India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2026
Why in News?
The India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2026 is currently making headlines as Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated its landmark 10th edition at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi from October 7 to October 10, 2026.
Key Details
- Theme: The central theme for IMC 2026 is “Scale Without Boundaries”, reflecting India’s expanding capacity in digital innovation and next-generation infrastructure.
- Organisers: It is jointly organised by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) under the Ministry of Communications and the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI).
- Venue: Held physically at Yashobhoomi (India International Convention & Expo Centre), New Delhi.
The Four Strategic Pillars
The structure of IMC 2026 is anchored on four fundamental pillars focused on holistic technological progress:
The structure of IMC 2026 is anchored on four fundamental pillars focused on holistic technological progress:
- Srishti: Building the future of technology.
- Samadhan: Fueling economic growth through digital infrastructure.
- Sashakt: Expanding opportunities and inclusive digital access.
- Suraksha: Strengthening cybersecurity and building trust in tech ecosystems.
Key Technology Areas Focus
The forum brings together policy makers, tech giants, startups, and researchers to dive into nine key anchor sectors:
The forum brings together policy makers, tech giants, startups, and researchers to dive into nine key anchor sectors:
- Next-Gen Networks: Transitioning strategies from 5G monetisation to advanced 6G roadmaps.
- Artificial Intelligence (AI): Focusing heavily on the intersection of AI with network automation and AI-driven cybersecurity.
- Satellite Communications: Deploying non-terrestrial networks to connect remote parts of the country.
- Hardware and Deep Tech: Major focus tracks on semiconductors, quantum communication, and secure enterprise transformation.
- Global Collaboration: The event acts as a primary stage for international collaboration. For instance, global partners like Japan are discussing collaborative investments in resilient digital infrastructures like data centres, optical fibre networks, and submarine cables to support the growing AI era.
