At DIMR, industry-academia collaboration is not just a vision—it is a living reality. Today, we successfully hosted GAMEFORGE 2026, a Skill Sync initiative that brought pioneers from the Indian Gaming and Digital Entertainment industry directly to our MBA and MCA students.
A heartfelt thank you to Ms. Madhurima Maniyara (Director, CII), the visionary force behind this event. Her leadership and commitment to bridging industry with academia made it possible to bring such distinguished experts to our campus. Her dedication to nurturing future leaders is truly inspiring.
Our students had the privilege of learning from esteemed speakers:
* Mr. Kartik Gurunathan (Pixl VFX) – on the evolving business frontiers of AR/VR
* Mr. Vivek Padmaji (Rocklobster) – on building and scaling a gaming venture
* Adv. Shraddha Damle (JetSynthesys) – on navigating the dynamic ecosystem of Sports & Esports
The true highlight of the day was the Project Showcase, where our talented students presented original games and digital prototypes. Watching industry experts engage with student innovations—reviewing code, analyzing gameplay, and offering real-world feedback—was a powerful moment that showcased how logic, creativity, and vision come together to drive innovation.
A sincere thank you to our Director, Dr. Sajid Alvi, and the entire DIMR team for making this event a remarkable success.