Mumbai, Maharashtra:
The Government of India will host the inaugural World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) from May 1 to May 4, 2025, in Mumbai, Maharashtra. This landmark summit is poised to be a significant milestone for the Media and Entertainment (M&E) sector.
The summit aims to create a world-class platform that brings together industry experts, investors, producers, and innovators from across the globe to collaborate, foster partnerships, encourage innovation, and contribute actively to the growth of the media and entertainment industry.
WAVES is set to showcase India’s vast creative potential and solidify its standing as a global hub for content creation, intellectual property development, and technological innovation. The event will focus on various sectors including broadcasting, print media, television, radio, films, animation, visual effects (VFX), gaming, comics, sound and music, advertising, digital media, social media platforms, generative AI, augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and extended reality (XR).
Key Highlights:
- Create in India Challenge
A prestigious initiative celebrating emerging talent from across the world. Through this program, new creators will have the opportunity to present their work to a global audience at WAVES 2025 in Mumbai. - WAVEX 2025
A groundbreaking session for ideation and innovation, where leading media-tech entrepreneurs and venture capitalists will converge. This forum will provide a platform to showcase visionary concepts, shaping the future of India’s media and entertainment ecosystem. - WAVES Bazaar
A unique global marketplace connecting creators, investors, and businesses across film, gaming, music, advertising, XR, and related industries. It opens new avenues of revenue generation and business collaborations. - Masterclasses and Interactive Sessions
An extraordinary opportunity to learn directly from global leaders and trailblazers in the media, entertainment, and technology sectors. Participants will gain insights into the future of these industries.
For more information about WAVES, visit: https://wavesindia.org/
Compiled by
District Information Office, Raigad-Alibag
