BES EXPO 2025: AI to redefine India’s broadcasting future with focus on ‘Make in India’

India’s premier exhibition on broadcast and media technology, BES EXPO 2025, is set to take place from July 3 to 5 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. Organised by the Broadcast Engineering Society (India), the three-day event will bring together over 5,000 experts, policymakers, tech companies, and startups from India and abroad, marking a significant moment for the industry’s technological transformation.

This year’s theme, “Transforming Media through AI: Create, Collaborate, Monetize,” sets the tone for an expo that aims to explore how artificial intelligence can reshape content creation, enhance collaborations, and open new avenues for monetization across platforms. Visitors can expect live demonstrations of cutting-edge solutions involving 5G broadcasting, digital radio, AI applications, OTT platforms, D2M (Direct-to-Mobile) broadcasting, and virtual studio environments.

A major highlight of BES EXPO 2025 will be the multi-track conference sessions, with a dedicated focus on the Make in India initiative and its implications for the broadcast and media technology ecosystem. Discussions will also touch upon India’s evolving role in global digital radio standards and explore new frameworks for content innovation and monetization in a digitally connected Bharat.

The inaugural ceremony will witness the presence of leading dignitaries. Shri Navneet Sehgal, Chairman of Prasar Bharati, will be the Chief Guest, while Shri Sanjay Jaju, Secretary of the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, and Shri Gaurav Dwivedi, CEO of Prasar Bharati, will serve as Guests of Honour. Shri Manoj Chaudhary, Vice Chancellor of Gati Shakti University, will deliver a special address, and Shri Mark A. Aitken, a senior representative from ONE Media, USA, will be the keynote speaker.

Speaking ahead of the event, Shri Navneet Sehgal remarked that BES EXPO is a global platform to showcase India’s technical capabilities and progress in self-reliance. He expressed hope for tangible outcomes aligned with the Make in India vision. Echoing this, Shri Sanjay Jaju noted that AI and 5G are transforming every aspect of the media ecosystem, and platforms like BES EXPO are essential to drive this dialogue forward.

Gaurav Dwivedi emphasized the need to harness technology for public good, adding that the expo will provide space to strategize and realign with this goal. Mark Aitken praised India’s broadcast industry for its rapid progress and alignment with global standards, while Shri Manoj Chaudhary highlighted BES EXPO as a bridge for innovation between academia and industry.

According to BES President Sunil, the event is more than just a trade exhibition, it offers a glimpse into the future of Indian broadcasting. Aftab Ahmed, Honorary Secretary of BES, added that the platform has been designed to empower youth, startups, and innovators driving change in the sector.

With over 300 exhibitors and an expected 1.14 lakh+ visitors, BES EXPO 2025 is poised to be a landmark event in the Indian broadcast landscape, signaling the country’s readiness for a tech-forward, AI-powered future rooted in innovation and indigenous development.