WAVES 2025 Kicks Off in Mumbai: Legends, Legacies, and Legendary Entertainment Panels
Day 1 Lineup Unveiled for WAVES 2025: Shah Rukh Khan, Rajinikanth, Akshay Kumar, Deepika Padukone, Alia to Perform Live
Gear up for an exciting four-day adventure at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai, as the World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025 takes centre stage starting May 1. Organized by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, this mega event brings together the biggest names in the Indian entertainment industry for insightful panel discussions and captivating debates. Dive into the complete schedule for the inaugural day of WAVES 2025.
WAVES 2025 Day 1 Schedule
Mark your calendar for the unmissable lineup of events on the opening day of WAVES 2025. With day 1 centered on panel discussions featuring A-listers, it's a golden opportunity to mingle with the best in the industry!
Legends & Legacies: The Stories That Shaped India's Soul
- Speakers: Hema Malini, Mithun Chakraborty, Rajnikanth, Mohanlal, Chiranjeevi
- Moderator: Akshay Kumar
The New Mainstream: Breaking Borders, Building Legends
- Speakers: SS Rajamouli, AR Rahman, Anil Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal
- Moderator: Karan Johar
The Journey: From Outsider to Ruler
- Speakers: Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone
- Moderator: Karan Johar
Creative Bridges: Unlocking The Power of Cultural & Digital Partnerships Between UK & India
- Speaker: Lisa Nandy
The Future of Advertising
- Speaker: Mark Read
Transcending Boundaries: Story Telling in the Age of AI
- Speakers: Shekhar Kapur, Barun Das
Braving the Odds: Scripting a New Narrative
- Speakers: Ariane Hingst, Binaca Balti, Rona Lee Shimon, Mary Jorie Millben
Talent Beyond Borders
- Speakers: Allu Arjun, Barun Das
Building the Next Global Entertainment Revolution from India
Design, Media, and Creativity in the Age of AI
Impact of Video on Culture and Communication
The Art of Creation
WAVES 2025 is more than just a summit; it's a platform for collaboration, innovation, and discussion within the M&E industry, dedicated to fostering growth and shaping the future of entertainment.
Throughout days 2, 3, and 4, the summit will host additional panel discussions and closed-door sessions for industry stakeholders, promising more opportunities to engage with the biggest players in the entertainment world. Stay tuned for further updates and excitement!
Don't miss out on a chance to rub shoulders with legends, learn from the best, and shape the future of entertainment! Get ready for WAVES 2025 starting May 1.
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- The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting is organizing the WAVES 2025 event, which will take place in Mumbai from May 1 to 4.
- The first day of WAVES 2025 will feature panel discussions centered around the Indian entertainment industry, with A-list celebrities such as Hema Malini, Mithun Chakraborty, Rajnikanth, Mohanlal, Chiranjeevi, SS Rajamouli, AR Rahman, Anil Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal, Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, and Karan Johar participating.
- Panel discussions at WAVES 2025 will cover various topics, including the stories that shaped India's soul, the new mainstream, the journey from outsider to ruler, creative bridges, the future of advertising, transcending boundaries, braving the odds, talent beyond borders, building the next global entertainment revolution, design, media, and creativity in the age of AI, impact of video on culture and communication, and the art of creation.
- Apart from panel discussions, WAVES 2025 will also host additional events and sessions for industry stakeholders throughout its four-day run.
- In addition to Bollywood celebrities, Karan Johar will moderate several panel discussions at WAVES 2025.
- Lisa Nandy and Mark Read are also scheduled to participate in the WAVES 2025 event.
- WAVES 2025 aims to serve as a platform for collaboration, innovation, and discussion within the media and entertainment industry, with the goal of fostering growth and shaping the future of entertainment in India and beyond.
