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Mumbai: Global and Indian brands including Google, Microsoft, Meta, Netflix, Amazon, Reliance, Adobe, Tata, and Saregama will have their presence in the inaugural 2025 edition of the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit in Mumbai.
WAVES will bring together the world’s leading media, entertainment, and technology innovators at the Jio Convention Centre in Bandra-Kurla Complex in Mumbai from 1–4 May.
Spanning an extraordinary 15,000 sq mts, WAVES 2025 will serve as the ultimate platform for industry giants, creators, investors, and cutting-edge technology pioneers to converge, collaborate, and explore the future of global entertainment. With over 100 leading exhibitors — including Netflix, Amazon, Google, Meta, Sony, Reliance, Adobe, Tata, Balaji Telefilms, Dharma Productions, Saregama, and Yash Raj Films — along with next-generation innovators such as JetSynthesys, Digital Radio Mondiale (DRM), Free Stream Technologies, Neural Garage, and Fractal Picture — WAVES will be the definitive meeting point for innovation, creativity, and cross-border collaboration in the entertainment sector.
A key attraction at WAVES 2025 will be the expansive Gaming Arena, highlighting the rapid growth of the gaming and esports industries. Featuring prominent brands such as Microsoft and Xbox, Dream11, Krafton, Nazara, MPL, and JioGames, the arena will offer a glimpse into the future of interactive entertainment and demonstrate gaming’s growing influence within the global digital ecosystem.
At the heart of this extraordinary summit is the Bharat Pavilion, spanning a magnificent 1,470 sqms, celebrating India’s dynamic legacy under the theme "Kala to Code.”
Visitors will embark on an immersive journey through the evolution of Indian storytelling — from ancient oral traditions and visual arts to cutting-edge technological advancements — across four experiential zones: Shruti, Kriti, Drishti, and Creator’s Leap.
In addition to the Bharat Pavilion, WAVES 2025 will feature exclusive State Pavilions, where Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Goa, Gujarat, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, and several other states will showcase their cultural and creative strengths.
Furthermore, the MSME Pavilion and Start-Up Booths will provide emerging businesses and innovators in the M&E sector with unparalleled opportunities to connect with industry leaders, investors, and key stakeholders from the global entertainment and technology sectors.
"With its extraordinary scale, influential exhibitors, and forward-looking vision, WAVES 2025 is set to emerge as the premier hub for global media convergence — a place where tradition and innovation come together to shape the future of storytelling, technology, and entertainment," officials said.
WAVES is set to magnify India’s creative strength, amplifying its position as a hub for content creation, intellectual property, and technological innovation. Industries and sectors in focus include Broadcasting, Print Media, Television, Radio, Films, Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics, Sound and Music, Advertising, Digital Media, Social Media Platforms, Generative AI, Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), and Extended Reality (XR).