The first edition of WAVES is set to take place from May 1 to May 4 in Mumbai. The event will focus on four key areas — broadcasting & infotainment, AVGC-XR (animation, visual effects, gaming, comics, and extended reality), digital media & innovation, and films. The animation filmmakers competition, launched in partnership with Dancing Atoms, is designed to discover and promote India’s best storytelling talent in the field of animation. The competition received an overwhelming response, with 1,290 participants submitting their entries, including 19 from other countries. The final winners will be announced in April 2025, with prizes and global exposure awaiting the best entries. It aims to create new opportunities for collaboration between Indian and international industry players. It will bring together professionals from the media and entertainment (M&E) industry to showcase India’s talent and potential. It is expected to be the largest M&E conference in the world, with more than 100,000 attendees.