The AI Fusion Summit held in Kakinada marked a significant convergence of technology, creativity, and regional potential in Andhra Pradesh. Hosted in the scenic Godavari region, the event brought together government officials, innovators, start-ups, and industry thought-leaders to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming sectors from deep-tech and data centres to immersive media and content creation. In this landscape, the creative technology sector—encompassing animation, VFX, gaming and extended reality (AVGC-XR)—stood prominently, and Andhra Pradesh VFX Animation & Gaming Association (APVAGA) seized the opportunity to highlight Andhra’s growing role.
As the official AVGC-XR industry representative for Andhra Pradesh, APVAGA fielded a delegation that included Rudra Balaji (President of APVAGA and Virtual Production Supervisor at Ramoji Film City), Sasidhar Paka (Founder & CEO of Staple IT), Anil Kumar (COO & Business Head at War FX), and Jay. The team attended keynote sessions, and engaged in networking aimed at forging collaboration across states. APVAGA’s presence underscored the convergence of creative media and AI-driven innovation in Andhra Pradesh’s strategy for the AVGC-XR sector.
During the discussions, APVAGA emphasized its role in helping address industry challenges: training and skilling fresh talent, building studio-ready infrastructure in Andhra, and creating sustainable revenue models through export-oriented production. These conversations aligned with the summit’s broader agenda of positioning Andhra Pradesh as a dynamic node in India’s AI-ecosystem that’s complemented by AVGC-XR growth.
In conclusion, APVAGA’s participation at the AI Fusion Summit at Kakinada 2025 reaffirmed its ongoing mission to represent and strengthen Andhra Pradesh’s AVGC-XR community. The event served as another step forward in building connections, driving innovation, and positioning the state as a key player in India’s creative technology landscape.
