Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 7th Edition of India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2023 on October 27, with the theme 'Global Digital Innovation.'

Highlights

• PM Modi will present awards to 100 ‘5G Use Case Labs’ established in educational institutions across the country.
• IMC 2023 aims to strengthen India's position as a developer, manufacturer, and exporter of technologies including 5G, 6G, and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
• IMC 2023 is Asia's most extensive telecommunications, media, and technology forum and serves as a platform to showcase advancements in telecommunications and technology sectors.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 7th Edition of India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2023 on October 27, with the theme 'Global Digital Innovation.' The event, which is Asia's most extensive telecommunications, media, and technology forum, will focus on taking hold of 5G technology's potential by fostering application development tailored to India's specific needs and global requirements.

IMC 2023 is expected to play a crucial role in preparing the country's academic and startup ecosystem for the upcoming 6G era and in developing indigenous telecom technology for national security. The event will also feature a startup program named ‘Aspire’ to foster connections between startups, investors, and established businesses.

One of the key highlights of IMC 2023 is the launch of 100 ‘5G Use Case Labs’ established in educational institutions across the country. These labs will be used to develop and test new 5G-enabled applications and services in a variety of sectors, including education, agriculture, healthcare, power, and transportation.

IMC 2023 is expected to attract over 1 lakh participants from 22 countries, including around 5,000 CEO-level delegates, 230 exhibitors, 400 startups, and various stakeholders. The event is a significant opportunity for India to showcase its leadership in the global digital landscape and accelerate the adoption of 5G technology.

Here are some specific examples of 5G innovations that are expected to be showcased at IMC 2023:

• A 5G-enabled smart farming platform that can help farmers to improve crop yields and reduce costs.
• A 5G-powered telemedicine system that can provide remote healthcare services to patients in rural and remote areas.
• A 5G-based traffic management system that can reduce congestion and improve safety on Indian roads.
• A 5G-enabled industrial automation system that can help manufacturers to improve productivity and efficiency.
• A 5G-powered immersive entertainment platform that can provide users with new and exciting gaming and video experiences.

Anyone who is very enthusiastic and a tech freak must attend this IMC 2k23 where one can learn and explore much more about the recent trends and innovation in the field of AI, 5G, 6G, and association with key players from the global tech industry.