From May 1, 2025, CODA participated in the “World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES 2025),” a major international event for the media and entertainment industry, held over four days at the Jio World Convention Center in Mumbai. CODA was invited by India’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
“WAVES 2025” is an event organized to promote synergy and development across India’s media and entertainment sectors, including film, television, publishing, music, radio, animation, gaming, advertising, and social media. Industry professionals and experts from around the world gathered to share knowledge and exchange views for the future. The event featured a wide range of conferences, sessions, exhibitions, and workshops on various themes related to the industry.
On May 3, a panel discussion titled “International rights holders’ perspectives on content protection strategies and synergies” was held, and Tatsuya Otsuka, CODA’s Deputy Senior Director of International Affairs, participated in the discussion as a panelist.
Moderated by Mr. Mok Ho Fai, Vice President, Content Protection Legal, Asia Pacific, Motion Picture Association (MPA) and Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE), the discussion addressed the challenges in content protection and anti-piracy measures in the digital and online era. Participants exchanged valuable insights on topics such as collaborative enforcement efforts among rightsholders and the need for global cooperation in combating piracy.
CODA will continue to work across borders in partnership with relevant organizations and institutions, bringing together collective expertise to advance content protection initiatives.
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About CODA
CODA (Content Overseas Distribution Association) was established in 2002 at the call of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Agency for Cultural Affairs to promote the overseas development of Japanese content and take anti-piracy measures. Japan’s proud content, including music, movies, anime, broadcast programs, video games, and publishing, plays an important role in enhancing the nation’s international presence and economic growth. As digital technology becomes more widespread, it is even more significant to protect Japan’s content from increasingly artful copyright infringement and promote the content industry’s development. CODA contributes to the deterrence and detection of online and other piracy, by sharing knowledge with relevant government agencies, organizations, and companies in Japan and abroad, to engage in direct and indirect anti-piracy measures, as well as public relations activities. Visit https://coda-cj.jp/en/activity/ for more information on CODA’s projects.