About The Event
WAVES 2025 (World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit) is India’s landmark global platform that brings together the full spectrum of the Media & Entertainment (M&E) ecosystem. Scheduled from May 1–4, 2025, at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai, the event blends innovation, culture, commerce & creativity.
Here’s what makes WAVES 2025 unmissable:
✅’Create in India Challenge’
A flagship talent discovery initiative culminating at WAVES 2025, Create in India Challenge invites young creators from across India and the globe to compete in 32+ challenges across categories like animation, gaming, music, AR/VR, films, and more.
✅ CreatoSphere
A vibrant zone dedicated to the creators of tomorrow. CreatoSphere hosts the masterclasses, workshops, and the Finale of ‘Create in India Challenge’.
✅ WAVES Culturals
WAVES Culturals showcase Indian and global performances that celebrate artistic expression in its purest form. Storytelling meets stagecraft, echoing India's rich traditions while embracing the global creative spirit.
✅ Bharat Pavilion
A tribute to India’s soul, Bharat Pavilion encapsulates the country's ancient storytelling legacy offering global audiences a deep dive into India’s regional voices, languages, and rich cultural tapestry.
✅ Exhibitions
A dynamic showcase of imagination meeting innovation. From cutting-edge tech to future-forward trends, it’s a place to see Indian and Global breakthroughs in Media & Entertainment.
✅ Gaming Arcade
Get ready to experience an electrifying hub of immersive gameplay.
✅ WAVES Bazaar
A global marketplace for the Creator Economy, WAVES Bazaar facilitates B2B and B2G collaborations, buyer-seller meets, co-production tie-ups, and the exchange of content rights across formats, from scripts and music to niche content like animation and comics.
✅ WaveX (WaveXcelerator)
WaveX offers live pitching sessions, funding opportunities, and showcasing of innovations in the M&E sector. It's where investors meet disruptors, and visionary ideas turn into global ventures.
Join us at the event bringing together Creators and Brands to redefine tomorrow’s Media & Entertainment landscape.
