B.S. Srinivas is a visionary educationist and mediapreneur with 26+ years of
leadership experience in building and advancing India’s AVGC–XR (Animation, VFX,
Gaming, Comics & Extended Reality) ecosystem.
As the Director of Arena Animation, Malleswaram, he has mentored thousands of
students, many of whom now work with leading global studios, production houses,
and creative technology companies.
As Chairman of VedAtma College of Design, Technology & Management, he leads a
future-focused higher education model that blends design thinking, technology,
entrepreneurship, and experiential learning to create industry-ready professionals.
An active industry thought leader and speaker, he contributes to talent development
initiatives, policy discussions, skill-building programs, and startup mentorship across
the AVGC sector.
He has played a key role in shaping Karnataka’s AVGC–XR ecosystem through his
involvement with ABAI and the GAFX Summit, supporting academic outreach, panel
curation, competitions, and large-scale student engagement—helping establish
GAFX as India’s premier creative technology event.
Driven by a passion for youth empowerment, innovation, and creative excellence,
B.S. Srinivas continues to bridge academia, industry, and government to build a
strong, future-ready creative talent pipeline for India.