PM to Inaugurate IMC 2025 in Delhi On October 8th

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025 on October 8, 2025 at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi. The event will run till October 11, and is poised to be one of Asia’s premier telecom and tech gatherings, centered around the theme “Innovate to Transform.”

Key Highlights of IMC 2025

Theme & Focus Areas

IMC 2025 aims to bolster Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India) in telecom and digital technologies. The major thematic domains include,

• 6G ecosystem and Bharat 6G Alliance
• Cybersecurity
• Satellite communications (Satcom)
• Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Internet of Things (IoT)
• Telecom manufacturing and indigenous innovation

Scale & Participation

• Over 1.5 lakh visitors expected
• More than 7,000 global delegates from over 150 countries
• Around 400 exhibitors spread across 4.5 lakh sq ft of exhibition space
• More than 1,600 new technology use‑cases to be showcased across 5G, AI, cybersecurity, and related domains
• Over 100 sessions featuring 800+ speakers exploring transformative technologies

Flagship Summits & Programs

IMC 2025 will host six major global summits and programs,

• International Bharat 6G Symposium (to highlight India’s 6G research)
• International AI Summit (focus on AI in communication networks)
• Cyber Security Summit (emphasis on protecting India’s expansive telecom network)
• Satcom Summit (future of satellite-based communications)
• IMC Aspire Programme (bringing together startups, VCs, investors)
• Global Startup World Cup – India Edition (15 finalists compete for USD 1 million investment)

Preparations & Government Support

• The event is co‑organized by DoT and COAI, making it a flagship platform for India’s telecom and digital technology discourse.
• India already ranks among the top three digital nations, with 1.2 billion mobile subscribers, 970 million internet users, and the fastest 5G rollout achieved in 22 months.

Static Facts

• Event Name: India Mobile Congress (IMC)
• Edition: 9th edition in 2025
• Dates: October 8–11, 2025
• Venue: Yashobhoomi Convention Centre, Dwarka, New Delhi
• Theme 2025: “Innovate to Transform”
• Organisers: Department of Telecommunications (DoT) & COAI