New
Delhi, September 2024.
India
Mobile Congress, Asia’s premier digital technology exhibition, today announced
an impressive lineup of showcase, exhibition and discussions focused on AI and
Gen AI at its eighth edition scheduled to take place from15th-18th October
at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi, co-hosted by the Department of
Telecommunications (DoT) and Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI).The year’s theme for IMC 2024 is'The Future is Now'and
was recently unveiled in July 2024 by the Hon'ble Minister for Communications
and Development of North Eastern Region, Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia.The
theme signifies how India stands at the heart of the technological evolution.
This
year, IMC 2024 will put up a major focus on AI & Gen AI based discussions,
showcases and delve into themes like AI in networks, AI in Chipsets,
ethical AI. India Mobile
Congress and International Telecommunication Union (ITU) will also organize a
special daylong session on ‘AI for Good’, where experts and delegates
from around the world will deliberate on the subject.
India
Mobile Congress 2024 is expected to have over 50 global and Indian speakers for
discussion on multiple facets of AI & Gen AI spanning in over 11 diverse
discussions panels during the 4 days of the event.
Dr.
Neeraj Mittal, Secretary, Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Government of
Indiasaid “Globally AI & Gen AI is evolving
rapidly and the world is witnessing its remarkable potential. India will play a
pivotal role in use of AI to accelerate social and economic progress. This year
India will be hosting the prestigious ‘World Telecom Standardization Telecom
Assembly (WTSA-2024)’ along with India Mobile Congress 2024 in New Delhi, where
WTSA-2024 will play a critical role in shaping the standardization practices of
evolving technologies including AI. IMC 2024 will have a range of sessions,
reflecting the nation’s aspirations on the subject. We look forward to exciting
discussions with speakers around the globe and hope these deliberations will
pave the roadmap for the future."
Asia’s
largest technology forum, India Mobile Congress 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 ecosystem. This year’s event will also
highlight subjects likeQuantum technology and Circular Economy along with
spotlight on 6G, 5G use-case showcase, cloud & edge computing, IoT,
semiconductors, cybersecurity, green tech, satcom and electronics
manufacturing.
Aspire,
the flagship start-up program introduced in the last edition, would be even
bigger this year. The Aspire program will witness over 140 startups focusing on
AI-based applications in different industries. Apart from industry
participation, IMC 2024 is set to witness participation and booths from over 15
ministries as well which will also showcase how AI is being integrated in their
departments.
Ramakrishna
P., CEO of India Mobile Congress said, “The
evolution of AI & Gen AI is a leading global phenomenon today and the world
is just beginning to realize its potential and its realm of impact. Today,
India is at the center stage of technology evolution and plays a critical role.
We at IMC 2024 are truly reflecting on this leadership role and bringing in
some fascinating discussions and global experts on this vast subject. Our aim
is not only to felicitate the varied points of view, but IMC 2024 will also be
exploring to come up with a ‘Thought paper/ Report’ on the subject. We look
forward to having the greater presence of delegates and visitors this year and
support of all our partners.”
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.