Nagaland will host its first dedicated Tech & Gaming Expo on August 28–29 in Kohima, featuring esports tournaments, technology showcases, game development, career sessions and cosplay.
DIMAPUR — The Nagaland E-Sports Society (NES), in collaboration with the Government of Nagaland, will organise the Tech & Gaming Expo (TXG) 2026 on August 28 and 29th at the NBCC Convention Hall, Kohima.
According to a DIPR report, the two-day event will be Nagaland’s first dedicated technology, gaming and innovation expo, bringing together competitive gaming, game development, technology, education, career opportunities and the creator economy on a single platform.
Being organised on the theme, “Where Technology, Gaming and Culture Converge,” the expo aims to position Nagaland as an emerging hub for gaming, technology and innovation in the Northeast.
The event seeks to connect esports and competitive gaming with game development, technology exhibitions, education, entrepreneurship and digital career pathways.
It will provide young people with opportunities for industry exposure, skill development, mentorship and networking.
The organisers said TXG is envisioned as a multidisciplinary platform that goes beyond competitive gaming by showcasing technologies driving the digital economy, including artificial intelligence, cloud computing and real-time graphics.
The expo will bring together students, local developers, creators, startups, industry professionals and employers to promote collaboration and innovation within the state’s growing digital ecosystem.
The two-day programme will feature competitive gaming tournaments, technology exhibitions, learning sessions and creative performances.
The competitive gaming segment will include an inter-college championship featuring teams from colleges across Nagaland, an open MOBA 5v5 tournament on Mobile Legends, and a mini tournament series featuring titles such as EA Sports FC 26, Clash Royale, Tekken 8, Dirt Rally 2.0, Street Fighter 6 and Ludo King.
Each of the three competition categories will carry a prize pool of INR1 lakh. The matches will be professionally live-streamed with shoutcasters and broadcast-quality production.
The expo will also feature a game development showcase, where local developers and students will present their projects, technology demonstrations and innovative concepts.
Career discussions, panel sessions and skill-development workshops led by industry experts will provide participants with guidance on opportunities in gaming, technology and the wider digital economy.
Visitors will also have access to interactive gaming and technology demonstration zones, product showcases, an innovation hub and networking spaces.
A cosplay competition featuring costume displays, stage performances and photography will also be held.
Registration remains open for cosplayers, vendors and exhibitors.
The event is supported by various departments of the Government of Nagaland and institutional partners, including the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), NIELIT, YouthNet, NE8 and Nagaland Tourism.
Further information and registration are available at www.txg-nagaland.com.