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May 1, 2025 10:05 PM

AI and creativity unite at WAVES 2025: India leads digital expression

The inaugural day of WAVES 2025, a global media and entertainment summit organized by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, showcased the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in redefining creativity and storytelling. Held in Mumbai, the summit featured three pivotal sessions led by global industry leaders from Adobe and NVIDIA, who underscored India’s growing influence in the AI-driven creative economy. In a keynote address titled “Design, Media and Creativity...

May 1, 2025 9:55 PM

Mukesh Ambani unveils India’s vision for global entertainment revolution at WAVES 2025

Mukesh Ambani, Chairman and Managing Director of Reliance Industries, delivered a keynote address at the inaugural WAVES 2025, a global media and entertainment summit held in Mumbai, proclaiming India as the future epicenter of the world’s entertainment industry. Titled “Building the Next Global Entertainment Revolution from India,” Ambani’s speech outlined a bold vision for India to lead a transformative era in global storytelling, driven by its rich heritage, dynamic demography, and te...

May 1, 2025 7:22 PM

Union Minister L. Murugan to unveil white paper on India’s booming live events economy at WAVES 2025

Union Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs, Dr. L. Murugan, is set to launch a groundbreaking White Paper titled “India’s Live Events Economy: A Strategic Growth Imperative” at the World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025 in Mumbai on May 3. Commissioned by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting and prepared by EventFAQs Media, a knowledge partner for WAVES, the document offers an in-depth analysis of India’s rapidly gro...

May 1, 2025 7:24 PM

WAVES 2025 kicks off in Mumbai with star-studded panel on Indian cinema’s soul

The inaugural World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) opened with grandeur at the Jio World Centre in Mumbai, launching with a captivating panel discussion titled “Legends & Legacies: The Stories That Shaped India’s Soul.” Organized by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, the event brought together cinematic icons Hema Malini, Mohanlal, and Chiranjeevi, moderated by superstar Akshay Kumar, to explore the essence of storytelling, creativity, and India’s cultur...

May 1, 2025 2:41 PM

WAVES 2025: Govt launches Indian Institute of Creative Technology to boost animation, gaming, and digital arts

Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday announced the launch of the Indian Institute of Creative Technology (IICT) in Mumbai during the WAVES 2025 event, positioning it as a national-level initiative to boost animation, gaming, and digital arts in India. The institute, envisioned as a national hub for Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, and Comics (AVGC), has already commenced operations. Several tech giants, including NVIDIA, Google, Apple, Microsoft, Meta, ...

May 1, 2025 2:04 PM

Create in India, create for the world: PM Modi positions India as global creative powerhouse at WAVES 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday inaugurated the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025 at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai, hailing it as a historic moment in India's rise as a global creative powerhouse. The summit, themed “Connecting Creators, Connecting Countries,” brings together artists, innovators, investors, and policymakers from more than 100 nations, and is set to position India at the heart of the global media and entertainment economy. Calling ...

May 1, 2025 9:52 AM

WAVES 2025 summit begins in Mumbai, spotlights India’s media and entertainment industry

The World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025 kicks off today at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai. The four-day global summit, hosted by the Government of India, brings together leading figures from the fields of media, technology, and entertainment, highlighting the country's growing stature in the global creative economy. The summit will be inaugurated by PM Modi at around 10:30 a.m. at the Jio World Centre. The event has attracted more than 100,000 registrations,...

May 1, 2025 8:52 AM

PM Modi to visit Maharashtra today; Kerala and Andhra Pradesh tomorrow

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Maharashtra on Thursday, followed by Kerala and Andhra Pradesh on Friday, as part of a multi-state tour focused on infrastructure, development, and media innovation. In Mumbai, PM Modi will inaugurate WAVES 2025 — the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit — at around 10:30 a.m. at the Jio World Centre. This four-day summit, themed “Connecting Creators, Connecting Countries,” is the first of its kind in India and aims to position the country ...

April 25, 2025 9:39 PM

World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025: A Visionary Leap Towards a Global Creative Renaissance

As someone deeply inspired by the evolving landscape of India’s media and entertainment industry, I couldn’t be more excited about the upcoming World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025. Scheduled from May 1 to May 4, 2025, at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai, this global summit is not just another event—it’s a bold declaration of India’s creative rise on the world stage. What truly stands out to me is how Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visionary leadership is dr...

February 20, 2025 9:31 PM

India and Saudi Arabia forge New Media Partnership as Waves 2025 Summit approaches

A high-level Indian delegation has concluded a landmark series of strategic meetings in Saudi Arabia, strengthening bilateral media partnerships and generating momentum for India's upcoming World Audio-Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES 2025). Led by Information and Broadcasting Secretary Sanjay Jaju and Prasar Bharati CEO Gaurav Dwivedi, the delegation met with key Saudi media leaders during the "Future of Media" Exhibition (FOMEX) in Riyadh. During their visit, the team toured exhibitio...