IndiaJoy 2026, one of India’s leading media and entertainment platforms, was officially launched at Mipcom Cannes on 14 October 2026, inviting the global creative industry to Hyderabad from 7–13 December.
The 9th edition will take place at Bharat Future City, Hyderabad, alongside the Invest Telangana Global Summit 2026, connecting the creative economy with the State’s broader investment agenda.
Spanning animation, visual effects (VFX), gaming, comics, film, OTT, esports and the creator economy, IndiaJoy will bring together creators, studios, investors, technology companies and industry leaders to foster collaboration, unlock business opportunities and attract investment.
With 70,000+ attendees and delegates from 15+ countries, IndiaJoy has established itself as a platform for industry engagement, talent development and international collaboration. Its integration with the Invest Telangana Global Summit further strengthens the connection between media and entertainment and Telangana’s wider economic ambitions.
Speaking on the occasion, IAS and chief secretary Mr Sanjay Jaju said, “The Invest Telangana Global Summit and IndiaJoy are being organised as part of the State’s initiatives towards achieving the goal of a one-trillion-dollar economy. Special programmes are being planned to attract globally renowned companies from the animation, gaming, VFX and other creative and entertainment sectors and facilitate the establishment of their centres in Hyderabad.”
IndiaJoy is pleased to welcome Mr. Nagarjuna Akkineni to its Advisory Board for the film vertical. His experience and industry perspective will support the platform’s efforts to strengthen Hyderabad’s position in the global media and entertainment ecosystem.
Telangana VFX, Animation and Gaming Association (TVAGA) president and Green Gold Animation founder and managing director Rajiv Chilaka said, “IndiaJoy was created to bring together the people shaping the future of media and entertainment and create opportunities to connect, collaborate and grow. Today, India is not just participating in the global media and entertainment ecosystem; we are building companies, IP, technology and talent that can compete on a global stage.”
“Being part of the Invest Telangana Global Summit allows us to take that conversation further by connecting the creative economy with investors, businesses, technology and innovation. For us, it is about making IndiaJoy more meaningful for the industry and helping Hyderabad become a place where ideas can find the talent, partnerships and investment needed to grow. We look forward to welcoming the world to Hyderabad this December.”
Thirteen platforms. One creative economy.
IndiaJoy 2026 will feature 13 events and platforms covering the breadth of the media and entertainment ecosystem:
Hyderabad Comic Con, DreamHack India, VFX Summit, DesiToons, Asifa India Conclave, Indie Game Utsav, Film and Photo Expo, Indian Film Conclave, Indywood Film Market, OTT Pulse, IndiaJoy B2B, Indian Creators Conclave, AI Film Festival
Together, these platforms will bring industry professionals, creators, businesses and investors together through exhibitions, industry discussions, gaming experiences and business networking.
By connecting creative talent with technology, investment and global markets, IndiaJoy 2026 aims to strengthen Hyderabad’s position as a destination for media and entertainment while advancing Telangana’s vision of create in India, create for the world.
IndiaJoy – India’s biggest gathering of the media and entertainment universe.
This December, the world comes to Telangana / And the future is built at IndiaJoy.
