Context:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate WAVES 2025 (World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit) at the Jio World Centre, Mumbai, , May 1 2025. This four-day summit is the first of its kind organized by the Government of India, highlighting India’s ambition to be a global media and entertainment powerhouse
Major Participants
- Over 100 leading exhibitors will participate, including global giants:
- Netflix, Amazon, Google, Meta, Sony, Reliance, Adobe
- Indian players: Tata, Balaji Telefilms, Dharma Productions, Saregama, Yash Raj Films
- Innovators like JetSynthesys, Digital Radio Mondiale (DRM), Free Stream Technologies, Neural Garage, and Fractal Picture
Special Initiatives and Cultural Events
- Cultural performances and the “Create in India Challenge” will feature prominently
- The challenge aims to empower Indian content creators and boost indigenous storytelling and innovation
Government Vision
- WAVES 2025 is positioned as a strategic platform for global collaboration, creativity, and innovation in the entertainment sector
- It marks a pivotal effort to integrate India deeper into global M&E value chains
The Indian Express
