PIAGEX Community
Join the network of game developers, digital animators, creative designers, and tech enthusiasts. Build your portfolio and push West Sumatra's creative industry to the global stage.
“Connecting Culture, Creativity, and Future Digital Entertainment”
“Where Animation, Games, and Creative Futures Meet”
Padang International Animation & Game Expo (PIAGEX) 2026
Youth City Center Building, Bagindo Aziz Chan, Padang City, West Sumatra, Indonesia
Who We Are
Minister of Culture of the Republic of Indonesia
Provides protection, policy support, and direction for cultural preservation in the national digital ecosystem.
Governor of West Sumatra
Oversees regional policies and provides full support from the provincial government for the success of the event.
Mayor of Padang
Provides city infrastructure support and local facilities for the convenience of participants and the smooth running of the event.
Head of Padang City Tourism Office
Responsible for integrating the event with regional tourism programs and destination promotion.
Head of Padang City Education and Culture Office
Directs the involvement of educational institutions and synchronization with vocational curriculum programs.
Head of Padang City Communication and Information Office
Oversees network infrastructure, digital publications, and information system support during the event.
Director of Vocational School, Universitas Negeri Padang
Provides academic capabilities, campus facilities, and resources for student collaboration.
Chairman of SCIE Hub
Bridges the collaboration between the creative industry, local creators, and the educational ecosystem in West Sumatra.
Prof. Dr. Ir. James Hellyward, M.S., IPU., ASEAN.Eng.
Provides strategic direction, regional wisdom, and academic and professional leadership for the success of the international event.
Romy Elpa Segas, S.Kom., M.Kom
Assists the chairman of the board in policy coordination, operational supervision, and inter-institutional relations.
Dr. Bambang Heriyadi, MT.
Provides strategic views in the academic field and the development of applied technology innovations.
Heru Martio
Provides specific direction regarding the creative industry, game development business, and digital market trends.
Nusrito Zalins Adekory, M.Ds.
Provides strategic input in the field of design, visual arts, and animation curriculum development.
Supporting Profiles
Institutions, campuses, studios, and strategic partners driving the growth of the PIAGEX ecosystem.
BAPPEDA
Policy coordination and regional development support.
Dinas Pariwisata
Event promotion and creative ecosystem support.
Dinas Pendidikan
Educational connections and student collaboration spaces.
MGMP TIK SMP
Contributions to technology learning and digital literacy.
UNP - Prodi Animasi
Animation talent and strengthening the visual side of the project.
UNP - TeFa Digital Creative
Content production support and digital creativity.
DeVata Studio
Studio contributor for visual production and creative ideas.
Piapi Animation Studio
Animation and visual pipeline for project presentation.
JEVO Games
Game development support and interactive experiences.
DAFS Studio
Collaborative creators for visuals, motion, and story.
PT. Mbois
Operational support and cross-team collaboration.
SEAMOLEC
Digital learning collaboration and educational technology.
VOCTECH
Vocational technology contribution and digital development.
INNOTECH
Innovation support and exploration of new technologies.