WAVES 2025 India’s Mega Leap Towards a Global M&E Powerhouse
India’s Media & Entertainment industry is one of the fastest-growing sectors globally. WAVES 2025, envisioned as a transformative summit, aims to bridge creativity and technology by spotlighting storytelling, innovation, and digital entrepreneurship. The event is a convergence of global tech giants, industry veterans, creative professionals, and next-gen talent — setting the tone for India’s rise as a digital and cultural superpower.
WAVES 2025 – World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit – kicked off on May 1, 2025, in Mumbai at the Jio World Convention Centre. Organized by the Government of India, this first-of-its-kind global event showcases India’s ambition to become a global leader in the Media & Entertainment (M&E) industry, attracting over 100,000 registrations from across 60+ countries.
| Summary/Static | Details |
| Why in the news? | WAVES 2025: India’s Mega Leap Towards a Global M&E Powerhouse |
| Name | WAVES 2025 (World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit) |
| Related to | Media & Entertainment, Culture, Technology |
| Location | Mumbai, Maharashtra (Jio World Convention Centre) |
| Implemented by | Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Govt of India |
| Event Date | May 1–4, 2025 |
| Special Feature | Over 100,000 registrations; 1,100+ international participants; 30+ challenges |
| Flagship Initiative | Create in India Challenge |
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