Mumbai to Emerge as a Global Entertainment Capital: Fadnavis' Statement
Vibin' in Mumbai: The Exciting World of WAVES
Get ready for an explosive mix of innovation, collaboration, and entertainment from May 1 to 4, 2025, as Mumbai hosts the first-ever World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit (WAVES) at the Jio Convention Centre in the heart of the bustling Bandra-Kurla Complex! With over 100 countries strutting their stuff, this four-day extravaganza is set to put Mumbai on the global map as a creative powerhouse.
Leading the charge is none other than our very own Prime Minister, Narendra Modi! This audacious event will be held annually, further affirming Mumbai's status as the epicenter of global creativity. In a press conference, the Maharashtra chief minister, Devendra Fadnavis, shared that the creative sector is the fastest-growing industry in terms of wealth and job creation, and Mumbai, along with the country, aims to significantly boost the "creative economy" on the world stage.
The first day of WAVES promises to be grand, with our prime minister in attendance, along with a whopping 1,500 to 2,000 delegates. The central government will be inviting an additional 5,000 delegates from around the globe, making this the world's largest audio-visual entertainment event to date.
But that's not all! The inaugural day will also feature a riveting roundtable conference with the CEOs of top creative and entertainment industries, and a mesmerizing show by musical genius A. R. Rahman at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai.
The second day of the summit will be packed with engaging talks, panel discussions, and workshops designed to foster growth and opportunities within the media and entertainment (M&E) sector, both in India and abroad. We can't wait to see what these power-packed days will bring!
In a parallel move, the Indian government is also establishing the Indian Institute of Creative Technology (IICT) in Mumbai, with Maharashtra playing a key role in the initiative. The IICT — India's first institute focused on creative technology — is expected to revolutionize the global creative sector, particularly in the areas of media, print, digital, audio-visual, and entertainment.
As if that wasn't enough, the central government has offered 240 acres of land in Malad to the Maharashtra government for creating world-class infrastructure to support the burgeoning "creative economy." With the government's immense support, Mumbai is poised to become the world entertainment capital, eclipsing its current status as India's entertainment capital.
WAVES 2025 in Mumbai marks a significant milestone for India, as it showcases the country's ambitions to lead the world in creativity, innovation, and digital transformation within the M&E domain. By fostering collaboration, driving innovation, and empowering the creative economy, WAVES has a remarkable opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the audio-visual and entertainment industry on a global scale.
So, there you have it! Get ready for a star-studded, groundbreaking event that's going to blow your mind and reform the global M&E landscape. Let's make WAVES together!
Finance and entertainment will play significant roles at the World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit (WAVES) in Mumbai, with the Indian government aiming to boost the "creative economy" and revolutionize the global creative sector through the Indian Institute of Creative Technology (IICT). The event, expected to be the largest audio-visual entertainment gathering to date, will offer numerous opportunities for growth and collaboration within the media and entertainment (M&E) sector.
