India Mobile Congress Podcast 2023

India has the potential to excel in the digital domain due to its talent pool, technological advancements, and digital infrastructure, positioning it to lead the charge in digital transformation. In this episode, Ramakrishna P, CEO of India Mobile Congress, sheds light on India's impressive potential to lead the globe in digital innovation. He also explains how India Mobile Congress has successfully brought together the giants of the telecom industry year after year to make IMC's international conference a resounding success.

When startups thrive, innovation abounds. This ensuing segment chronicles the accounts of young emerging entrepreneurs and their contributions to the innovative landscape.

In the rapidly evolving technology industry, it is imperative to promote efforts that prioritise affordability and accessibility. Arno Van Huyssteen, CTO at Canonical, talks about India's thriving tech industry and Ubuntu's commitment to expanding its support in India to catalyse its journey towards global tech leadership.

India is a key contributor to global company growth. Its vast consumer base creates opportunities for business expansion. In this episode, David O'Byrne, Senior Business Development Manager at Druid Software, discusses how global corporations seek to collaborate with Indian businesses to penetrate the diverse and dynamic Indian consumer market.

In this episode, KG Purushothaman, Partner and Head of Digital Solutions at KPMG, shares his insights on India's pivotal role in leading the digital transformation in 5G/6G technology, broadcasting, satellites, semiconductors, drones, and green technology.

Giant US chipmaker AMD plans to invest $400 million in India over five years to expand its chip design and software development capabilities. In this episode, Gilles Garcia, senior director business lead, data centre communications group AMD, elucidates how the 'Made in India' label attracts global decision-makers.

India has harnessed the potential of massive technological advancements, which demands a significant reconsideration of how innovation operates and its implications for various sectors. In this episode, Mathangi Sandilya, MD of Communications and High Tech Domain, and Rajesh Thakur, Sales Lead CMT at Accenture, explore how innovations bridge the gap between our digital and physical worlds.

The benefits of 5G networks are not limited to everyday consumers. This innovation is enabling verticals such as healthcare, government sectors, agriculture and more to reap the benefits of faster and more reliable internet connectivity. Bejoy Pankajakshan, Chief Technology and Strategy Officer at Mavenir, explains how the use cases of 5G networks go beyond the norm.

India is home to over 100 unicorns, and its startup ecosystem is driving innovation. Anku Jain, the Managing Director of MediaTek, highlights India's global leadership in 6G innovation and the strategic lessons learned from the 4G/5G rollout. Jain also notes India's pioneering role in 6G research and development, which has the potential to impact the global telecommunications industry significantly. Tune in!

As Sterlite Technologies Ltd (STL), one of India's largest optical and digital solutions companies, develops the world's slimmest fibre for telecommunication, Dr. Badri Gomatam, Group CTO at STL, shares his insights on how the Indian government's "Make in India" program has paved the way for innovative developments in the broadband industry.