- India Mobile Congress (IMC) is the largest telecom, media, and technology forum in Asia.
- It is jointly organized by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI).
- PM Modi will award 100 ‘5G Use Case Labs’ to educational institutions across the country.
- The unique initiative will foster innovation across various socioeconomic sectors like education, agriculture, health, power, transportation, etc.
- With the theme ‘Global Digital Innovation,’ the IMC 2023 aims to strengthen India’s position as a developer, manufacturer, and exporter of key cutting-edge technologies.
- IMC to introduce start-up program ‘Aspire’
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated the 7th Edition of the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2023 as the flagship technology event aims to strengthen India’s position as a developer, manufacturer, and exporter of key cutting-edge technologies. The three-day event is taking place at Bharat Mandapam in Pragati Maidan in New Delhi.
During the programme, the Prime Minister will award 100 ‘5G Use Case Labs’ to educational institutions across the country. These labs are being developed under the ‘100 5G labs initiative’.
The ‘100 5G labs initiative’, is an endeavor to realize the opportunities associated with 5G technology by encouraging the development of 5G applications that cater, both to India’s unique needs as well as the global demands.
The unique initiative will foster innovation across various socioeconomic sectors like education, agriculture, health, power, transportation, etc., and propel the country to the forefront of the usage of 5G technology. The initiative is also a pivotal step for building a 6G-ready academic and start-up ecosystem in the country. More importantly, the initiative is a step towards the development of indigenous telecom technology which is critical for national security.
India Mobile Congress (IMC) will be held from 27th to 29th October, 2023. The event will act as a platform to highlight India’s incredible advancements in telecommunications and technology, bring forth significant announcements, and provide an opportunity for start-ups to display their innovative products and solutions.
With the theme ‘Global Digital Innovation,’ the IMC 2023 aims to strengthen India’s position as a developer, manufacturer, and exporter of key cutting-edge technologies. The three-day congress will highlight technologies such as 5G, 6G, and Artificial intelligence (AI) and discuss issues pertaining to the semiconductor industry, green technology, cybersecurity, etc.
This year, IMC is introducing a start-up program ‘Aspire’. It will foster connections between start-ups, investors, and established businesses with an aim to catalyze fresh entrepreneurial initiatives and collaborations.
IMC 2023 will be attended by over one lakh participants from about 22 countries including about 5000 CEO level delegates, 230 exhibitors, 400 start-ups, and other stakeholders.
India Mobile Congress (IMC) is the largest telecom, media, and technology forum in Asia, jointly organized by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI). Since its inception, IMC has established itself as a leading forum for bringing together industry, government, academia, and other ecosystem players to discuss, deliberate, demonstrate, and display the latest trends in the realm of TMT and ICT. Not only is the India Mobile Congress the biggest technology event in Asia, but it is also the biggest networking event in India in the technology space. Through an immersive showcase of revolutionary innovations, our mission is to catapult India into the limelight, becoming a beacon of the all-encompassing digital transformation shaping the future.
(With Inputs from agencies)
