaluru GAFX B2B Forum 2026
The Bengaluru GAFX B2B Forum has evolved into a powerful industry platform, strengthened by the continued support of the Government of Karnataka. It reinforces Bengaluru’s position as a hub where creativity meets commerce, backed by the state’s commitment to nurturing local intellectual property (IP) and driving innovation across animation, gaming, VFX, and immersive technologies.
Designed as a focused business interface, the GAFX B2B Forum 2026 brings together IP owners, developers, content creators, and production houses with leading national and international studios, producers, broadcasters, distributors, and investors. The forum functions as a curated “mini marketplace,” enabling meaningful buyer–seller engagements that connect locally developed concepts with global and domestic market opportunities.
Designed as a focused business interface, the GAFX B2B Forum 2026 brings together IP owners, developers, content creators, and production houses with leading national and international studios, producers, broadcasters, distributors, and investors. The forum functions as a curated “mini marketplace,” enabling meaningful buyer–seller engagements that connect locally developed concepts with global and domestic market opportunities.
Over two days, global buyers participate in structured pitch sessions spanning animation, gaming, AR/VR, comics, and emerging formats. Each interaction follows a time-bound, high-impact meeting format, ensuring focused, efficient, and outcome-driven discussions.
The GAFX B2B Forum 2026 aims to position Karnataka as an early-year convergence point for AVGC companies and professionals, catalyzing collaboration, innovation, and global partnerships at scale.
The GAFX B2B Forum 2026 aims to position Karnataka as an early-year convergence point for AVGC companies and professionals, catalyzing collaboration, innovation, and global partnerships at scale.
Sponsorship
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Bengaluru GAFX 2026 offers an unmatched opportunity to align your brand with the forefront of creativity and technology. Showcase your presence, connect with industry leaders and support the growth of India’s AVGC ecosystem. Be part of the innovation, talent and imagination that define GAFX 2026 and position your brand at the heart of this dynamic convergence.
Our Partners
Sponsors & Partners 2025
