WAVES 2025 isn’t just another industry expo; it’s a landmark platform bringing together visionaries, tech pioneers, investors, and creators under one roof.
From May 1st to 4th, 2025, the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai will be transformed into a dynamic epicenter of creativity, innovation, and global collaboration as it hosts WAVES 2025 – The World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit. With over 15,000 square meters of exhibition space and 100+ powerhouse exhibitors — including Netflix, Meta, Sony, Amazon, Google, and India’s own Reliance, Dharma Productions, and Saregama — this global event is poised to redefine the boundaries of media and entertainment.
WAVES 2025 isn’t just another industry expo; it’s a landmark platform bringing together visionaries, tech pioneers, investors, and creators under one roof. From immersive technologies and generative AI to cutting-edge gaming, animation, and storytelling platforms, the summit presents a rare opportunity to witness the next big leap in entertainment and media.
Kala to Code: The Soul of Indian Storytelling
One of the most captivating features of WAVES 2025 is the Bharat Pavilion, a 1,470 Sqm celebration of India’s storytelling journey through the ages. Themed “Kala to Code”, it is designed to immerse visitors in four curated experiential zones — Shruti (oral traditions), Kriti (text and script), Drishti (visual storytelling), and Creator’s Leap (emerging tech and AI). This pavilion not only showcases India’s cultural heritage but also highlights its rapidly evolving digital ecosystem and the convergence of art with technology.
Adding to the cultural mosaic are dedicated State Pavilions, where leading creative states like Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Goa, Gujarat, and Telangana will spotlight their unique film, media, and animation ecosystems. These pavilions will attract investors and content creators from across the globe, looking to tap into regional narratives and production talent.
Empowering the Future of M&E
Recognizing the importance of startups and MSMEs in shaping the future, WAVES 2025 will host a special MSME Pavilion and Startup Zones, offering emerging innovators access to key industry players, mentorship, and funding networks. These zones will serve as incubators of fresh ideas, driving disruption and digital transformation across the M&E landscape.
Another key highlight is the WAVES Gaming Arena, reflecting the exponential rise of India’s gaming industry. With participation from global giants like Microsoft Xbox, Dream11, Krafton, Nazara, and MPL, the arena will spotlight esports, gamification, immersive AR/VR technologies, and the deepening intersection of gaming with entertainment and education.
Beyond Showcase: A Platform for Policy, Progress, and Partnerships
WAVES 2025 is not just a marketplace for technologies and content — it’s a thought leadership forum. Panels, workshops, and high-level networking sessions will address the future of broadcasting, content monetization, generative AI, IP protection, and cross-border co-productions. Whether you’re a filmmaker seeking distribution, a tech firm offering AI tools, or a policymaker shaping the digital economy, WAVES offers fertile ground for partnerships that transcend borders.
Global Recognition, Indian Heartbeat
Hosted by the Government of India, WAVES is a strategic initiative to solidify India’s status as a global media powerhouse — not just in content production, but also in IP creation, tech innovation, and cultural export. It underscores India’s readiness to lead on the global stage, integrating its ancient traditions of storytelling with the promise of tomorrow’s immersive technologies.
Open to All, Designed for the Future
Open for business interactions from May 1–4, and public access on May 3–4, WAVES 2025 promises something for everyone — whether you are an aspiring creator, tech enthusiast, investor, or simply a curious visitor. With exhibition hours from 10 AM to 6 PM (till 5 PM on May 4), this mega-event is a must-attend spectacle for anyone invested in the future of media, entertainment, and technology.
