GAFX 2026: ‘We want next VFX innovator to emerge from every district of Karnataka’, says Siddaramaiah

He added, “Our approach goes beyond Bengaluru. We are promoting digital creative clusters in Mysuru, Mangaluru, Hubballi-Dharwad, Kalaburagi, and other emerging cities. We want the next great game designer or VFX innovator to emerge not only from the capital, but from every district of Karnataka.”

The event was attended by dignitaries, including Deputy CM D K Shivakumar, IT Minister Priyank Kharge, MLA Rizwan Arshad, several major industry figures, as well as the consuls general of Australia and France, alongside the British High Commissioner.

Previously, Priyank Kharge had noted in a social media statement, “Karnataka accounts for over 20 per cent of India’s AVGC (Animation/Visual Effects/Gaming) sector, with creators from Karnataka contributing to some of the world’s most visible content pipelines…….(GAFX) will host 200+ speakers across 100+ sessions, masterclasses, investor connects, immersive experiences with participation from leading global studios, platforms, and industry experts.”

Other sessions

Having commenced on Friday, the event will go on until March 1. The first day of the event notably included a session by Arvind Kashyap, head of cinematography for Kantara: Chapter 1. Other sessions over the coming day will also include industry perspectives on different aspects of the gaming sector, including special effects.