WAVES Bazaar, the global marketplace for India’s media and entertainment sector, is transitioning into a year-round engagement hub with the launch of its 2026 Annual Capacity-Building Programme. Following its successful debut at the World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit (WAVES) in Mumbai, the platform will now host a structured series of industry-led webinars and masterclasses designed to empower India’s creative economy.

The initiative, executed by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision to strengthen professional capacity across the film, music, animation, and gaming sectors.

The 2026 programme moves beyond event-based interaction to offer continuous ecosystem support. Creators, startups, and independent professionals will gain direct access to global experts through interactive online sessions featuring dedicated Q&A segments.

Key Pillars of the 2026 Curriculum:

• Practical Content Creation: Deep dives into production workflows and creative execution.
• Monetisation & IP: Strategies for intellectual property protection and sustainable revenue.
• Global Reach: Digital ecosystems and market preparedness for international scaling.

The first quarter of 2026 features a high-impact schedule tailored to market needs:

• January 15: Academy Award-winning producer Guneet Monga leads a session on “Taking India to the International Market.”
• February 2026: Focus on screenplay development, global game publishing expectations, and packaging Indian mythology for a worldwide audience.
• March 2026: Deep dives into funding challenges, music royalties on platforms like YouTube, and the resurgence of PC gaming in India.

Participants who successfully complete these sessions will receive an official Certificate of Participation from WAVES Bazaar, adding professional value to their portfolios. Since its inception, the WAVES Bazaar platform has already achieved significant traction, recording:

• 5,000+ Registered Buyers and Sellers.
• 1,900+ Active Projects across multiple media verticals.
• ₹1,300 Crore+ in business leads generated during the initial Mumbai summit.

This year-round mandate ensures that India’s creative entrepreneurs remain competitive, informed, and connected to the global market 365 days a year.

Key Highlights:

• Continuous Engagement: WAVES Bazaar is evolving from a one-time event into a permanent year-round webinar and masterclass platform for the M&E sector.
• Expert Access: The 2026 programme provides creators direct access to industry stalwarts like Guneet Monga to discuss global market access and IP.
• Certified Growth: The initiative covers content creation, monetisation, and global reach, offering official certificates to all successful participants.
• Proven Impact: The platform already supports over 5,000 registered stakeholders and 1,900 active projects across film, gaming, and animation.