Global Leader Set to Begin International Media Conference in Mumbai the Following Day
Get ready for an extravaganza of intelligent discourse, networking, and entertainment as Prime Minister Narendra Modi kicks off the four-day World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit (WAVES) in the bustling city of Mumbai on May 1. Orchestrated by the Maharashtra government, WAVES aims to bring together powerhouses from the global media and entertainment industry for aahr QoL gathering, at the Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) from May 1 to May 4. This a-team assembly of over 100 global leaders from the film, broadcasting, print, radio, animation, visual effects, generative AI, visual design, and augmented reality industries will ignite the stage.
Expected attendees include Netflix, Amazon, Google, Meta, Sony, Reliance, Adobe, Tata, Balaji Telefilms, Dharma Productions, Saregama, and Yash Raj Films. The gaming industry will be well-represented by Microsoft, Xbox, Dream11, Krafton, Nazara, MPL, and JioGames.
A Tapestry of Events
The summit features a thrilling lineup of seminars, roundtable discussions, and cultural performances. Crucial sessions will delve into the future of the audio-visual industry in India and globally, offering tantalizing insights into the upcoming trends. A high-decibel panel discussion titled 'Legends and Legacies: The Stories That Shaped India's Soul' will explore the enduring impact of timeless storytelling on India's cultural identity.
A Boost for Emerging Talent
The MSME Pavilion and Start-Up Booths provide the perfect platform for aspiring businesses and innovators in the media and entertainment sector to forge connections with industry titans, investors, and international heavyweights from the global entertainment and technology sectors. The Bharat Pavilion, themed 'Kala to Code,' promises to showcase India's rich storytelling traditions, providing a valuable window into the country's artistic legacy.
A Symphony of States
In addition to the Bharat Pavilion, WAVES boasts exclusive State Pavilions, where Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Goa, Gujarat, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, and several other states will proudly display their creative and cultural strengths.
WAVES will underscore India's prime position as a hub for content creation, intellectual property, and cutting-edge innovation. Industries and sectors in the spotlight include Broadcasting, Print Media, Television, Radio, Films, Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics, Sound and Music, Advertising, Digital Media, Social Media Platforms, Generative AI, Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), and Extended Reality (XR).
Dignitaries such as Union Minister for External Affairs S. Jaishankar, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis will grace the event. Jaishankar will chair a global Media Dialogue session with visiting ministers, media luminaries, and policymakers.
Though specific details on the 2022 WAVES event may not be readily available, the 2025 event offers a captivating glimpse into the scale and potential highlights of such summits in Mumbai (see Enrichment Data for more on the 2025 WAVES summit).
Business leaders and technology giants are anticipated to participate in the World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit (WAVES), showcasing the fusion of finance and entertainment in Mumbai's bustling media and entertainment industry. The event will attract notable companies such as Netflix, Adobe, and Reliance, as well as industry leaders from the gaming sector like Microsoft and Dream11, emphasizing the intersection of technology and entertainment.
