Gaming
Xsolla launches Forward Night Driving Game Development and Innovation in India
Mumbai: The multi-city event is scheduled to take place in three prominent cities across India, including Delhi/NCR, Bangalore and Pune.
Xsolla, the leading global video game commerce company, announces it’s first-ever event in India – Forward Night. The multi-city event, in collaboration with the India Game Developers Conference (IGDC), is scheduled to take place in Delhi/NCR on May 8 at PHD-CCI, Gurgaon. Bangalore will follow it on May 10 at NASSCOM Warehouse, HSR Layout, and Pune on May 14 at MIT World Peace University.
Forward Night brings together game developers worldwide to connect, learn, and inspire one another. It serves as a platform that empowers the gaming industry’s future by uniting diverse perspectives.
The initiative will feature daily presentations where game developers and industry executives discuss the latest trends and opportunities in the Indian game industry. Moreover, it will be followed by an interactive networking session, offering professionals a platform to connect, exchange ideas, and pave the way for innovative partnerships to drive the industry forward.
The event will conclude with a Gaming Gourmet, catering to executives from leading gaming companies, forging meaningful connections, sharing insights, and exploring the numerous opportunities unfolding within the dynamic gaming market landscape.
Forward Night is hosted by IGDC and co-sponsored by Com2us Platform, Nazara.
Xsolla president David Stelzer said, “We are excited to bring Forward Night to India, which marks a significant milestone in our mission to empower and uplift the rapidly growing gaming landscape. This initiative reflects our commitment to supporting game developers and fostering growth and innovation within the industry. We look forward to the insightful discussions and cutting-edge solutions the event has to offer and engage with the vibrant and dynamic gaming community. We are sure to impact a rapidly evolving gaming ecosystem positively.”
Gaming
IICT signs three MoUs to boost AVGC-XR and esports
Partnerships with Zenfluencers, Yologram and Eruditio at Chennai Gaming Show 2026 strengthen education, XR innovation and nationwide talent outreach.
MUMBAI: IICT has just levelled up the game in a big way. The Indian Institute of Creative Technologies signed three strategic Memorandums of Understanding on 17 April 2026 at the CII Summit FX – India Gaming Show in Chennai, forging alliances with The Zenfluencers, Yologram Style Pvt. Ltd. and Eruditio Consultants to accelerate India’s AVGC-XR ecosystem.
The tie-ups combine IICT’s strengths in education, skilling and research with specialist expertise across esports, immersive technologies and large-scale outreach.
- With The Zenfluencers, IICT will roll out globally benchmarked esports programmes, including joint certification courses, industry workshops, tournaments and masterclasses, creating clear career pathways across the full esports value chain.
- The partnership with Yologram Style Pvt. Ltd. focuses on gaming, immersive storytelling and extended reality (XR), delivering industry-aligned curriculum, faculty mentorship, student showcases and collaborative research in immersive AI and virtual production.
- Collaboration with Eruditio Consultants targets awareness, accessibility and career alignment, with nationwide counsellor training, institutional engagement and structured guidance frameworks to reach students beyond Tier-1 cities.
IICT CEO Vishwas Deoskar said, “As the AVGC-XR sector evolves at a rapid pace, strong collaborations between industry and academia are essential. These partnerships will create meaningful impact across education, innovation and outreach.”
Yologram Style Pvt. Ltd. founder Aditya Mani added, “AI-driven creator worlds are transforming games into engines of culture, commerce and careers. Together we aim to empower a generation to build immersive futures.”
Eruditio Consultants founder Indrajit Ghosh noted, “This is not just about awareness, it is about building a structured ecosystem that connects aspiration with opportunity.”
The Zenfluencers CEO Atharva Gupta said, “This MoU is a big unlock moment for the esports ecosystem in India. We’re building a structured pipeline for talent across the full stack.”
By bringing together academia, industry leaders and ecosystem players, IICT is creating scalable models that blend cutting-edge skills with real-world relevance. In a sector racing toward the future, these three partnerships ensure India’s next generation of creative technologists won’t just keep up, they’ll set the pace.
