Department of Telecommunications (DOT), Govt. of India jointly with Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) will hold the INDIA TELECOM 2009 at Pragati Maidan, for three days from 3rd - 5th December 2009, New Delhi, India. This is the Fourth Edition in this series since the first was held in December 2006.

India Telecom 2009, fourth consecutive year of the leading international conference and exhibition is a forum for promoting Telecom for Inclusive Growth through Enterprise and Learning.

3rd edition of India Telecom, ie. INDIA TELECOM 2008, with theme “Connecting Rural India” was held at New Delhi from 11th – 13th December and was inaugurated by Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh in the august presence of Hon’ble Minister for Communications and Information Technology and Hon’ble Minister of State for Communications & Information Technology. 3G mobile services were also launched in India by Hon’ble Prime Minister of India during the Inaugural Ceremony of India telecom 2008. The exhibition had huge participation from over 250 companies, had representation from 28 countries, attracted17,114 attendees from all over the world.

The two-day conference of India Telecom 2008 had participation from over 52 International and National Speakers and was well attended by 500 Delegates (International & National). The program, discussed new growth drivers that are revolutionizing the telecom sector in India and around the world and focused on opportunities and challenges in providing seamless connectivity to rural India. The conference with the focus on ‘Connecting Rural India’ had various theme based sessions on Economic & Social Development in Rural India, Broadband for All, Strategy & New Business Approaches, Value Added Services & Content Management and Regulatory & Policy Environment.

The telecom market in India has undergone a seismic change in the last few years. With rapidly increasing tele-density, India is set to join the league of nations that have been transformed by the availability of affordable, and yet quality, telecommunications networks. India’s telecom sector puts emphasis on deeper penetration into tier 2 and rural areas, and effectively exploiting the new opportunities opened through new services such as 3G mobile, VAS, WiMAX, M-Commerce, Mobile Banking and Broadband Wireless services.
"INDIA TELECOM 2009" has evolved as the premier Exhibition & Conference in the area of Telecom Sector. It will once again bring together who's who in the Industry and will provide the opportunity to interact with the leading Telecom companies and the potential buyers. The event will also offer the participants with the business interests in the region and unparalleled opportunities to meet business associates / prospective clients.

India Telecom 2009 will continue to focus on cutting-edge technologies and their commercial implications The event will address the latest technologies, effectively bringing together like-minded professionals from leading organisations, looking for solutions to both their current business activity and the next wave of innovative ideas.
The participants will be an eminent mix of government, public and private sectors from India and overseas. The event will provide a platform for interaction with policy makers, technology providers, R&D institutions, investors and the users/buyers.

Event Highlights

• CEO's Forum
• Open House on Regulatory and Policy Issues
• Foreign National Pavilions
• Thematic Conference Sessions
• State Pavilion
• Open House on Regulatory & policy Issues
• Special Address on Telecom for Inclusive Growth by Dr. A P J Abdul Kalam, Ex-President of India
• Conference Sessions led by International & National Experts of IT & Telecom Sector.
• Focus on the Technology Development & Advancement in the Telecom Sector.
• Ample Business Opportunities knocking for Service Providers, Equipment Suppliers, Component, Manufacturers, Hardware & Software Solution Providers.
• Platform for Policy Makers, Regulators, Operators, Manufacturers etc
• Vast Digital Opportunities

Scope

Intellect Sharing, Networking & Relationship Building:

India Telecom 2009 provides a platform for informative and interactive sessions with the prime movers of the Telecom Sector across various spheres like Government, Policy makers, industrial leaders, academia and potential investors.

Shape the Future of Telecom Sector :

Interact and collaborate with your peers at co-located industry affiliation meetings to help drive the future of the Telecom market.

Demonstrate your products :

Network with your prospects, hold informal meetings, and garner more exposure to your company.

Position your firm:

As a key participant helping to drive Telecom Sector growth

• Showcase the latest products, formulation and capabilities.
• Opportunities for transfer of technology, setting up of R&D base with International firms.
• Joint ventures, collaborations and investment opportunities.
• Supply of machineries, process control equipments, projects
  and services etc.
• One-to-one business meetings and networking opportunities.