WAVES Summit 2025: Check Key Highlights Here

The first-ever World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025 has taken the city of Mumbai by storm, bringing together the best global talent and creative brains with stars who have lit up the world of entertainment. At the Jio World Convention Centre, there will be four days of unfiltered fun that are not only a celebration but an opportunity to chart India's emerging presence in the international creative industry.

Starry Opening in WAVES 2025

WAVES 2025's red carpet glowed with the likes of Bollywood royalty and industry icons. Shah Rukh Khan, the Bollywood King, swept in with a grand entry, greeting organisers with warmth and sending an electric charge through the event. Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor, one of the industry's most cherished couples, walked the red carpet hand in hand, attracting fans' and media attention.

Other luminaries lighting up the event included:

• Chiranjeevi – The Telugu cinema megastar
• Aamir Khan – The perfectionist of Indian cinema
• Rajinikanth – The iconic superstar from the South
• Akshay Kumar, Anil Kapoor, Hema Malini, and Deepika Padukone – Adding even more glamour and gravitas to the gathering

A Visionary Inauguration

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the summit with a focus on the government's efforts to spur India's creative economy. Laid out by the Union Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, WAVES 2025 is centred around the motivating slogan: "Connecting Creators, Connecting Countries." The summit will show India's cultural heritage while supporting the creator economy and global co-operation.

Global Participation on an Unprecedented Scale

WAVES 2025 is truly a global affair, with:

• Over 90 countries represented

• More than 10,000 delegates

• 1,000+ creators

• 300+ companies

• 350+ startups

This variety of participation highlights how India is coming forward as a major hub for the audio-visual and entertainment sectors.

Dynamic Sessions and Masterclasses

The summit’s motive is packed with opportunities for learning and networking:

• 42 plenary sessions

• 39 breakout sessions

• 32 masterclasses

These sessions span a wide range of topics, including broadcasting, infotainment, AVGC-XR (Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics, and Extended Reality), films, and digital media, ensuring there’s something for every attendee.

India’s First Global Media Dialogue

A landmark feature of WAVES 2025 is the Global Media Dialogue, which brings together ministerial representatives from 25 countries. This dialogue is set to foster international partnerships and policy discussions, further cementing India’s leadership in the global media landscape.

The WAVES Bazaar: A Marketplace for Creators

The WAVES Bazaar is a global e-marketplace, connecting:

• 6,100+ buyers

• 5,200+ sellers

• 2,100+ projects

This platform promises to spark collaborations, deals, and innovations that will shape the future of entertainment.

Spotlight on Innovation: The Creatosphere and Bharat Pavilion

Prime Minister Modi will be visiting the Creatosphere, where he will meet with the best creators chosen from the "Create in India Challenges" – a contest that saw more than 100,000 registrations. The Bharat Pavilion will also feature India's vibrant cultural and creative heritage.

WAVES Summit 2025 is not merely an event; it's a milestone for India's entertainment sector. By convening stars, makers, policymakers, and business leaders from across the globe, the summit will galvanize new partnerships, honor creativity, and propel India to the global entertainment leadership arena.