PM Narendra Modi Calls for global standards in ethical AI and data privacy; Industry leaders join to discuss the road ahead to digital transformation in the era of AI
The 8th Edition of Indian Mobile Congress (IMC) 2024, 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 kicked-off today with inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Bharat Mandapam.
Hon’ble Prime Minister took a walkthrough of the exhibition area before officially inaugurating the event and where he listed four pillars of Digital India – Low-priced devices, extensive reach of digital connectivity to every nook and corner of the country, easily accessible data and goal of ‘Digital First’.
Further demonstrating this year’s theme of “The Future is Now”, the first day of IMC and WTSA 2024 saw global leaders, visionaries, innovators and exhibitors showcased innovative technologies, ideas and use cases across key industries and sectors. India Mobile Congress 2024 is currently taking place from 15th -18th October, 2024 at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi.
The inaugural day witnessed showcases, keynotes and session discussions by industry leaders on telecom and digital infrastructure, quantum technology and circular economy, along with a spotlight on 6G and 5G use-case, cloud & edge computing, IoT, semiconductors, cybersecurity, green tech, satcom and electronics manufacturing.
The day also featured important sessions and panels which included: Shaping the Future of Telecom: AI, 5G, and the Power of Multi-layer Convergence, Xciting Networks, Unleashing Potential, Orchestrating Future Connectivity with Open APIs, The Future Engineered: Women Driving the Digital Paradigm, Gadgets that shape the future: Insights and innovations, among others.
Concurrent to IMC 2024, India is also hosting the prestigious international conferences – World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly New Delhi 2024 (WTSA 2024) and Global Standards Symposium (GSS 2024) from 14-24 October 2024 at Pragati Maidan itself.
India Mobile Congress, Asia’s largest digital technology forum, has become a well-known platform across the globe for showcasing innovative solutions, services and state-of-the-art use cases for industry, government, academics, startups and other key stakeholders in the technology and telecom ecosystem. The India Mobile Congress 2024 will showcase over 400 exhibitors, about 900 startups, and participation from over 120 countries. The event also aims to showcase more than 900 technology use case scenarios, host more than 100 sessions and discussion with over 600 global and Indian speakers.
