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India to Host Inaugural of WAVES Summit alongside IFFI 2024

The WAVES Summit, scheduled for November 20-24, 2024, aims to position India as a global leader in the media and entertainment sector.

Introduction of WAVES Summit

  • First World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) to be held in Goa
  • Scheduled for November 20-24, 2024
  • Announced by Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Ashwani Vaishnaw
  • Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and Union Minister of State for I&B, Dr. L. Murugan, present at announcement
  • Aims to position India as a global leader in media and entertainment sector

Objectives and Focus Areas of WAVES

  • Foster innovation and technological advancement in media and entertainment
  • Enhance global competitiveness of the Indian industry
  • Strengthen industry collaborations and attract investment
  • Promote skill development and content diversity
  • Encourage sustainable growth in the sector
  • Create ecosystem for high-quality content creation
  • Strengthen intellectual property rights protection
  • Explore low-cost funding options for the sector

Alignment with 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI)

  • WAVES to be held alongside 55th IFFI in Goa
  • IFFI scheduled for November 20-28, 2024
  • Organized by National Film Development Corporation of India (NFDC)
  • Collaboration with Goa State Government and Indian Film Industry
  • IFFI held annually since 1975; Goa made permanent venue in 2014
  • Highlights India's position as largest producer of feature films globally

Government Initiatives and Vision

  • Commitment to support entire media and entertainment ecosystem
  • Focus on making India a global content creation hub
  • Efforts to create business-friendly environment and attract investments
  • Plans to strengthen IP rights protection in the sector
  • Emphasis on employment creation and talent pipeline augmentation
  • Exploration of low-cost funding models similar to venture capital
  • Addressing structural changes and technological infusion in the industry

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