Event Overview
Arena Animation, the Aptech Limited training brand, hosted its Gurugram Alumni Meet on 16 September 2026 at the Holiday Inn, Sector 36, Gurugram. The gathering attracted more than 100 alumni, industry leaders and partners, showcasing the institute’s influence in India’s AVGC‑XR and creative sectors.
Attendance and Notable Alumni
The event featured physical and virtual participation from distinguished alumni including Gurmeet Singh, Director of the movie Mirzapur; Anjali Dutta, Vice President of Tech Mahindra; Mukund Sagar Vasishta, Director‑Client Relations at Lakshya Digital; Nancy Kapoor, Design Head at Vedanta Oil & Gas; Vikas Saini, Senior Art Director at Aristocrat Technologies; Sachin Yadav, Creative Director at Mastercard; and Priyanka Kapoor, Partner at Neovation. Senior Vice President and National Sales Head Shajan Samuel of Arena Animation, Aptech Ltd, also attended.
Alumni Network Expansion
Arena Animation announced the launch of its 14th alumni chapter in Gurugram, expanding a network that already includes chapters in Indore, Vadodara, Nashik, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Siliguri, Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, Aligarh, Ahmedabad, Jaipur and Pune. The combined alumni base now exceeds 1,500 members across the 14 chapters, and the institute plans to replicate similar alumni meets in additional metro and non‑metro cities.
Institutional Quotes
Sandip Weling, Whole‑time Director & Chief Business Officer, Global Retail, Aptech Limited, said the alumni’s ventures are making meaningful contributions across leading studios and creative organisations, and that the 30‑year milestone reflects a strong industry network. Nitesh Jawarani, Business Partner & Centre Director, Arena Animation, Gurugram, described the meet as a celebration of relationships, opportunities and shared experiences that have shaped the institute’s journey. Preeti Jawarani, Academics Director, highlighted the institute’s sustained focus on career‑oriented education and a strong placement record over three decades.
Facilities and New Programs
Arena Animation’s Gurugram centre occupies a self‑owned 5,000 sq ft premises equipped with professional shoot spaces, creative workshops and collaborative zones to foster alumni interaction. The institute recently launched AI‑driven training programmes in Video Editing and Motion Graphics & Design, and continues to promote industry‑academia collaboration through initiatives such as Arena Animation Originals and intellectual‑property creation.
About Arena Animation
Founded in 1996, Arena Animation has trained over 450,000 students worldwide through a network of centres offering courses in Animation, VFX, Gaming, Digital, AR/VR and Multimedia. Its curriculum is supported by top‑tier faculty, global partnerships and cutting‑edge tools, with graduates placed in studios including DNEG, Rockstar Games, Zebu Animation, Green Gold Animation, ILM, NY VFXWALA, Network 18 and Digitoonz.