India Mobile Congress 2023 Curtain Raiser Sets Stage for Global Digital Innovation

The Curtain Raiser of India Mobile Congress 7th Edition (IMC-2023) was inaugurated by Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister for Communications, Electronics and Information Technology and Railways, along with Shri Devusinh Chauhan, Minister of State for Communications, in a prestigious ceremony today. This event garnered the presence of members from the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), representatives from the telecom industry, and start-ups, said the official statement.

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IMC 2023 Theme: Global Digital Innovation

IMC, Asia’s leading digital technology exhibition, is co-hosted by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and COAI. This year, the seventh edition of the India Mobile Congress will take place from October 27th to 29th at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi under the theme of ‘Global Digital Innovation‘. The event is anticipated to witness over 100,000 participants, including 5,000 CXO-level delegates, 350 speakers, and 400 exhibitors.

Ashwini Vaishnaw’s Vision for IMC-2023

Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted the success of the previous IMC and emphasized the goal of making it the premier tech event in India. He acknowledged the India Mobile Congress as a significant technology event that witnessed the fastest 5G rollout in the country.

Minister Vaishnaw proposed the inclusion of more industries such as drone technology, power electronics, AI innovations, cybersecurity, data centres, and start-ups in IMC. He emphasized the involvement of at least 100 universities and students in IMC-2023.

Additionally, he suggested the introduction of a section dedicated to consumer-facing cybersecurity and extending the exhibition duration to five days. The concept of partner countries was also put forth to enhance international collaborations. Minister Vaishnaw envisioned IMC as a platform to position India as a leading technology developer, telecom manufacturer, and exporter.