New Delhi (29.04.2025): The Centre is organising the first World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES), a milestone event for the Media & Entertainment (M&E) sector, in Mumbai, Maharashtra from May 1 to 4, 2025. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be participating in the event.
WAVES 2025 will bring together the world’s leading media, entertainment, and technology innovators at Jio Convention Centre. WAVES 2025 will serve as the ultimate platform for industry giants, creators, investors, and cutting-edge technology pioneers to converge, collaborate, and explore the future of global entertainment. With over 100 leading exhibitors — including Netflix, Amazon, Google, Meta, Sony, Reliance, Adobe, Tata, Balaji Telefilms, Dharma Productions, Saregama, and Yash Raj Films — along with next-generation innovators such as JetSynthesys, Digital Radio Mondiale (DRM), Free Stream Technologies, Neural Garage, and Fractal Picture —WAVES will be the definitive meeting point for innovation, creativity, and cross-border collaboration in the entertainment sector.
At the heart of this extraordinary summit is the Bharat Pavilion, spanning a magnificent 1,470 Sqms, celebrating India’s dynamic legacy under the theme "Kala to Code." Visitors will embark on an immersive journey through the evolution of Indian storytelling — from ancient oral traditions and visual arts to cutting-edge technological advancements — across four experiential zones: Shruti, Kriti, Drishti, and Creator’s Leap.
In addition to the Bharat Pavilion, WAVES 2025 will feature exclusive State Pavilions, where Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Goa, Gujarat, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, and several other states will proudly showcase their cultural and creative strengths.
Furthermore, the MSME Pavilion and Start-Up Booths will provide emerging businesses and innovators in the M&E Sector with unparalleled opportunities to connect with industry leaders, investors, and key stakeholders from the global entertainment and technology sectors.
A key attraction at WAVES 2025 will be the expansive Gaming Arena, highlighting the rapid growth of the gaming and esports industries. Featuring prominent brands such as Microsoft &Xbox, Dream11, Krafton, Nazara, MPL, and JioGames. The arena will offer a glimpse into the future of interactive entertainment and demonstrate gaming’s growing influence within the global digital ecosystem.
