(MENAFN- IANS) New Delhi, Oct 6 (IANS) The Indian Mobile Congress (IMC) CEO, P. Ramakrishna, said on Monday that the flagship annual event this year will showcase the country's technological strengths to the world.

This year's edition will also showcase how the Indian mobile and telecom ecosystem is evolving to meet global needs.

He further stated that indigenous platforms are certainly essential for self-reliance, but they will also strengthen India's position as a global telecom hub.

Speaking to the media, Ramakrishna said that an expo will also be held at the event, showcasing numerous use cases of AI in 5G. Additionally, use cases for 6G will also be showcased at the IMC 2025.

He urged visitors to experience how technology is evolving and how it will meet the needs of society. "It will be simpler to assess how new-age technologies will be utilised to enhance services for citizens if use cases are presented," he said.

The CEO informed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the IMC, to be held between October 8-11 at Yashobhoomi in the national capital.

Meanwhile, Union Minister of Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia said that IMC is Asia's biggest technology event, which will bring together global telecom leaders, innovators, startups, and policymakers under one roof.

The four-day mega event will focus on shaping the future of 6G, AI-native networks, satellite communications (Satcom), and next-generation digital infrastructure, he added.

Reviewing the preparations for the event, Scindia said that IMC 2025 will reaffirm India's leadership in the global telecom sector.

The IMC is considered a significant technology event in the country, attracting participation from both domestic and international companies.

Last year, the IMC was held between October 15 to 18. It featured over 400 exhibitors, nearly 900 startups, and participation from over 120 countries.

The event aimed to highlight over 900 technology use-cases and featured over 100 sessions and discussions with over 600 global and Indian speakers.

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