Driving India’s telecom revolution: Key imperatives from IMC 2024

Driving India’s telecom revolution: Key imperatives from IMC 2024 IMC 2024 highlights homegrown infrastructure push, quantum advances, AI innovations, semiconductor ecosystem development, and the roadmap to 6G

This brief highlights key strategic imperatives from India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2024.

The 8th annual India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2024, co-hosted by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), marked a pivotal gathering for the telecommunications and technology sectors. Held over four days, IMC 2024’s theme, “The Future is Now”, highlighted India’s readiness to lead in next-generation tech solutions. The event showcased local breakthroughs in 5G and 6G networks, AI, IoT, quantum computing, etc., spotlighting innovations designed to shape both present and future needs. Over 900 demonstrations illustrated the practical applications of these technologies, with 750 AI-powered use cases emphasizing AI’s essential role in India’s rapidly expanding innovation ecosystem. These use cases covered a range of fields, from quantum technology to cloud and edge computing, green technologies, and the circular economy, reflecting India’s vision for a sustainable digital future. Five key strategic priorities stood out as pillars of India’s vision for a tech-driven future, representing the event’s progressive and ambitious outlook:

Boosting the “self-reliant” mission with a Make-in-India focus on telecom infrastructure
Leveraging Quantum technology as a transformative force in telecommunications
Reshaping the telecom landscape with AI-powered solutions
Building a resilient, self-sustaining semiconductor ecosystem
Paving the way for a seamless transition from 5G to 6G

Collectively, these developments reflect India’s proactive approach to establishing future-ready and inclusive technology solutions that enhance its position in the global telecom arena.