WAVES 2025 – India Gears Up for Global Media and Entertainment Summit
Union Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs, Dr. L. Murugan, recently held a virtual meeting with representatives from various Film Associations across Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Senior officials, including Shri Sanjay Jaju, Secretary of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Shri C. Senthil Rajan, Joint Secretary (IP), and Dr. Ajay Nagabhushan M.N, Joint Secretary (Films), were also in attendance.
The primary agenda of the meeting was to assess the preparations for the upcoming World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES), scheduled from May 1 to 5, 2025. Discussions centered around encouraging robust participation from the South Indian film industry, including technicians, producers, directors, and actors. The officials also explored strategies to involve major production houses and establish a dedicated pavilion at the WAVES Exhibition Space.
Dr. L. Murugan emphasized that WAVES aligns with Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of uniting all media segments under one platform. He stressed the event’s significance in reinforcing India’s position as a global leader in the creative industry.
The inaugural World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) marks a pivotal event for the Media & Entertainment (M&E) sector and will take place in Mumbai, Maharashtra, from May 1 to 4, 2025.
This groundbreaking summit aims to bring together global industry leaders, media professionals, artists, policymakers, and key stakeholders. In the digital era, the industry faces numerous challenges and opportunities, including artificial intelligence, the rise of streaming platforms, intellectual property concerns, misinformation, and media sustainability. WAVES 2025 seeks to address these issues by fostering discussions on cultural diversity, innovation, and equitable access to media.
By promoting collaboration and cultural exchange, WAVES 2025 aspires to strengthen global connections and drive industry-wide progress. The summit underscores the media and entertainment industry’s role in fostering international unity and understanding in the digital age. Through a shared commitment to addressing global challenges and leveraging opportunities, WAVES 2025 aims to be a beacon of harmony and progress on an international scale.
With Mumbai as its host city, the summit will provide a crucial forum for thought leaders to deliberate on how the media industry can serve as a bridge between cultures and nations. WAVES 2025 will highlight the power of storytelling, cultural diplomacy, and the entertainment sector’s role in bringing people together across borders.