WAVES Summit 2025 Opens in Mumbai: Vaishnaw’s Remarks
Why in the news
The Information and Broadcasting Minister spoke at the opening session of the maiden WAVES summit, calling it a source of fresh economic opportunity.
Key facts
- Event: World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025, the first edition.
- Location: Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai.
- Speaker: Union I&B Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, at the inaugural session.
- Stated aim: offer creators a worldwide platform and exposure to new technology.
Significance
- Positions the audio-visual and entertainment space as a source of new economic opportunities.
- Gives creators visibility on a global stage and access to emerging technology.
Exam angle
- Full form: WAVES stands for World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit.
- Ministry involved: Information and Broadcasting, headed by Ashwini Vaishnaw.
- Held in: Mumbai, at the Jio World Convention Centre; 2025 was the first edition.