India Mobile Congress 2023 dates announced: Check theme, number of exhibitors and other details

 India Mobile Congress 2023 dates, IMC 2023 theme: The seventh edition of India Mobile Congress (IMC) will be held in the national capital from October 27- 29. The theme of IMC, co-hosted by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), this year will be ‘Global Digital Innovation’. According to a release by PIB, the event will witness around 100,000 participants, 5,000 CXO-level delegates, 350 plus speakers and 400 plus exhibitors.
 
Since its inception in 2017, IMC has promoted India's positioning and serves as a key forum for global thought leaders to design the next wave of digital innovation, with India leading the charge. Last year, IMC received an overwhelming response from the industry with Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi launching 5G in India.

This year, the key programs will put the spotlight on 6G, advancements in 5G networks, the increasing use of AI in telecommunications and other domains, edge computing, industry 4.0, and the emergence of India Stack. IMC 2023 would also widen to related technology domains such as broadcast, sat-com, manufacturing, semiconductors through partnerships with various associations such as Elcina, IESA, ISpA, DFI and others. IMC 2023 also planned to introduce several B2G & B2B Forums and Industry Round Tables, Big university and student engagement, and Global buyer forums.

Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister for Communications, Electronics & Information Technology and Railways, said that many more industries will be associated with IMC.

"The India Mobile Congress has emerged as the major technology event in the country. Last year Hon’ble PM launched 5G and India has emerged as the country with the fastest 5G rollout. There are almost 2.75 lac BTS radiating 5G in a short period of time. We want to position India as a technology developer, telecom manufacturer and exporter. The theme for IMC2023 is Global Digital Innovation and many more industries will be associated with IMC including drone, satcom, mobile manufacturing, cybersecurity startups etc. IMC will explore having 5 international partner countries and will have consultation with ministry of external affairs. We all should work towards positioning India as a technology powerhouse and IMC can play a major role in this vision,” Vaishnaw said.

Speaking at a curtain raiser event, COAI Chairman PK Mittal said that the event would be a significant milestone for India's rapidly advancing tech industry.