7 October 2026
Time: 11.00 a.m – 12.00 p.m IST
Hall: Samvardhan
KPMG in India is knowledge partner for this event.
Marking its 10th edition, India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2026, will be held from 7 to 10 October 2026 at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi, under the theme ‘Scale Without Boundaries’. The event is expected to convene policymakers, technology leaders, telecom operators, enterprises, startups, investors, academia and innovators to explore the next frontier of connectivity and digital transformation.
IMC 2026 will focus on accelerating the adoption and scale of emerging technologies across the digital ecosystem. Key areas of discussion will include artificial intelligence, 6G, intelligent RAN, AI-native telecom, edge and cloud computing, autonomous networks, cybersecurity, semiconductors, quantum technologies, satellite communications, network APIs and digital infrastructure. The event will provide a platform to exchange perspectives, showcase innovation, forge strategic collaborations and identify opportunities for technology-led growth.
As the Knowledge Partner, KPMG in India will contribute insights on the evolving technology and telecommunications landscape, engaging with industry leaders, policymakers and ecosystem stakeholders on priorities for scaling innovation, accelerating transformation and strengthening India's digital future.
The programme will feature leadership dialogues, technical sessions, technology showcases, startup engagements and collaborative forums, fostering cross-sector engagement across industry, government, academia and the investment community.
Agenda and Sessions
- Day - 1 ( 7 October 2026 )
- Day - 2 ( 8 October 2026 )
- Day - 3 ( 9 October 2026 )
Telecom Product manufacturing on scale
Moderator
7 October 2026
Time: 12.00 p.m – 1.00 p.m IST
Hall: Samvardhan
Robotics and AI Integration in Transforming Industrial Automation
Moderator
7 October 2026
Time: 12.30 p.m – 12.45 p.m IST
Hall: Srishti
Industry Keynotes: Building the Future at Scale
Speaker
7 October 2026
Time: 2.00 p.m – 3.00 p.m IST
Hall: Sashakt
Intelligent RAN for Smart and Adaptive Connectivity (Part A)
Moderator
7 October 2026
Time: 3.00 p.m – 4.00 p.m IST
Hall: Sashakt
Intelligent RAN for Smart and Adaptive Connectivity (Part B)
Moderator
7 October 2026
Time: 3.00 p.m – 4.00 p.m IST
Hall: Samvardhan
Scaling Infrastructure for the AI Era (Part A)
Moderator
7 October 2026
Time: 4.00 p.m – 5.00 p.m IST
Hall: Sashakt
Unified Edge and Cloud for the Next AI Shift
(Part A)
Moderator
7 October 2026
Time: 4.00 p.m – 5.00 p.m IST
Hall: Suraksha
5G Monetisation Models, Impediments & QoE (Part A)
Moderator
7 October 2026
Time: 4.30 p.m – 5.30 p.m IST
Hall: Samvardhan
Scaling Infrastructure for the AI Era (Part B)
Moderator
Atul Gupta
Partner and Head – Consulting Markets and Key Strategic Priorities (Managed Services, GCC and Large Deals)
KPMG in India
7 October 2026
Time: 5.00 p.m – 6.00 p.m IST
Hall: Sashakt
Unified Edge and Cloud for the Next AI Shift
(Part B)
Moderator
7 October 2026
Time: 5.00 p.m – 6.00 p.m IST
Hall: Suraksha
5G Monetization Models and Impediments
(Part B)
Moderator
8 October 2026
Time: 2.00 p.m – 3.00 p.m IST
Hall: Suraksha
Building the SatCom Policy Foundation
Moderator
8 October 2026
Time: 2.00 p.m – 3.00 p.m IST
Hall: Samvardhan
Scaling Digital Innovation for Enterprise Impact
Moderator
8 October 2026
Time: 3.00 p.m – 4.00 p.m IST
Hall: Suraksha
Direct-to-Device: Powering the Next Wave of Connectivity
Moderator
8 October 2026
Time: 4.00 p.m – 5.00 p.m IST
Hall: Suraksha
Converging Satellite and Terrestrial Networks
Moderator
8 October 2026
Time: 4.00 p.m – 5.00 p.m IST
Hall: Sameeksha
The Sovereign Inflection & The Future of Telecom: A Leadership Conclave (CEO RT) with Hon'ble MoC and Industry CEOs
Speaker
Akhilesh Tuteja
Partner & National Leader - Clients and Markets and Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT)
KPMG in India
8 October 2026
Time: 5.00 p.m – 6.00 p.m IST
Hall: Suraksha
From Coverage to Business Outcomes in Satellite Communications
Moderator
9 October 2026
Time: 2.00 p.m – 3.00 p.m IST
Hall: Samvardhan
Driving Business Agility through Network as a Service
Moderator
9 October 2026
Time: 2.00 p.m – 3.00 p.m IST
Hall: Suraksha
AI vs AI : Navigating the next Cybersecurity Shift
Moderator
Nitin Shah
Partner – Digital Trust, Head – Cyber Security, Resilience and Privacy Strategy & Governance
KPMG in India
9 October 2026
Time: 3.00 p.m – 4.00 p.m IST
Hall: Suraksha
Securing the Telecom Network Core
Moderator
9 October 2026
Time: 3.00 p.m – 4.00 p.m IST
Hall: Sashakt
Managing Economics of AI Networks
Moderator
9 October 2026
Time: 4.15 p.m – 5.00 p.m IST
Hall: Samvaad
Silicon to Sovereignty: The Power Behind
the Chip
Moderator
9 October 2026
Time: 4.00 p.m – 5.00 p.m IST
Hall: Sashakt
Integrating the Network API Economy
Moderator
9 October 2026
Time: 5.00 p.m – 6.00 p.m IST
Hall: Samvardhan
Securing the Subsea Connectivity Future
Moderator
9 October 2026
Time: 5.00 p.m – 6.00 p.m IST
Hall: Sashakt
Rethinking the Energy Future of Networks and Data Centres
Moderator
KPMG in India leaders on India Mobile Congress 2026
- Purushothaman KG
- S Sathish
- Yogesh Sharma
The future of technology will be shaped by the ability to scale capabilities into outcomes. As compute, connectivity, and intelligence become increasingly interconnected, success will depend on creating ecosystems that translate innovation into lasting economic value, enhanced competitiveness, and broad societal impact.
India’s telecom manufacturing opportunity is moving beyond scale of production. Building globally competitive products will require deeper capabilities across design, components, testing, and lifecycle support, alongside the standards, security, and reliability that global customers increasingly expect. This also presents a significant opportunity for India to showcase its design and manufacturing prowess on the global stage, strengthening its position as a trusted hub for next-generation telecom innovation.
Intelligent RAN is evolving from an operational enhancement to a strategic enabler of network performance. The ability to continuously optimise resources in response to real-time network conditions can help operators improve service quality, increase operational efficiency, and reduce energy consumption. As connectivity demands continue to grow, intelligence will become an essential layer of next-generation network infrastructure.
Key Contacts
Akhilesh Tuteja
Partner & National Leader - Clients and Markets and Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT)
KPMG in India
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