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| Abbreviation | IDGS |
|---|---|
| Formation | 2018 |
| Type | Non-profit industry association |
| Headquarters | New Delhi, India |
Region served | India |
President | Rajan Navani |
Parent organization | Confederation of Indian Industry |
| Website | gamingsociety.in |
The Indian Digital Gaming Society (IDGS) is an Indian non-profit industry association focused on the development of the digital gaming sector in India. It was established in 2018 by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).[1]
IDGS works with game developers, publishers, technology providers, and policymakers. It organises events such as the India Gaming Show and the IDGS Gaming Conclave.
History[edit | edit source]
The society was launched in 2018 by CII to provide a collaborative forum for the Indian gaming ecosystem.[2]
In August 2023, IDGS held the second edition of the IDGS Gaming Conclave in New Delhi. The event discussed integrating Indian culture into video games and the growth of esports in the country.[3]
In April 2024, Krafton India CEO Sean Hyunil Sohn was elected Vice President of the society.[4][5][6]
In 2025, the organisation welcomed the passage of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, describing it as a "defining moment" for India's digital economy.[7]
Activities[edit | edit source]
IDGS organises trade shows, industry conferences, and policy roundtables. Its major events include:
- India Gaming Show – a business and consumer exhibition for the gaming industry.
- IDGS Gaming Conclave – a policy and knowledge-sharing forum.
The society also engages with international events such as G-STAR in South Korea, where it has led Indian gaming delegations.[8][9]
Timeline[edit | edit source]
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 2018 | Formation of IDGS by CII.[10] |
| 2019 | First India Gaming Show held under IDGS.[11] |
| 2022 | IDGS led Indian industry delegation to G-STAR in South Korea.[12] |
| 2023 | Hosted 2nd IDGS Gaming Conclave in New Delhi.[13] |
| 2024 | Sean Hyunil Sohn (Krafton India CEO) elected Vice President.[14] |
| 2025 | IDGS welcomed passage of the Online Gaming Bill, 2025.[15] |
Key people[edit | edit source]
| Name | Position | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|
| Rajan Navani | President | JetSynthesys |
| Sean Hyunil Sohn | Vice President (2024– ) | Krafton India |
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "CII forms Indian Digital Gaming Society (IDGS)". The Association News. 27 February 2018. Retrieved 14 September 2025.
- ↑ "CII forms Indian Digital Gaming Society (IDGS)". The Association News. 27 February 2018. Retrieved 14 September 2025.
- ↑ "IDGS Gaming Conclave highlights need to bring Indian culture to digital playgrounds". The Indian Express. 30 August 2023. Retrieved 14 September 2025.
- ↑ "Krafton India CEO joins Indian Digital Gaming Society leadership". NDTV Gadgets 360. 6 April 2024. Retrieved 14 September 2025.
- ↑ "Amid ban, gaming sector has another revenue card to play". The Financial Express. 2025-08-24. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
- ↑ "Krafton India CEO appointed VP of Indian digital gaming society". english.gujaratsamachar.com. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
- ↑ "Online Gaming Bill a defining moment for India's digital future: IDGS". The Economic Times. 6 September 2025. Retrieved 14 September 2025.
- ↑ "India gaming delegation participates in G-STAR". Business Line. 19 November 2022. Retrieved 14 September 2025.
- ↑ "IDGS Gaming Society 2024". gamingsociety.in. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
- ↑ "CII forms Indian Digital Gaming Society (IDGS)". The Association News. 27 February 2018. Retrieved 14 September 2025.
- ↑ "India Gaming Show 2019 highlights industry growth". The Economic Times. 24 February 2019. Retrieved 14 September 2025.
- ↑ "India gaming delegation participates in G-STAR". Business Line. 19 November 2022. Retrieved 14 September 2025.
- ↑ "IDGS Gaming Conclave highlights need to bring Indian culture to digital playgrounds". The Indian Express. 30 August 2023. Retrieved 14 September 2025.
- ↑ "Krafton India CEO joins Indian Digital Gaming Society leadership". NDTV Gadgets 360. 6 April 2024. Retrieved 14 September 2025.
- ↑ "Online Gaming Bill a defining moment for India's digital future: IDGS". The Economic Times. 6 September 2025. Retrieved 14 September 2025.
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