New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday inaugurated the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025 in Mumbai.
Marking a first-of-its-kind initiative in India, WAVES 2025 carries the theme “Connecting Creators, Connecting Countries.” The summit is expected to draw participation from over 90 countries, with more than 10,000 delegates, 1,000 creators, over 300 companies, and more than 350 startups in attendance.
Jointly organised by the central and state governments, the four-day event is taking place at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex.
The summit’s agenda includes 42 plenary sessions, 39 breakout discussions, and 32 masterclasses across various domains such as broadcasting, infotainment, AVGC-XR, films, and digital media.
According to official sources, the event will serve as a global platform for shaping the future of the audio-visual and entertainment sectors. It aims to establish India as a leading global hub for media, entertainment, and digital innovation. The summit will present a dynamic integration of film, OTT platforms, gaming, comics, digital media, Artificial Intelligence, broadcasting, and emerging technologies—positioning India’s creative industries on the world stage.
Prime Minister Modi is also scheduled to host a high-level roundtable with top CEOs and leading figures from the media and entertainment industry, underscoring the strategic importance of the sector. Additionally, he will visit the Creatosphere and engage with creators who emerged as winners from the 32 ‘Create in India’ challenges.
