Delhi: The Delhi AVGC XR and AI Summit 2026 concluded successfully on June 12 at the Constitution Club of India in Connaught Place, bringing together industry leaders, educators, and aspiring creators to strengthen India’s creative talent ecosystem.
Organised by Maya Academy of Advanced Creativity (MAAC), the Delhi AVGC XR and AI Summit 2026 was designed around the theme “Empowering Tomorrow’s Creators”, providing practical industry insights and mentorship to more than 600 students and creative technology enthusiasts from Delhi NCR.
The Delhi AVGC XR and AI Summit 2026 focused on addressing the evolving talent requirements across Animation, Visual Effects (VFX), Gaming, Comics, Extended Reality (XR), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and digital content creation sectors.
As AI becomes increasingly integrated into creative production workflows, the event aimed to bridge the gap between academic learning and industry expectations through expert-led discussions, keynote sessions, product launches, and student recognition.
MAAC, with a legacy spanning over 25 years in training professionals across animation, VFX, gaming, digital content creation, and design, used the Delhi AVGC XR and AI Summit 2026 as a platform to demonstrate how localized and industry-aligned education can create future-ready professionals for India’s expanding AVGC ecosystem.
Dr. Kiran Bedi PPMMG PNBB attended the event as the special chief guest, inspiring aspiring creators and students with her presence.
The occasion was also graced by Abir Aich, Executive Vice President, Emerging Technologies at Aptech Limited, and Ashish Kulkarni, Founder of Punnaryug Art Vision, alongside several other distinguished guests.
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Speaking at the Delhi AVGC XR and AI Summit 2026, Sandip Weling, Chief Business Officer, Aptech Limited and Brand Custodian, MAAC, said: “The AVGC sector is witnessing strong growth, driven by the rising demand for high-quality digital content across films, gaming, advertising, and immersive platforms.
At MAAC, our focus goes beyond technical training – we aim to nurture creativity, critical thinking, problem-solving, and industry adaptability among students. To further this vision, we are delighted to introduce Creator X and Career X -innovative, industry-led dual pathways designed to help students monetise their skills through employment and entrepreneurship opportunities. While Career X focuses on enhancing industry readiness and career opportunities, Creator X empowers aspiring creators to become entrepreneurs by building multi-platform content ventures.
These initiatives will enable learners to gain exposure to evolving technologies, global production standards, real-world workflows, and meaningful networking opportunities, helping them transition seamlessly into professional & business environments within the dynamic AVGC ecosystem.”
The Delhi AVGC XR and AI Summit 2026 also marked the unveiling of two new academic pathways – Career X and Creator X – designed to bridge the divide between academia and industry while preparing students for employment and entrepreneurial opportunities within the creative economy.
Madhav Sharma, Business Partner and Centre Director of MAAC Kamla Nagar, Malviya Nagar and Kalkaji, said: “Delhi NCR has always had a massive talent hub for the creative industry, with thousands of ambitious students looking for career pathways in animation, VFX, digital content creation, and gaming.
By bringing Delhi AVGC XR and AI Summit 2026, we are actively delivering world-class studio training, direct industry insights, the necessary tools, advanced labs, and professional mentorship to our local student community.”
A key highlight of the summit was a panel discussion featuring prominent industry experts, including Prakhar Jain, Assistant Vice President, Design at Paytm; Kunal Arora, Manager, Human Resources at PhysicsWallah; Prashant Nair, CG Supervisor at Framestore; and Gaurav Markan, Senior Manager Marketing at Canon.
The discussion explored the future of creative careers, spanning AVGC-XR technologies and the rapidly evolving creator economy.
The summit also featured keynote sessions examining macro trends influencing content creation, policy frameworks supporting India’s AVGC sector, and strategies for building sustainable careers in creative industries.
Attendees received an exclusive behind-the-scenes preview titled “Deadpool & Wolverine – The Art of Blood and Guts”, presented by Prashant Nair, offering insights into professional visual effects production and creative execution.
Canon India also presented a session titled “From Creator to Collaborator: How Big Brands Hire Creative Talent,” providing participants with valuable perspectives on how leading brands identify, recruit, and collaborate with creative professionals.
The event concluded with a student felicitation and recognition ceremony that celebrated outstanding portfolios and successful student case studies.
The session demonstrated the impact of industry-aligned education while giving participants practical understanding of portfolio development, studio expectations, and career opportunities in the growing creative technology ecosystem.
By combining expert mentorship, practical learning, networking opportunities, and the launch of innovative academic pathways, the Delhi AVGC XR and AI Summit 2026 reinforced MAAC’s commitment to developing the next generation of professionals for India’s rapidly expanding AVGC and AI-driven creative industries.
