Mumbai– Avtr Meta Labs has announced its partnership with the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (MIB) for the introduction of India’s First AI Avatar Creator Contest. This unique contest will be a key feature of the upcoming World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025, scheduled to take place from February 5th to 9th, 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.

Avtr Meta Labs co-founder & CEO Abhishek Razdan said, " “We are incredibly excited to launch India’s First AI Avatar Creator Contest in association with the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, a unique initiative that blends the power of artificial intelligence with creative expression. This contest not only showcases the potential of AI in digital artistry but also provides a platform for creators, innovators, and tech enthusiasts to explore new horizons. At Avtr Meta Labs, we believe in the transformative power of AI, and we’re thrilled to see how participants will push the boundaries of technology and imagination.”

WAVES, a globally recognized platform for the Media and Entertainment (M&E) industry, highlights India’s position as a rising hub for innovative content creation and storytelling. The 2025 edition of WAVES will bring together industry leaders, stakeholders, and creators from across the world to explore the future of the media industry, focusing on creativity, technology, and collaboration.

As part of this grand summit, the Minister of Information & Broadcasting, Ashwini Vaishnaw, has officially launched the "Create in India Challenge - Season 1", a series of 25 distinctive contests across multiple domains. Among them is the highly anticipated AI Avatar Creator Contest, which offers creators, technologists, and marketers the opportunity to showcase their skills in developing AI-driven virtual avatars.