The AI Fusion Summit 2025, organised by the APDTI Network in association with the Government of Andhra Pradesh and the Software Technology Parks of India (STPI), served as a landmark gathering of over 1,100 delegates including CXOs, technologists, researchers, and policy-makers. At a forum dedicated to unlocking the power of artificial intelligence across eight major domains—from generative AI to edge computing—the summit underscored Andhra Pradesh’s ambition to emerge as one of India’s top three AI hubs by 2030.
Acting as the association partner of the summit, the Andhra Pradesh VFX, Animation & Gaming Association (APVAGA) represented the Animation, VFX, Gaming & XR (AVGC-XR) sector with energy and purpose. The APVAGA stall showcased immersive AR and VR experiences, attracting visitors from industry leaders and educational institutions alike. The delegation from APVAGA—including Sreedhar Kosaraju (Chairman of APDTI Network, Founder & MD of Nimaisoft Systems), Rudra Balaji (President of APVAGA and Virtual Production Supervisor at Ramoji Film City), Sridhar Reddy (Founder & CEO of JustVFX Studios and Vice President of APVAGA), Meghana Tirumalasetty (Co-Founder of Little Black Star VFX and Joint Secretary of APVAGA), Sasidhar Paka (Founder & CEO, Staple IT), Anil Kumar (COO & Business Head, War FX), Kanakaraju (CG Supervisor – VFX), Siril and Jay—engaged in high-level networking, attended sessions on technology and policy, and strengthened Andhra Pradesh’s presence in the national creative-tech ecosystem.
Through its active participation, APVAGA highlighted how the AVGC-XR industry complements Andhra Pradesh’s emerging AI ecosystem, paving the way for new opportunities in digital content creation, virtual production, and immersive learning. The association’s involvement at the AI Fusion Summit underscored its commitment to bridging creative and technological frontiers—showing that innovation in Andhra Pradesh is not confined to one sector, but thrives where imagination meets intelligence.
