Event Overview
AnimationXpress is bringing two major events to India in August 2025: the 7th Animation & More (AM) Summit & ANN Awards alongside the country’s first large-scale Anime India convention, hosted at NESCO, Mumbai from August 22–24 — a major convergence of B2B and B2C audiences alike.
AM Summit & ANN Awards: Aug 22–23
AM Summit, taking place on August 22–23, brings together animation industry insiders, global studio heads, creators, and trade delegates. The program includes:
- Keynotes from leaders like Susumu Fukunaga (The Pokémon Company), Tetsurō Araki (Attack on Titan), and international IP incubators.
- Panels on marketing, monetization, technological tools, global collaboration, and sustainable creative ecosystems.
- The ANN Awards ceremony recognizes excellence across Asian animation—nurturing both Indian and international talent via competitive entries.
- Special sessions include entrepreneur roundtables, masterclasses, and making-of showcases from brands like Bhool Chuk Maaf and global animation firms.
Anime India: Aug 22–24
Coinciding with AM Summit, Anime India offers a full-scale anime experience featuring:
- Meet-and-greets with Tetsurō Araki, famous for Death Note and Attack on Titan, in his first-ever appearance in India.
- Activities across cosplay stages, anisong concerts, fan panels, and artist alleys celebrating IPs like Naruto, Demon Slayer, Spy × Family, One Piece.
- Fan-generated events: quizzes, gaming contests, indie creator showcases, and themed flooded cafés (anime maid café, karaoke, etc.)
- Diverse artist exhibitors, merchandise booths, and a pop-cultural convergence drawing India’s growing anime fandom—estimated at 100 million strong.
Why It Matters to AVGC & XR
- Hybrid B2B + B2C Ecosystem: Combining AM Summit’s trade depth with Anime India’s fandom fervor positions Mumbai as a creative crossroads.
- Global Collaboration & Development: With participation from JETRO, MDEC, and multiple regional partners, the summit underscores India’s ambition in co-productions and tech adoption.
- Talent Pipeline & Recognition: The ANN Awards elevate India’s creative capacity while Anime India fosters democratized fan engagement and creator visibility.
