IICT to host Global Game Jam 2026 Mumbai

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 29 : The Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT) is all set to host Global Game Jam 2026, which is scheduled from 30 January to 1 February 2026.
Global Game Jam is a globally celebrated initiative that takes place simultaneously across hundreds of locations worldwide, bringing together game developers, designers, artists, programmers, musicians, and storytellers for an intense 48-hour creative sprint.
It is facilitated by Underdogs Studio. Participants collaborate across disciplines to conceptualise and build playable games from scratch, driven by innovation, experimentation, and creative problem-solving, read a press note.
As an official jam site, IICT Mumbai will "host participants for an immersive, hands-on experience, providing a collaborative ecosystem where ideas rapidly transform into functional games. The initiative reinforces IICT's vision of experiential learning, community-led innovation, and skill development within the rapidly growing AVGC-XR sector."
Speaking on the occasion, Vishwas Deoskar, CEO, Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT), said, "Global Game Jam represents the true spirit of collaboration and creative freedom that defines the gaming and interactive media industry. By hosting Global Game Jam Mumbai at IICT, we are creating a platform where young creators and professionals can learn by doing, experiment fearlessly, and engage with global creative practices. This initiative strongly aligns with IICT's mission to nurture future-ready talent and position Mumbai as a key hub in the global game development ecosystem."