20 April,2025 12:10 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
WAVES is being held as a platform to connect creators across countries and foster international collaboration in the media and entertainment sector. File Pic
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead the global media dialogue during the "World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit" (WAVES), which will be held at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai from May 1 to 4.
According to a statement, PM Modi will also lay the foundation stone for India as the global media and entertainment hub, in line with his vision of "Create in India, Create for the World," reported ANI.
WAVES is being held as a platform to connect creators across countries and foster international collaboration in the media and entertainment sector.
The summit will bring together creative minds, policymakers, industry experts, tech companies, startups, and investors on a single platform.
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The event will feature a series of sessions, including global media dialogues, buyer-seller meets, pitching opportunities for young creators, and showcases of emerging digital storytelling formats. The focus will be on virtual production, AI-driven storytelling, green content creation, and international content exchange.
"As AI-driven storytelling, Virtual Production and next-green Digital content creation transform the Media & Entertainment sector, the World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit is taking PM's vision of 'Create in India, Create for World' beyond boundaries through one 'Global Platform fostering Global Collaborations'," the statement said, reported ANI.
"Witness Prime Minister Narendra Modi leading from the front and laying the foundation stone for India as the Global Media & Entertainment Hub. Global Media Dialogue, Pitching Sessions, Buyer-Sellers meets, Young creators showcasing their talent - it's all there," the statement said, reported ANI.
Through WAVES, stakeholders will engage in setting standards, sharing best practices, mentoring emerging talent, and enabling funding opportunities. The initiative seeks to open new avenues for content creators and support the development of creative enterprises with global potential.
WAVES marks a strategic step in strengthening India's role in shaping the future of media and entertainment.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Friday and discussed the immense potential for collaboration in the technology and innovation sectors.
Modi said they held talks on various issues, including the topics they covered during their meeting in the US in February this year.
In a post on X, PM Modi stated, "Spoke to @elonmusk and talked about various issues, including the topics we covered during our meeting in Washington DC earlier this year. We discussed the immense potential for collaboration in the areas of technology and innovation. India remains committed to advancing our partnerships with the US in these domains."
(With ANI inputs)