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PM Modi to Inaugurate India’s First WAVES Summit on May 1 in Mumbai

The four-day global media and entertainment forum aims to boost India's creative economy, foster international collaboration, and showcase cultural heritage.

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Overview

  • The inaugural World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit (WAVES) will take place from May 1 to May 4 at Mumbai's Bandra Kurla Complex.
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi will formally inaugurate the event, which is hosted by the Maharashtra government and supported by the central government.
  • Ministers from 33 countries, 120 international CEOs, and veteran figures from India's film industries are confirmed to attend.
  • The summit will feature seminars, roundtables, and a Global Media Dialogue chaired by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, focusing on emerging technologies and industry growth.
  • A concert by acclaimed music composer A. R. Rahman is scheduled for the third day at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai.