India to Host First WAVES Summit: A Global Stage for Young Artists to Shine

Dec 31, 2024, 18:01 IST

India is set to host the first-ever World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit (WAVES) in February. Prime Minister Modi compared it to international events like the World Economic Forum in Davos, highlighting its significance in bringing together global media leaders and innovators.  

Modi compared the WAVES to international gatherings such as the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Modi compared the WAVES to international gatherings such as the World Economic Forum in Davos.

In February of next year, India will host the World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit (WAVES) for the first time. This event will provide a worldwide stage for India's creative talents, encouraging partnerships and highlighting the nation's potential as a center for top-notch content production.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's monthly 'Mann ki Baat' Radio address on Sunday included a lengthy discussion on the WAVES Summit.

PM Modi's Vision for WAVES

Modi compared the WAVES to international gatherings such as the World Economic Forum in Davos, stating that the Summit, which will take place in Delhi from February 5 to 9, will bring together media and entertainment leaders and innovative thinkers from around the world. 

India as a Global Content Hub

According to him, this summit is a significant step in establishing India as a center for the production of content worldwide.

The prime minister highlighted how important it is for young artists to be involved in WAVES preparations, as this reflects the vibrant nature of India's creative community.

An Invitation to Creators Across Industries

PM Modi expressed delight in the nation's youth's passion and their role in the emerging creator economy, which is a major force behind India's progress toward becoming a $5 trillion economy.

“I encourage you to be a part of the WAVES Summit, whether you are a young creator or an established artist, connected to Bollywood or regional cinema, a professional from the TV industry, an expert in animation, gaming, or an innovator in entertainment technology,” Modi added.

Global Exposure for Indian Talent

According to Modi, the WAVES Summit is set to provide India's creative talents with a worldwide stage, encouraging partnerships and demonstrating the nation's potential as a center for top-notch content production.

According to him, the Summit would also showcase India's developments in mainstream and regional cinema, gaming, animation, and entertainment technologies.

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Vidhee Tripathi
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Vidhee Tripathi completed her PG Diploma degree in Digital Media from Indian Institute of Mass Communication, New Delhi. She is a graduate in Science with chemistry honors from Banaras Hindu University. She has 2 years of experience in various aspects of journalism. She was previously associated with the social media wing of Akashvani. At jagranjosh.com, currently she covers current affairs, national news and international news. She is also associated with the education news section of Jagran Josh.

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