Nagaland to host LevelUp Northeast Game Development workshop

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Nagaland Office, is set to host the “LevelUp Northeast Game Development Workshop” on July 8 and 9 at Kohima Science College and Tetso College, Dimapur. Addressing a press conference on July 7 at Tetso College, CII Nagaland Office informed that this marks a first-of-its-kind initiative in the state, aimed at promoting the Northeastern Region as a rising hub for gaming, digital innovation, and creative technologies.
The workshop is part of CII’s “LevelUp Northeast” programme, which includes two focus areas—LevelUp: Youth (The Gaming Track) and LevelUp: MSME (The AI Enablement Track)—targeted at upskilling youth and MSMEs with future-ready digital skills.
In partnership with Game Forge, the workshop will feature standalone sessions, panel discussions, and hands-on training in game concept development, world-building, design applications, storytelling, and exploring global gaming careers. Organisers also aim to integrate Northeast’s rich cultural heritage into game narratives by encouraging students to incorporate local stories and folklore.
The workshop will primarily focus on college students, offering mentorship and a platform for creative expression.
CII Nagaland State Council chairperson and CEO of Faith Hospital, Hokhuli Sema, said that gaming was identified as a high-potential sector through research and reflects the region’s creative strength.
“By focusing on gaming, we are opening a gateway for talent to connect with global opportunities,” she stated.
The resource persons for the workshop would include, Head- People Operations, KRAFTON India, Manva Hunswadkar, Lead- PR, KRAFTON India, Karan Gaikwad, In-House IP Attorney, Advocate Dr Shraddha Damle,Advocate, JetSynthesys, Karthick B, and Associate Professor, Centre for Game Design & Immersive Technologies, Chitkara.
Dr. Damle highlighted e-sports’ growing recognition at major global events, while Karthick B described gaming as a valuable educational tool.