About MEAI
The Media & Entertainment Association of India (MEAI) was established to advance and promote the Media and Entertainment (M&E) industry within India. Its mission is to support the growth and global recognition of Indian media and entertainment ventures, encompassing a wide range of sectors within the industry.
MEAI serves as a representative body for the M&E industry across India, boasting a membership of over 3,300 members and associates. These include media houses, animation and VFX companies, video-on-demand (VOD) and over-the-top (OTT) platforms, app developers, gaming companies, journalists, educational institutions, new media companies, and other related organizations. This diverse membership reflects the dynamic and multifaceted nature of the industry.
One of MEAI’s core functions is to facilitate networking opportunities for its members. It does this by organizing delegations and B2B meetings, providing a platform for industry professionals to connect, share insights, and explore potential collaborations. Additionally, MEAI offers marketing support to Indian intellectual property (IP) promoters and developers, helping them to showcase their projects and products both domestically and internationally. By doing so, MEAI plays a crucial role in promoting Indian M&E content and services, ensuring they receive the visibility and recognition they deserve on the global stage.
MEAI’s Offerings
Trade Delegations
MEAI builds India delegations and pavilions at various international events. Some of these are through Councils such as ESC while the others are direct pavilions setup by the Media & Entertainment Association of India.
B2B Matchmaking
MEAI conducts various inwards and outwards matchmaking efforts. The flagship event IMEC (Indian Media & Entertainment Conclave) is an annual B2B matchmaking event that co located with IndiaSoft.
Representation & Consultancy
MEAI consults various state governments as well as national level bodies for M&E sector. MEAI also forms a vital representative of the industry with the government bodies.
Trade Delegations
MEAI builds India delegations and pavilions at various international events. Some of these are through Councils such as ESC while the others are direct pavilions setup by the Media & Entertainment Association of India..
B2B Matchmaking
MEAI conducts various inwards and outwards matchmaking efforts. The flagship event IMEC (Indian Media & Entertainment Conclave) is an annual B2B matchmaking event that co located with IndiaSoft.
Representation & Consultancy
MEAI consults various state governments as well as national level bodies for M&E sector. MEAI also forms a vital representative of the industry with the government bodies.
MEAI Board
Sushil Kumar Bhasin
President
Kamal Pahuja
Vice President
Ajay Apparoop
Treasurer
Ankur Bhasin
Secretary
Rita Dhankani
Jt Secretary
Arpit Dubey
Managing Committee Member
Navin Miranda
Managing Committee Member
Kunal Daswani
Managing Committee Member
Ashish Daga
Managing Committee Member
Rahul Gadiya
Managing Committee Member