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Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, is organizing the first edition of World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES-2025) in Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai, from 01-04 May 2025.
WAVES-2025 is a premier global event designed to bring together key stakeholders in the media and entertainment industry, with a focus on fostering innovation, networking, and policy discussions. WAVES-2025 offers a unique platform for industry leaders to connect with global players, explore cutting-edge trends and forge collaborations.
During the event, there will be several conferences and exhibitions for B2B collaborations, apart from live concerts as well as national and international fusion performances.
Waves Bazaar will provide on-line and physical meeting spaces for buyers, sellers and other stakeholders at the venue. This would facilitate networking with global producers and broadcasters to get cost efficient and high-quality content.
Another highlight of WAVES 2025 is the WAVES Xcelerator that would offer investment opportunities and live pitching sessions for start-ups in the M&E sector
The Creatosphere section of the event would help to amplify creators’ economy by infusion of funds. It also offers masterclass/workshops for creators in M&E sector. The Creatosphere includes Creators’ Conclave and Create in India Challenges in various sectors like films, animation, gaming, comics, AR/VR/XR, generative AI, broadcasting, music, radio and advertising.
WAVES 2025 will serve as a premier platform for industry stakeholders to deliberate and collaborate on emerging trends, innovations and opportunities in the print, digital, audio-visual and entertainment sectors. The professionals and enthusiasts working in the media and entertainment landscape would greatly benefit from engaging with WAVES. Therefore, all the relevant stakeholders including media houses, production companies, content creators and industry associations are invited to participate in WAVES.
Detailed information and participation links can be accessed at: wavesindia.org
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Algiers
March 27, 2025
