The 10th edition of India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2026 brought together technology companies, startups, policymakers, researchers and industry leaders in New Delhi on 9 October 2026 to highlight the country's next-generation connectivity and emerging technologies, according to an official statement from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). The four-day event runs through 10 October 2026, serving as a national platform for dialogue, innovation and collaboration in the digital technology space.

MeitY Pavilion Highlights

MeitY has set up a dedicated pavilion at the congress to display a broad range of Digital India initiatives, spanning digital public infrastructure, citizen services, language technology, data protection, semiconductors, internet infrastructure, advanced research and technology entrepreneurship. The pavilion places a particular emphasis on the digital foundations underpinning citizen and government services.

Core platforms on display include Aadhaar, DigiLocker, UMANG and Entity Locker, demonstrating how digital infrastructure is making identity verification, document management and access to government services more seamless, secure and convenient for both citizens and organisations.

Key Showcases and Initiatives

An API Setu booth has been set up to help visitors understand integration and information exchange through application programming interfaces (APIs), supporting interoperability across digital systems. The UX4G team is guiding visitors on improving the user experience and design of digital assets through citizen-centric design principles.

A dedicated booth for the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) framework underscores the importance of responsible personal data processing in the digital era. Digital India BHASHINI is demonstrating artificial intelligence and language technologies to facilitate access to digital content and services across Indian languages — a key priority for reaching citizens beyond urban and English-speaking demographics.

MyGov India is presenting a collection of Mann Ki Baat videos at its booth, highlighting stories and grassroots initiatives from across the country.

Advanced Tech and Startup Presence

The pavilion also features the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), showcasing DARPAN S3, alongside NIXI, SAMEER and the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), collectively highlighting India's capabilities in internet infrastructure, applied research and advanced technology development.

Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) is participating with 14 STPI-incubated startups, giving early-stage entrepreneurs a direct opportunity to present their products and solutions to visitors, investors and industry participants. This comes amid a broader government push to position India as a global hub for semiconductor design and digital public infrastructure exports.

Broader Significance

IMC 2026 arrives at a moment when India's digital stack — built over nearly a decade through programmes like Digital India — is increasingly being cited internationally as a model for developing-economy digital governance. The congress provides a rare consolidation of both policy intent and technological execution in a single venue. Notably, the presence of the DPDP framework booth signals that data governance is now being treated as an integral part of India's digital identity, not an afterthought.

As the event concludes on 10 October 2026, the outcomes and partnerships announced at IMC 2026 are expected to shape the next phase of India's digital infrastructure roadmap.