Overview

• The inaugural WAVES 2025 summit will run from May 1 to May 4 at Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex, integrating traditional and emerging media sectors like AI, XR, and OTT platforms.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the event and participate in key sessions, including interactions with young creators from the ‘Create in India’ challenges.
• Over 10,000 delegates, including 1,000 creators, 350 startups, and 300 companies, will attend, alongside dignitaries like S. Jaishankar, Ashwini Vaishnaw, and Devendra Fadnavis.
• Key features include the Bharat Pavilion themed ‘Kala to Code,’ the Creatosphere showcasing VR, animation, and gaming, and the Global Media Dialogue with ministers from 25 countries.
• The summit aims to expand India’s footprint in the global entertainment economy, targeting a $50 billion market by 2029.