Symposium 2026 Theme :- Shaping Global 6G through International Partnerships, Standards, Innovation and Trusted Ecosystems
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Venue : YASHOBHOOMI (IICC) (India International Convention & Expo Centre), Dwarka, New Delhi |
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09:00AM-10:00AM |
Registration, Global Networking |
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10:00AM-11:00AM |
Inauguration of 3rd International Bharat6G Symposium 2026 by Dignitaries |
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11:00AM – 12:00PM |
Maximising 5G Advanced Opportunities and Building the Foundation for 6G Objective: By leveraging the latest opportunities enabled by 5G and advanced 5G technologies, the Indian ecosystem can create innovative consumer and enterprise services that are ready for the next wave of digital transformation and growth. |
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12:00PM – 12:45PM |
Global Standards: Aligning the World Towards IMT-2030 Objective: Discuss the evolving global standards roadmap towards IMT-2030, key technology priorities, and approaches to achieving global interoperability and ecosystem readiness. |
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12:45PM – 13:45PM |
Lunch Break |
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13:45PM – 14:00PM |
Keynote Address: |
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14:00PM – 14:45PM |
Spectrum for IMT-2030: Preparing for WRC-27 and Beyond Discuss the global spectrum preparedness including WRC 2027 and beyond considerations. |
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14:45PM – 15:00PM |
Tea Break |
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15:00PM – 16:00PM |
Global Trials & Testbeds Forum: From Research to Large-Scale International Pilots Objective: DDiscuss the testbeds, pilots and collaborative trial platforms required to accelerate the transition from research to large-scale 6G deployment and international validation. |
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16:00PM – 17:00PM |
Global Technology Session: AI-Native, Sustainable and Secure 6G Networks Objective: Explore key enabling technologies for AI-native 6G networks and services. |
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Venue : YASHOBHOOMI (IICC) (India International Convention & Expo Centre), Dwarka, New Delhi |
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09:00AM – 10:15AM |
Global Keynote: The Road to Commercial 6G – Opportunities, Challenges and Global Collaboration |
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10:15AM – 11:30AM |
Global Alliance Session: Leveraging ecosystems for 6G Innovation Objective: Leverage regional ecosystems and prepare them for successful adoption of 6G technologies. Identify the right use cases for each region, drive innovation with a long-time perspective of 2029-2032. |
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11:30AM – 12:30PM |
Global Industry & Vertical Summit: Transforming Industries Through 6G Objective: Perspectives from industries that have adopted 5G on how 6G can unlock new capabilities, efficiencies and business opportunities. |
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12:30PM – 13:30PM |
Lunch & Global Networking Meetings |
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13:30PM – 13:45PM |
Keynote: Sponsor |
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13:45PM – 14:45PM |
Startups, Academia & Innovation Ecosystem Session: Building the Global Deep-Tech Innovation Pipeline Objective: Discuss policies, partnerships, funding mechanisms and standards engagement needed to strengthen the Indian and global 6G start-up ecosystem. |
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14:45PM – 15:45PM |
Ministerial & CEO Roundtable: Global Policy and Investment Priorities for 6G. |
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15:45PM – 16:00PM |
Tea Break |
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16:00PM – 17:00PM |
Valedictory Session: Global Roadmap Towards IMT-2030 and Beyond Objective: Discuss the needed efforts, handshakes and obstacles to overcome to pave the way for an early and successful 6G introduction in India between key stakeholders. |
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Symposium 2025
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Venue : YASHOBHOOMI (IICC) (India International Convention & Expo Centre), Dwarka, New Delhi |
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09:00AM-10:00AM |
Registration |
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Venue - Pushpagiri |
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Setting the Tone for Atmanirbhar Bharat 6G |
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10:00AM-10:45AM |
Welcome Address:Prof Rohit Budhiraja, IIT Kanpur Dr. Kumar Sivarajan, CTO Tejas Networks
Brief Presentation on Digital Communications Theme in ESTIC 25: Shri Ashok Kumar, DDG SRI | Presentation
Curtain Raiser of Digital Communications Theme by Dignitaries | Curtain Raiser Video
Keynote Address: Dr. Neeraj Mittal, Chairman, Digital Communications Commission and Secretary, Department of Telecommunications,Government of India
Keynote Address:Prof. Ajay Sood, Principal Scientific Advisor to the Government of India.
Vote of Thanks: Shri Anil Kumar Bhardwaj, DDG SE, Department of Telecommunications, Government of India |
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SESSION 1 : Venue - Pushpagiri |
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SESSION 1 : Panel on Global 6G Initiatives (Objective: Discussion of 6G initiatives across US, UK, Japan, S. Korea, Europe and India) |
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10:45AM-12:00PM |
Moderator:Prof. Bhaskar Ramamurthi, IIT Madras Session Speakers:Prof. Harald Haas, Future Telecoms, UK | Presentation Dr. Hosako Iwao, NICT, Japan | Presentation Dr. Magnus Frodigh, Vice Chair of Hexa-X, Europe | Presentation Dr. Ashutosh Dutta, IEEE Future Networks, Johns Hopkins University, USA | Presentation Prof. David Koilpillai, Chairman, Bharat 6G Alliance and Professor, IIT Madras |
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12:00PM-2:00PM |
Networking Lunch & Exhibition Visit |
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SESSION 2 : Venue - Pushpagiri |
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SESSION 2 : Industry Leaders Panel: Key 6G Use Cases (Objective: Explore promising use cases of 6G) |
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2:00PM–3:00PM |
Moderator:Mr. Robert Ravi, Chairman and Managing Director, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited, India Session Speakers:Mr. Aayush Bhatnagar, Reliance Jio Mr. Sachin Mehta, Airtel | Presentation Dr. Rajkumar Upadhyay, C-DOT Mr. Jayanta Dey, HFCL Dr. Magnus Ewerbring, Ericsson Ms. Anita Doehler, NGMN Alliance | Presentation Mr. Charles Santhosam, Nvidia |
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SESSION 3 : Venue - Pushpagiri |
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SESSION 3 : Panel on Enabling 6G Technologies (Objective: Exploring foundational/emerging technology enablers for 6G, and ways of international cooperation between academia and industry) |
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3:00PM–4:00PM |
Moderator:Prof. Rohit Budhiraja, IIT Kanpur Session Speakers:Prof. Mathini Sellathurai, Heriott Watt University, Scotland | Presentation Dr. P Hanumantha Rao, SAMEER | Presentation Prof. Nandana Rajatheva, University of Oulu, Finland | Presentation Prof. Erik Strom, Chalmers University, Sweden | Presentation Prof. Debarati Sen, IIT Kharagpur | Presentation Prof. Deepa Venkitesh, IIT Madras Prof. Kaveh Delfanazari, University of Glasgow, UK | Presentation |
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4:00PM-4:15PM |
Tea/ Coffee/ Refreshments |
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4:15PM-4:30PM |
Keynote AddressMr. Vivek Badrinath, GSMA | Presentation |
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4:30PM-4:40PM |
Mr. Ross Bateson, GSMA Study on 6G Spectrum Needs | Presentation |
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SESSION 4 : Transition towards AI-Native 6G Networks (Industry and Academic Leaders) (Objective: To transition towards autonomous 6G networks) |
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4:40PM–5:30PM |
Moderator:Shri Ashok Kumar, Bharat 6G Mission Head & DDG(SRI),Depatment of Telecommunications Session Speakers:Prof. Mahesh Marina, University of Edinburgh, UK Dr. Elena Fersman, Ericsson Dr. Simone Redana, Nokia Mr. Sandeep Sharma, Tech Mahindra Dr. Ashwin Gumaste, Principal AI Systems Architect, Microsoft Mr. Ramu T S, Lekha Wireless Prof. Rohit Budhiraja, IIT Kanpur |
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5:30PM-6:30PM |
Visit to Exhibition |
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6:30PM |
Networking Dinner - Hosted By Bharat 6G Alliance (by invitation only) |
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7:00PM-7:15PM |
Keynote AddressDr. Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar, Minister of State in the Ministry of Communications and Minister of State in the Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India |
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Venue : YASHOBHOOMI (IICC) (India International Convention & Expo Centre), Dwarka, New Delhi |
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SESSION 5 : Venue - Pushpagiri |
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SESSION 5 : Panel on Non-Terrestrial Networks, 6G for Space & Global Connectivity (Objective: Discussing satellite-terrestrial integration, 3D networks topologies, and connectivity for remote regions) |
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10:00AM-11:00AM |
Moderator:Prof. Mike Short, UK Session Speakers:Prof. Rahim Tafazolli, University of Surrey, UK Dr. Dilip Krishnaswamy, C-DOT Dr. Veena Rawat, GSMA | Presentation Lt. Col VS Velan, Elena Geo System Mr. Amitabh Madathil, Airtel Mr. Ravi Gandhi, Reliance Jio Dr. Chandra Prakash, ISRO |
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SESSION 6 : Venue - Pushpagiri |
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SESSION 6 : Harmonization of Spectrum and Standards (Objective: Alignment of international standards and spectrum frameworks for 6G) |
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11:00AM-12:00PM |
Moderator:Shri S. T. Abbas, Telecom Engineering Centre, Department of Telecommunications Session Speakers:Mr. Lorenzo Casaccia, Qualcomm Standards | Presentation Dr PSM Tripathi, Sr DWA, Wireless Planning and Coordination, Department of Telecommunications Dr. Ulrich Dropmann, Nokia Standards | Presentation Mr. Dhivagar Baskaran, CEWiT | |
