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Rajasthan

AVGC-XR

Summit 2026

Weaving The Orange Economy

28

October
2026

RIC, Jaipur

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Jaipur celebrates

International Animation Day

RAS is the flagship event of RAMA Rajasthan (Rising AVGC-XR & Media Association). It brings together 5000+ students, professionals, industry leaders and policymakers to position Rajasthan as a hub for creativity, innovation and global AVGC-XR leadership.

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The four pillars of RAS 2026

Every session, showcase and competition sits under one of these

Itinerary

Your Day at RAS 2026

27 Oct · Invite only
The evening before · Shakun, Jaipur
5:30 PM All-India Associations Round Table
7:30 PM Rajasthani Gala Dinner with folk music
Act I
9:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Morning

9:30 AM
Registration
10:00 AM
Inauguration & Saraswati Vandana
Lamp lighting and Saraswati Vandana
10:20 AM
Welcome note
Nitin Jain, Co-founder & National Convener, RAMA Rajasthan; Founder, Indibni Ventures
10:30 AM
DoIT&C address
Representative, Government of Rajasthan
10:45 AM
Panel
Create in India
14 AVGC-XR and media associations from across India, incl. AADA, PAM-EX, HEXAGON, APVGA, ICA, Esports Federation of India, MESC, MEAI, DCAF, EEMA and RAMA. Moderator: Ashish Kulkarni, Founding Director, IICT
11:50 AM
IP Launch
Kathputli Toys
Tatwarth Kala & Divyansh Kala
12:00 PM
Awards
RAMA Awards
Lalit K. Panwar (Patron Award), Ashish Kulkarni (Lifetime Achievement), Dr. Jitendra Sharma (Mentor Award), Aman Gupta (Young Achiever)
12:15 PM
Masterclass
Comics Beyond Panels
Sanjay Gupta, Founder, Raj Comics & Vasu Gupta, Founder, Alpha Comics
Act II
1:00 – 4:00 PM

Afternoon

1:00 PM
Lunch
1:45 PM
Power-up session
2:00 PM
IP Launch
SHIFT Festival
Ankush Nagpal
2:15 PM
Masterclass
Storytelling
Divya Prakash Dubey, Author
3:00 PM
IP Launch
Cut.STAGE
AI-powered filmmaking platform, by Parveen Singhal, Chief Content Officer, Stage OTT
3:15 PM
Panel
Create in Rajasthan
Shefali Johnson (CEO, Comic Con India), Parveen Singhal (Stage OTT), Pooja Balani (CEO, Miss Cheesecake), Yuvragi Rathore (independent creator). Moderator: Gaurav Choudhary, Co-founder, RAMA Rajasthan
Act III
4:00 – 6:00 PM

Evening

4:00 PM
Masterclass
Making of Return of the Jungle
Vaibhav Kumaresh
5:00 PM
Show
Cosplay show
Swaang finale, live on stage
5:20 PM
Awards
Competition winners
Announcement and felicitation ceremony
5:50 PM
Closing note
Rolika Singh, Co-founder, RAMA Rajasthan; Director, Arena Animation Jaipur
Schedule is tentative and may change.

Six challenges rooted in Rajasthani culture

Open to students and professionals across India and abroad. Selected entries are showcased on the summit floor.

Thar Drishti – Photography Challenge

“Not the postcard. The pulse.”

A 3-photo set capturing the real Rajasthan from your perspective. Story-driven visuals. No AI-generated photos.

Entry ₹500Deadline: 25th Oct
1st prize:Worth ₹5,100
Runner-up:Worth ₹2,100
Thar Chalchitra – Vertical Drama / Transmedia Challenge

“Some stories are carried by the wind.”

A vertical drama of up to 10 minutes in 5 episodes, exploring Rajasthani life, identity, memory or landscape, in any medium.

Entry ₹1,000Deadline: 25th Oct
1st prize:Worth ₹11,000
Runner-up:Worth ₹5,100
Special mention:Certificate
Kalakriti – Visual Art Challenge

“Every stroke tells a story.”

One A3 piece of Rajasthani-rooted visual art, traditional or digital. Raw files required. No AI-generated visuals.

Entry ₹500Deadline: 25th Oct
1st prize:Worth ₹5,100
Runner-up:Worth ₹2,100
Special mention:Certificate
Dhindora – 30-60 Sec Reel Challenge

“Rajasthan has a story. Tell it your way.”

Create a 30 to 60-second Reel that creatively promotes Rajasthan, its culture, heritage, people, places, food, traditions, and identity.

*Post on your public account and tag @avgcxrrajasthan

Entry ₹500Deadline: 25th Oct
1st prize:Worth ₹5,100
Runner-up:Worth ₹2,100
Swaang – Cosplay & Live Performance

“Every disguise tells a tale.”

A live cosplay performance of any Indian or international character. Shortlisted entrants walk the stage in the closing finale.

Entry ₹500Deadline: 25th Oct
1st prize:Worth ₹11,000
Runner-up:Worth ₹5,100
Kalpalok – Creative Immersive Installation

“Step into the kingdom.”

A physical, immersive installation that brings Rajasthani culture, heritage or imagination to life inside the Rajasthan Creatoverse.

*Space allotted: 6 × 4 × 6 ft

Entry ₹2,100Deadline: 25th Oct
1st prize:Worth ₹21,000

All prizes include a trophy and certificate. Entry fee is paid at registration.

Six worlds to walk through in one day

Rajasthan Creatoverse

Inspirational Talks

Masterclasses

RAMA Awards

Cultural Performance

Rajasthan Yatra

Voices shaping Indian AVGC-XR

Create In India Panel

Create In Rajasthan Panel

New · Free to apply
RAMA Ambassador Programme

Don’t just attend RAS 2026. Be a part of it.

Venue

Rajasthan International Centre, Jaipur

FAQ

Before you come

Is attending the summit free?

It’s free for RAMA members and challenge participants. For everyone else, passes start at ₹50 (Expo Visit), ₹500 (Student) and ₹1,000 (Regular, full access).

Who can enter the competitions?

Students and professionals from anywhere in India or abroad.

Can I use AI in my entry?

Not for Thar Drishti or Kalakriti. Both require original, non-AI work with raw files.

Where are selected entries shown?

On the summit floor at Rajasthan International Centre, Jaipur. Swaang is performed live on stage.

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