WAVES Summit 2025: India’s Leap to Become a Global Media Powerhouse

May 01, 2025 Komal Das

India hosts WAVES Summit 2025 from May 1-4 at Mumbai’s Jio World Convention Centre. A step toward becoming a global media powerhouse.

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Over 10,000 delegates from 90+ nations join the summit, including creators, tech leaders, and government officials.

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Key focus areas: animation, gaming, digital media, and cinema. A platform for collaboration and creative growth

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PM Modi envisions India as a $50 billion media and entertainment leader by 2029. WAVES Summit is pivotal in this journey

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WAVES Awards launched to honor arts and creativity. PM Modi invites global creators to “dream big and tell your story”

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Big names attending: Shah Rukh Khan, Alia Bhatt, Amitabh Bachchan, Sundar Pichai, Satya Nadella, and more

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The venue: Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai. A hub for global innovation, networking, and cultural exchange

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WAVES Summit 2025 is not just an event—it’s a movement to transform India into a global media and entertainment leader

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