Games for Change India Festival
Games for Change India Festival 2026
17–18 November 2026 | Alliance Française de Bangalore
Come ready to play, exchange ideas and see games differently.
Games for Change is the world’s leading nonprofit dedicated to harnessing the power of games and immersive media for learning, innovation and social impact. Games for Change India is part of this global community, bringing people together to explore how play can create positive change.
The Games for Change India Festival is a two-day gathering exploring how games can go beyond entertainment. They can transform learning, tell powerful stories, encourage participation, build empathy and help us imagine new possibilities.
Through conversations, demonstrations, workshops and shared moments of play, the festival will bring together game creators, students, educators, artists, storytellers, researchers, technologists and social-impact communities from across India.
You do not need to work in games to belong here. You might be designing your first game, using play in a classroom, supporting young creators, trying to better understand your child’s gaming world or simply interested in what happens when creativity meets purpose.
Come to experience new games, discover practical ideas, meet people outside your usual circle and find something you may want to build together.
Workshops and experiences
Festival participants can also register for a selection of smaller, hands-on sessions taking place on 18 November.
Make Your First Game!
18 November | 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
A hands-on GDevelop workshop with Yadu Rajiv for children, parents, beginners and anyone curious about making games. No coding or previous experience is required. A laptop is required.
Learn more and register for Make Your First Game!
Impact Arcade by GivingTuesday
18 November | 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM
Walk into a room full of strangers, take an envelope of tokens and start playing. With five games and different starting points, what happens next is up to the room.
Learn more and register for Impact Arcade
Inside the Industry: Exclusive Consultation on India’s Gaming Ecosystem
18 November | 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
A small-group Cyberlite × Tencent consultation inviting gaming professionals to share their experiences and help shape research on gaming careers in India.
Learn more and register for the Consultation
Workshop and consultation registrations are separate from Festival registration. Registering for the Festival does not automatically reserve a seat in these sessions. Please use the individual links above to register.
Is this Festival for you?
Yes, if you are curious about what games can make possible.
You might be:
Creating games, characters, stories or interactive experiences
Studying games, design, technology, media or related fields
Using play to support learning, participation or social change
Working across education, research, policy, technology or the social sector
Supporting young creators or trying to better understand your child’s gaming world
Exploring a new idea, career or collaboration
Simply interested in games and their place in the world around us
You do not need professional experience in gaming. Curiosity is enough to begin.
From Game to Gallery | Calling Indian Game Creators!
Got a game? Show us its artistic side!
As part of the Games for Change India Festival 2026, we're inviting students, independent designers, studios and artists across India to submit original poster artwork inspired by their games.
Whether it's a video game, tabletop game, card game, puzzle or something entirely different, we invite you to capture your game's world, characters or visual identity through original artwork.
Selected artwork will have the opportunity to be showcased at the Festival in Bengaluru, alongside a community of game creators, industry experts, educators and changemakers.
🖼️ Poster Format: A2, vertical orientation
📅 Submission Deadline: 02 November 2026
Whether your game is a work in progress or a completed project, all submissions are welcome!
Ready to take your game to the gallery?
👉 Submit your artwork here: https://lnkd.in/g39Wi923
Please note: Artwork submissions are separate from festival attendance registration.
Attendance is free, and registration is required.
We’re bringing together a vibrant mix of people who are excited to play, learn and share. To help us shape the experience, we read every registration carefully.
Take a moment with your answers. There are no perfect responses. Simply tell us what feels exciting to you and what you hope to explore at G4C India Festival.
We’ll email you once your registration has been approved. We hope to welcome you in November!
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