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IMC 2024: India Is Poised to Lead the Global AI Revolution

By Consultants Review Team Thursday, 19 September 2024

The government declared that India will be a major player in expanding the use of generative AI (GenAI) and artificial intelligence (AI) to promote social and economic advancement. Dr. Neeraj Mittal, Secretary of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), emphasized the potential effect and swift advancement of AI and GenAI technologies in light of the rapidly growing global usage of these technologies.

From October 15–18, 2024, Pragati Maidan in New Delhi, India will host the "World Telecom Standardization Telecom Assembly (WTSA-2024)" in conjunction with the India Mobile Congress (IMC). It is anticipated that WTSA-2024 will influence how new technologies, including AI, are standardized. At 11 talks, more than 50 international and Indian speakers will cover a range of topics related to AI and GenAI at IMC 2024.

A unique day-long session called 'AI for Good' will bring together worldwide experts and attendees to debate AI's beneficial societal influence. Ramakrishna P, CEO of IMC 2024, stressed India's vital position in technological advancement, as well as its dedication to developing different viewpoints, in a 'think paper/report' on AI progress.

The event will cover key themes such as 6G, 5G, quantum technologies, the circular economy, cloud and edge computing, IoT, semiconductors, cybersecurity, green tech, and electronics manufacturing. The startup program 'Aspire,' which will showcase over 140 firms employing AI across diverse industries, will also be featured at IMC 2024.

In addition to corporate involvement, over 15 ministries will have booths at the event to showcase how AI is being integrated into government agencies. The event seeks to promote India's AI leadership and its role in influencing global technical norms.

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