Conference Description
Key Takeaways
- Large-scale telecommunications conference covering 6G, AI-native telecom, quantum communications, and cybersecurity
- Targets C-level executives, telecom operators, policymakers, and enterprise IT leaders
- Addresses critical infrastructure protection, digital trust, and secure network deployment
- Features exhibitions, summits, workshops, and leadership roundtables
- Sponsors include Ericsson, Nokia, Qualcomm, Fortinet, Intel, and major Indian telecom operators
About India Mobile Congress 2026
India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2026 convenes in New Delhi as a major gathering for the telecommunications and digital technology sector. The event brings together industry leaders, policymakers, regulators, and technology vendors to examine the infrastructure, security, and innovation required to scale digital ecosystems globally. Under the theme “Scale Without Boundaries,” IMC focuses on enabling breakthrough technologies while addressing the operational and strategic challenges of network deployment.
Cybersecurity and Digital Trust
Security professionals will find dedicated programming on cybersecurity, digital trust, and critical infrastructure protection. As telecom networks evolve toward 6G and integrate AI-native capabilities, the attack surface expands considerably. IMC 2026 addresses how organisations can build resilient digital ecosystems, implement responsible AI practices, and protect the infrastructure underpinning national connectivity. Sessions explore the intersection of security with emerging technologies including quantum communications and edge computing.
Network Technologies and Infrastructure
The technical programme spans next-generation connectivity including 5G monetization strategies and 6G research, AI applications in telecom operations, edge and cloud computing architectures, and semiconductor developments. Industrial automation and telecom manufacturing also feature prominently, reflecting India’s push toward domestic production capabilities. Green telecom and ESG considerations address the sustainability requirements facing network operators.
Regulatory and Policy Landscape
IMC provides a forum for examining spectrum policy, regulatory frameworks, and the governance structures needed for trusted technology ecosystems. With participation from the Ministry of Electronics and government agencies, the event facilitates dialogue between industry and regulators on standards, compliance, and market access considerations.
Who Should Attend
The event targets CTOs, CISOs, and technology leaders from telecom operators, network equipment vendors, and enterprises undergoing digital transformation. Policymakers and regulators shaping telecommunications governance will find relevant programming, as will security professionals responsible for protecting critical communications infrastructure. Startups, investors, and manufacturers seeking partnerships in the Indian and global telecom markets are also part of the intended audience.
Notable Sponsors and Partners
IMC 2026 has secured participation from major technology and telecom companies including Ericsson, TCS, Nokia, Qualcomm, Fortinet, Meta, Intel, and HCL Tech. Indian telecom operators Airtel, Jio, VI, and BSNL are represented alongside C-DOT and Hughes. This mix of global vendors and domestic operators reflects the event’s positioning at the intersection of international technology development and Indian market deployment.