WAVES (summit)

{{short description|The World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit, an annual global event held in India.}}

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| summit_name = WAVES 2025 Summit

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| image = Logo_of_WAVES_summit.png

| caption = Official logo

| country = India

| venues = Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai

| cities = Mumbai, India

| date = 1–4 May 2025

| participants =

| follows = 1st

| precedes = 3rd

| website = {{URL|https://wavesindia.org/}}

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The World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) is an event focused on establishing India as a key hub for the media and entertainment industry, with a strong emphasis on cultural diversity.{{Cite web |title=Embassy of India, Bamako, Mali : The World Audio-Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025 held on 1 to 4 May 2025, at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai, India. |url=https://www.embassyofindiabamako.gov.in/page/the-world-audio-visual-and-entertai/ |access-date=2025-05-25 |website=www.embassyofindiabamako.gov.in}}

The annual global summit provides a platform for leading media CEOs, entertainment icons, and creative professionals from around the world to engage in discussions on advancements in animation, gaming, entertainment technology, and both regional and mainstream cinema. It is designed to foster partnerships and pave the way for India's creative economy to gain international prominence.{{cite news |title=India To Host 'World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit' For First Time: PM Modi |url=https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/india-to-host-world-audio-visual-entertainment-summit-for-first-time-pm-modi-7357414 |access-date=9 February 2025 |work=www.ndtv.com |date=29 December 2024 |language=en}}{{Cite news |last=Bureau |first=The Hindu |date=2025-04-28 |title=Modi to inaugurate first media-entertainment ‘WAVES’ summit in Mumbai |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/mumbai/pm-modi-to-inaugurate-first-media-entertainment-waves-summit-in-mumbai/article69501777.ece |access-date=2025-05-25 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}

WAVES aims to enhance intellectual property protection, encourage innovation, and strengthen industry collaboration. The summit will focus on attracting investment, fostering skill development, and positioning India as a global leader in the richly valued media and entertainment sector, while showcasing India as a business-friendly destination for global partnerships.{{cite news |title=India to host first global summit for media and entertainment sector in November |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/india-to-host-first-global-summit-for-media-and-entertainment-sector-in-november/article68400890.ece |work=The Hindu |date=13 July 2024 |language=en-IN}}{{Cite web |date=May 4, 2025 |title=Approach Paper for Mumbai - WAVES |url=https://www.embassyofindiabamako.gov.in/docs/1741584611Brochure2-06-03-2025.pdf |access-date=May 26, 2025 |website=embassyofindiabamako.gov.in}}

The inaugural edition took place from May 1 to 4, 2025, at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai.{{cite news |last1=Sultan |first1=Parvez |title=First edition of WAVE Summit to be held in Mumbai from May 1–4 |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2025/Feb/09/first-edition-of-wave-summit-to-be-held-in-mumbai-from-may-1-4 |work=The New Indian Express |date=9 February 2025 |language=en}}