India is preparing for the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2026, with the four-day technology event scheduled to take place from October 7 to October 10, 2026, at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi. The event is expected to bring together telecom companies, technology firms, startups, policymakers and industry leaders to showcase developments shaping the future of digital connectivity. The dates and venue have been officially confirmed by the organisers and the Government of India.
A major focus of IMC 2026 will be 6G technology and the evolution of next-generation communication networks. The official event agenda highlights areas including AI-native telecom networks, Intelligent RAN, edge and cloud technologies, autonomous networks and advanced connectivity infrastructure. These technologies are expected to play an important role in how future networks handle increasingly large volumes of connected devices and AI-driven workloads.
The event will also put the spotlight on the growing connection between AI and telecommunications. Instead of treating AI simply as an application running on top of networks, the industry is increasingly exploring AI-native network infrastructure capable of optimising operations, managing resources and responding dynamically to changing traffic conditions.
Satellite connectivity is another important area expected to receive attention as the telecom industry looks beyond traditional terrestrial networks. Satellite-based communication could help extend connectivity to remote and difficult-to-reach areas while complementing existing mobile infrastructure.
The participation of organisations such as the GSMA further highlights the international importance of the event. GSMA has confirmed its participation in IMC 2026, bringing global telecom-industry perspectives to the Indian technology ecosystem.
With India continuing to expand its 5G infrastructure while developing technologies for the next generation of connectivity, IMC 2026 could provide an important look at where India's telecom and digital technology ecosystem is heading next.
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