NEW DELHI — The India Mobile Congress (IMC) opened Wednesday at the Yashobhoomi convention centre, running through Oct. 10 under the theme “Scale Without Boundaries.” The four‑day event, the 10th edition of IMC, is jointly organised by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and the Cellular Operators Association of India 【F1】.
The programme’s second day, Oct. 8, will begin with a formal inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi 【F5】. Government officials slated to speak include Minister of State for Communications Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, DoT Secretary Amit Agrawal and C‑DOT chief executive Rajkumar Upadhyay 【F2】. Keynotes are expected from industry leaders such as Reliance Jio chairman Akash Ambani, Bharti Enterprises founder Sunil Bharti Mittal and Aditya Birla Group chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla 【F6】.
Representatives from a range of global and domestic firms are set to participate in sessions throughout the congress. Companies confirmed to attend include Qualcomm, GSMA, Ericsson, Jio, Vodafone Idea, Bharti Airtel and Intel 【F3】. The agenda covers next‑generation networks, artificial intelligence, 6G, digital infrastructure and satellite communications 【F4】, with specific sessions on AI‑native telecom networks, intelligent RAN, cybersecurity, network APIs, cloud and edge computing, semiconductors and related technologies 【F9】. GSMA, for example, will host discussions on digital trust, satellite communications policy and the transition from connectivity to broader digital infrastructure 【F10】.
In addition to the conference tracks, an exhibition will run alongside the programme for the full four days. Exhibitors will showcase products, technologies and live use cases spanning 5G and 6G, AI, semiconductors, satellite communications, cybersecurity, advanced manufacturing and cloud‑edge solutions 【F11】. The event also anticipates international participation and technology demonstrations, drawing policymakers, telecom operators, equipment makers, technology firms, startups and investors 【F12】.
The IMC is expected to feature government announcements, partnerships and discussions on investment opportunities within the telecom and digital technology sectors 【F7】. The third day of the congress will continue with additional keynote sessions, panel discussions and industry conversations across multiple tracks 【F8】.
Sources
– Hindustan Times, “India Mobile Congress begins on Wednesday, PM Modi to inaugurate on October 8,” Oct. 6, 2026, https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/india-mobile-congress-begins-on-wednesday-pm-modi-to-inaugurate-on-october-8-101791255613301.html
Source: Hindustan Times – India News
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