The 17th edition of the India Game Developer Conference (IGDC), Asia's largest and most significant event for game developers, commenced in Chennai. The three-day conference aims to bring together global and domestic industry leaders, investors, and developers to showcase the rapid growth and potential of the Indian gaming ecosystem. Key topics of discussion include the impact of AI in game creation, the rise of mobile gaming, and strategies for building global Intellectual Property (IP) from India. The event includes the popular "Investor Connect" program to facilitate funding for Indian game startups.