IndiaJoy, a leading platform for India’s media and entertainment ecosystem, will return to Bharat Future City, Hyderabad, from 7 to 13 December 2026, alongside Invest Telangana Global Summit 2026, the Government of Telangana’s global platform for investment, innovation and economic growth.
Over the years, IndiaJoy has emerged as a catalyst for collaboration, innovation, business opportunities, and talent development across the media and entertainment ecosystem. Bringing together 70,000+ attendees and delegates from 15+ countries, including industry leaders, creators, studios, investors, policymakers, startups and emerging talent, IndiaJoy has helped position Telangana as one of India’s most dynamic destinations for the animation, VFX, gaming, comics, XR, film and digital content sectors.
The 2026 edition marks a new chapter for IndiaJoy as it becomes part of Invest Telangana Global Summit, placing the global media and entertainment ecosystem alongside key sectors including technology, innovation, advanced manufacturing, GCCs and emerging industries. This integration creates new opportunities to connect creative talent and businesses with investors, technology companies and global partners.
From industry conferences, business matchmaking opportunities, creator showcases, to investor interactions, esports competitions, film discussions, animation screenings, gaming experiences, and future-focused conversations around AI and storytelling, IndiaJoy 2026 will celebrate every facet of the modern entertainment ecosystem.
Over the week, attendees will experience a vibrant convergence of creativity, technology, culture, and commerce through IndiaJoy’s flagship events and partner initiatives, including Hyderabad Comic Con, VFX Summit, DesiToons, OTT Pulse, Indywood film market, Indie Game Utsav, DreamHack India, Asifa India, and others that collectively showcase the strength and diversity of India’s creative economy.
Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Secretary & IAS, Mr Sanjay Jaju, said, “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.”
Speaking on the announcement, Greengold Animation founder and managing director, and Tvaga president 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.”
Since its inception, IndiaJoy has brought together creators, students, startups and established companies, facilitating international collaborations and creating opportunities across the media and entertainment ecosystem. The platform continues to champion the spirit of create in India, create for the world, and from Telangana to the world while fostering meaningful conversations around the future of storytelling, content creation, immersive technologies, and digital entertainment.
As the global media and entertainment industry evolves, IndiaJoy 2026 aims to provide a platform where ideas, innovation, talent, and investment converge, creating new opportunities for cross-border collaboration, partnerships, and growth.
With an exciting line-up of global speakers, industry leaders, investors, creators, studios, publishers, exhibitors, and international delegations expected to participate, IndiaJoy 2026 is poised to be one of its most significant editions yet.
