Get ready for WAVES 2025 in Mumbai! A 4-day extravaganza connecting media and entertainment giants
Moderator Narendra Modi to launch initial WAVES conference in Mumbai today; overview of Day 1 events.
Mark your calendars for May 1 as the first WAVES Summit (World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit) makes its debut in Mumbai's bustling Jio World Convention Centre. Over four action-packed days, industry heavyweights will gather, fueling discussions, and celebrating the creative spirit of media and entertainment.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will kick things off with an official inauguration, followed by a whopping 10 hours of sessions and roundtables with the cream of the media and entertainment world. The emphasis is on fostering strategic partnerships and positioning the industry at the forefront amidst the rising $50 billion entertainment market[1][2].
The event's highlight? Young creators from around the globe getting recognition and awards for their outstanding work, courtesy of the Create in India challenges at the Creatosphere[1]. From virtual reality (VR) to animation, films, gaming, visual effects (VFX), comics, and music, the Creatosphere promises to be a dynamic playground for enthusiasts[1].
Mumbai’s beloved Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and Ashwini Vaishnaw, the Information and Broadcasting minister, join the stage for the inaugural session[1]. The biggest names in Bollywood, including:
- Aamir Khan
- Anil Kapoor
- Anupam Kher
- Chiranjeevi
- Hema Malini
- Mohanlal
- Rajinikanth
... will grace the event with their presence, making it a must-attend for Bollywood aficionados[1].
Get ready for a grand opening, with a mesmerizing musical invocation by the illustrious MM Keeravaani and his 30-piece orchestra[1]. This spectacular kickoff will be followed by an enthralling visual tribute, "Sutradhar Reinvented", narrated by accomplished actor, Sharad Kelkar, further elevating the cultural and creative energy[1].
To commemorate India’s storytelling legacy, Narendra Modi will unveil the Bharat Pavilion, an artistic celebration showcasing India’s journey from oral narratives to digital media[1]. The pavilion houses four immersive zones, taking visitors on a captivating trip through India’s storytelling evolution[1].
As the excitement builds, plans have already been made for Mumbai to serve as the permanent home for WAVES, aspiring to earn its spot in the global elite list, akin to Davos[3].
Stay tuned for a star-studded first day chock-full of contemplative plenary sessions, cultural performances, and groundbreaking discussions shaping the future of the audio-visual sector, both in India and globally[1].
- The World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) will be held in Mumbai's Jio World Convention Centre from May 1 to 4, bringing together media and entertainment giants.
- Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of India, will inaugurate the first WAVES Summit, marking the start of four days of sessions and roundtables.
- The Creatosphere at WAVES will recognize and award young creators from around the globe for their outstanding work in areas like virtual reality, animation, films, gaming, visual effects, comics, and music.
- In addition to industry heavyweights, notable personalities like Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Ashwini Vaishnaw (Information and Broadcasting minister), Aamir Khan, Anil Kapoor, Anupam Kher, Chiranjeevi, Hema Malini, Mohanlal, and Rajinikanth are expected to attend the event.
- MM Keeravaani and his 30-piece orchestra will provide a mesmerizing musical invocation, followed by an enthralling visual tribute called "Sutradhar Reinvented".
- Narendra Modi will also unveil the Bharat Pavilion, an artistic celebration of India’s storytelling legacy, during the event.
- Mumbai's WAVES Summit aspires to become the permanent home for this prestigious event, aiming to earn a place in the global elite alongside Davos.
