The Government of Karnataka in partnership with ABAI, the trade association for the animation, visual effects, gaming and comics sector has announced a unique summit, ‘Bengaluru B2B AVGC Summit’ in Bengaluru. KBITS together with ABAI will be hosting this event at the ITC Windsor Manor, Bangalore on 16 and 17 November 2017.
Karnataka’s new AVGC policy 2.0, launched in August 2017, provides grants to start-ups, IP creators and local studios. This gives local studios the possibility to participate in cross border initiatives with greater confidence and resources.
The main attraction of the event is the animation and gaming pitch that is being conducted by the organisers. Pitches are open and needs to be submitted by November 6. So hurry! For submissions and queries on the rules and regulations for pitching, log on to http://abaib2bsummit.com. Write in to: abai.b2b@gmail.com for any queries or call 08025721959.
It is indeed a unique platform designed to connect IP owners and developers, content creators and production houses interested in producing and co-producing creative content. The summit will bring selected international and national studios, producers, broadcasters, distributors and financiers to participate in this ‘buyer: seller’ interface.
“The B2B summit is a ‘mini market place’ initiative aimed at promoting local IP creation and providing a platform that would match locally developed concepts with the needs of global and local buyers,” said ABAI President Biren Ghose on the initiative.
Day one that is 16 November has an opening panel discussion from 9:30 am to 10:00 am with an introduction which will be followed by one on one sessions from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm. The second half will have a panel discussion on co-production from 4:30 to 5:15 pm.
Day two that is 17 November will have a panel discussion from 9:30 am to 10:15 am about “The Tips and tricks to Pitching”. From 2:00 to 2:30 pm there will be a case study about developing,marketing and IP. From 4:30 pm to 5:45 pm there will be a master panel with feedback and suggestions from international visitors.
This event is being held concurrently with the Bengaluru Technology Summit 2017. (http://www.bengaluruite.biz/)