~With specialized industry sessions on independent animated filmmaking, talent hiring, and professional-grade rendering, MAAC demonstrated how localised, industry-aligned training forms future-ready professionals~

Delhi: Maya Academy of Advanced Creativity (MAAC), India’s premier training institute and pioneer in high-end 3D animation, visual effects (VFX), digital content creation, gaming, and design, has successfully concluded Delhi AI & AVGC-XR Summit 2026. The summit took place on June 12th, 2026, at the auditorium inside Constitution Club of India, Connaught Place, Delhi. Dr. Kiran Bedi PPMMG PNBB joined in as a special chief guest inspiring the young crowd of aspiring creators. The initiative was designed to empower, mentor, and build sustainable career pipelines for aspiring creative professionals across Delhi NCR.

Operating under the core theme of ‘Empowering Tomorrow’s Creators’, the summit aimed to address the talent needs of India’s Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics, Extended Reality (AVGC-XR), and content creation sectors. As AI continues to integrate into creative production pipelines, the event offered practical, industry-aligned insights directly to over 600+ students and creative tech enthusiasts from Delhi NCR.

MAAC has a strong 25+ years legacy of engaging and training aspiring creators and creative professionals. The expert speakers at Delhi AVGC-XR & AI Summit 2026 shared industry-relevant insights and emerging trends that are shaping the future of creative careers in media and entertainment. The format blended discussions, keynote sessions, new launches, and student recognition to bridge the gap between academic training and industry readiness.

Mr. Abir Aich, Executive Vice President, Emerging Technologies, Aptech Limited and Mr. Ashish Kulkarni – Founder Punnaryug Art Vision also graced the occasion alongside a range of other chief guests.

Mr. 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.”

Mr. Madhav Sharma, Business Partner & Centre Director, MAAC Kamla Nagar, Malviya Nagar and Kalkaji, shared: “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 AI & AVGC-XR Summit 2026 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.”

The summit had a celebrated lineup of chief guests, industry veterans, and global corporate partners. The forum also brought together an esteemed panel of industry leaders including Mr. Prakhar Jain – Assistant Vice President, Design- Paytm, Mr. Kunal Arora- Manager, Human Resources, Physicswallah, Mr. Prashant Nair – CG Supervisor, Framestore,  Mr. Gaurav Markan – Sr. Manager Marketing, Canon, to discuss the future of Creative Careers: From AVGC-XR to the Creator Economy. The summit featured extensive keynote speeches, detailing macro trends shaping content creation, policy frameworks supporting the AVGC sector, and long-term career stability for newly trained professionals.

Attendees also gained “An insight and BTS preview on “Deadpool & Wolverine – The art of blood and guts” from Mr. Prashant Nair. Rounding out the expert lineup, Canon India, presented “From Creator to Collaborator: How Big Brands Hire Creative Talent,” providing crucial perspectives on how major industry players discover and recruit creative talent.

The summit also saw unveiling and introduction of two new learning tracks for its upcoming students- namely Career X and Creator X. These are not just new courses; they are future-ready academic pathways designed to bridge the gap between industry and academia, and power the next generation of creative professionals.

The summit concluded with student felicitation and recognition ceremony. This segment highlighted successful student case studies and high-performing portfolios, showcasing the direct results of industry-aligned learning. Attendees departed with a clear understanding of portfolio curation, professional studio expectations, and how to successfully navigate the high-demand creative ecosystem.