WAVES Summit 2025: India’s Mega Audio-Visual & Entertainment Event Debuts in Mumbai
The World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) is all set to take Mumbai by storm from May 1st to 4th, 2025 at the Jio World Centre. Organized by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (I&B), Government of India, in collaboration with the Government of Maharashtra, this first-of-its-kind summit celebrates the convergence of landmark global platform for cinema, television, OTT, gaming, animation, comics, music, sports, animation, visual effects, gaming, comics and extended reality (AVGC-XR) industries. From Bollywood superstars and business tycoons to gaming creators and comic book legends, WAVES 2025 promises to be the ultimate cross-cultural, creative networking festival in India.
Indian Comics at WAVES 2025
Indian comic book giants are taking center stage with dedicated sessions, masterclasses and panel discussions:
1. From Print to Pixels: The New Era of Comic Storytelling, Distribution & Design
Date: May 3 | Time: 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM | Venue: Hall 203
Speakers:
- Preeti Vyas – CEO, Amar Chitra Katha
- Sanjay Gupta – Publisher, Raj Comics
- Ajitesh Sharma – Publisher, Cinemics and Director Indian Comics Assocation
This insightful panel will explore how India’s most loved comic book brands are transitioning into the digital age and how design and storytelling are evolving to suit new platforms and younger audiences.
2. Masterclass: Art of Comics and Storytelling
Date: May 3 | Time: 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM | Venue: Hall 203
Speaker:
- Anupam Sinha – Legendary creator of Super Commando Dhruva of Raj Comics
The masterclass by Anupam Sinha offers a behind-the-scenes look into how Indian superheroes are crafted visually and narratively.
Star Power Meets Strategy: Unprecedented Celebrity & Influencer Presence
WAVES 2025 isn’t just a summit, it’s where India’s entertainment elite converge with global thought leaders. From Bollywood icons and OTT superstars to social media influencers and sports legends, the event is packed with appearances that draw both public attention and serious business interest.
Among the notable attendees:
- Shah Rukh Khan and Amitabh Bachchan – representing Indian cinema’s global face
- Mukesh Ambani – highlighting the industry-tech crossover
- Top athletes and Olympic medalists – showcasing sports as mainstream entertainment
- YouTube, Instagram, and gaming influencers – attracting Gen Z and digital-first audiences
- Music producers, DJs, and playback singers – energizing the cross-platform entertainment wave
This massive celebrity turnout creates golden opportunities for:
- Brand partnerships & endorsements
- Licensing deals for IPs, comics, and characters
- Cross-industry collaborations (sports + comics, music + gaming, etc.)
- Live social media coverage & influencer activations
With such high visibility, WAVES is positioning itself as India’s answer to Comic-Con, SXSW and MIPCOM – all rolled into one. Comics Byte is going to miss the event but whoever visiting/staying in Mumbai can plan to attend, check ‘book my show’ for details. Cheers – Comics Byte!!
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