WAVES 2025: Create in India Challenge Gears Up for Grand Finale at CreatoSphere

At the center of this global convergence lies CreatoSphere, a specially curated immersive platform where creativity meets technology and innovation.

The World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025 is all set to dazzle Mumbai as it hosts the highly anticipated grand finale of the Create in India Challenge (CIC) Season 1 at the iconic Jio World Centre, beginning tomorrow. This visionary initiative—launched under the larger WAVES platform—has already etched its name in the annals of India’s creative landscape, crossing a historic benchmark of 1,01,349 registrations from participants representing more than 60 countries. The challenge has resonated globally, drawing top talent and giving birth to a creative movement of unprecedented scale.

CreatoSphere: The Heart of Innovation

At the center of this global convergence lies CreatoSphere, a specially curated immersive platform where creativity meets technology and innovation. It is not just an exhibition—it’s a multi-dimensional experience designed to elevate creative expression across a spectrum of media and entertainment domains. Whether in virtual reality, artificial intelligence, music, gaming, comics, animation, films, VFX, or digital broadcasting, CreatoSphere invites the world to witness the future of storytelling and entertainment.

Structured as an experiential and collaborative universe, CreatoSphere enables creators to turn bold ideas into tangible experiences. With its dynamic mix of showcases, masterclasses, workshops, panel discussions, and networking opportunities, it celebrates diversity, inclusivity, and excellence—bringing together 750 handpicked finalists from over 1 lakh entries.

A Truly Global and Inclusive Talent Pool

What makes the Create in India Challenge truly transformative is its global and democratic reach. The finalists hail not only from all 28 Indian States and 8 Union Territories but also from over 20 countries, reflecting India’s growing stature as a creative powerhouse. The competition received over 1,100 international entries, signaling global confidence in India’s evolving media and entertainment (M&E) ecosystem.

The meticulous evaluation process, led by a distinguished international jury, ensured that only the most innovative, impactful, and visionary creators made it to the finale. This rigorous selection process guarantees that CreatoSphere will feature some of the finest and most forward-looking content in the industry today.

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Thematic Zones and Sectoral Showcases

CreatoSphere’s programming is segmented into nine thematic zones, each showcasing groundbreaking work and creative breakthroughs:

• Virtual Lok – Immersive and interactive experiences in VR

• VFX Vault – Showcasing the art of cinematic visual effects

• Film Fiesta – Celebrating cinematic storytelling and new voices

• Animation Alley – Innovations in animated storytelling

• Comic Kona – Home to India’s emerging and established comic creators

• Music Mania – An aural journey through original compositions and sound design

• AIRWAVES – Broadcast and podcasting excellence

• Digital Domain – Innovations in social and digital media content

• Game On – Showcasing next-gen gaming and interactive design

Each zone serves as an incubator for talent and ideation, enabling cross-pollination between creators, technologists, and entrepreneurs.

Honoring the Best: The WAVES Creator Awards

To celebrate these achievements, the event will culminate in a spectacular Creators Awards ceremony—a red-carpet gala where the WAVES Creator Awards will be presented to the top creative champions. Attended by renowned artists, industry stalwarts, and international delegates, the ceremony aims to not just recognize talent but to inspire a generation of future creators.

Winners of the musical challenge will have a special moment in the spotlight, performing their original compositions in front of a live audience. This gala night blends glamour with grit, performance with passion, and reward with recognition.

Driving the Vision: Create in India, Create for the World

At the heart of this entire initiative is Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision—“Create in India, Create for the World.” This mission has been the guiding light of the CIC and WAVES, aiming to position India as a global leader in the M&E sector, not only as a consumer but as a creator of cutting-edge content and platforms.

The CIC embodies the ethos of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam—the ancient Indian belief in a shared global family—by enabling cultural exchange, technological dialogue, and creative collaborations across national boundaries. The CIC’s motto, “Connecting Creators, Connecting Countries,” reflects this larger commitment to global unity through creativity.

Looking Ahead: Legacy in the Making

With its first season itself becoming a resounding success, the Create in India Challenge has firmly set the stage for future editions to grow even bigger and bolder. As the creative world gathers at the Jio World Centre over the next four days, Mumbai will transform into the beating heart of global creative innovation.

Whether you are a fan of music or gaming, a professional in XR or VFX, or simply a lover of the arts, CreatoSphere at WAVES 2025 promises an unforgettable journey through the creative multiverse of India. It is more than an event—it is a celebration of the future, powered by imagination, inclusivity, and innovation.