The 8th Edition of Indian Mobile Congress (IMC) 2024, the largest telecom, media and technology forum in Asia, jointly organized by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), entered the final day witnessing policymakers and industry leaders coming together to call for greater collaboration in driving digital transformation. Key discussions centered on building a future roadmap for 5G, AI and emerging technologies, with a strong focus on public-private partnerships to foster innovation and digital inclusion. Further demonstrating this year's theme of "The Future is Now", the fourth day featured important sessions and panels which included: Spectrum for $1 Trillion Digital Economy, Evolution of FinTech and Enabling Role of Government, AI and Digital Intelligence: Initiative by DoT, 5G lessons to 6G Developments - Emphasizing India's contribution from an academic perspective.
ITU-WATSA also hosted AI for Good – Machina learning in 5G challenge, a collaborative platform where AI innovators and problem owners learn, discuss and connect to identify AI solutions to advance the Sustainable Development Goals. Quotes from key industry leaders on Day 4 of India Mobile Congress 2024: Lt. Gen M U Nair, National Cybersecurity Coordinator (NCSC) said, “The DoT has taken multiple initiatives to protect cyberspace but despite that, cybercrimes are only increasing.
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