Ministry of Information & Broadcasting Announces WAVES 2025

WAVES to feature a content market

Mumbai, December 14, 2024: The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting announced the inaugural World Audio-Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES 2025), scheduled to take place from February 5-9, 2025, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. A recent roundtable discussion chaired by Vrunda Manohar Desai, Joint Secretary (Films), brought together prominent industry stakeholders to outline the summit’s agenda. WAVES 2025 will feature exhibition pavilions, a content market (WAVES Bazaar), start-up accelerators (WaveXcelerator), and networking hubs, fostering partnerships between production houses, investors and technology providers, stated a press release.

The summit aims to position India as a global hub for media and entertainment, offering unparalleled opportunities for collaboration and showcasing Indian talent. Industry representatives discussed plans for participation, including content launches and events to maximize the summit’s impact.

WAVES 2025 will run for three days for the delegates and will be open to the public on the last two days, promising a transformative experience for the attendees. More details of the event are available on the website wavesindia.org.