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Convergence India 2002 will take place in March
Convergence India has over the years been the destination where cutting edge technologies have been unveiled. New technology in communications are on show.
Exhibitions India presents the “10th Convergence India 2002” from 6 – 8 March at the Pragati Maidan in New Delhi. The event will be co-organised by among others Ministry of Communication Department of Telecommunications, Ministry of Information Technology, Indo-American Chamber of Commerce,.Global VSAT Forum. The event has the support of National Association of Broadcaster, International Broadcasting Convention, The French Agency for International Business Development and Swiss Multimedia Association Global suppliers of equipment and services will converge with various communications solutions.
The event aims at providing organisations and individuals with opportunities to forge alliances with manufacturers, application developers, integrators, reseller and users. It has positioned itself as the nroadband show for New Generation Networks The buyers range from carrier class capacity networks to the infrastructure, from established corporates to new entrepreneurs. The event aims to be the ideal venue for one stop shopping for products, services and partners.
The exhibition will have several categories for the information, communications and entertainment sectors. The Communications arcade will have among other things application development, Bandwidth exchange services, Broadband equipment and services, Multimedia applications, Satellite transmission services, Video conferencing and Wireless & satellite networking.
There will also be a wireless wing which will include CDMA , GSM, Internet transmission via satellite, Ka-band, Ku-band systems, Real time multimedia distribution Satellite telephony networks. The Broadcast and Cable gallery will have adjacent channel devices, Aerials, Antennas, Broadband amplifiers, Broadcasters, Channels, Content and software, Cable modems, Cable television programming Conditional access software , DTH systems Film / TV / Video production Interactive TV Pay TV systems, Satellite communication products and Television broadcast. There will also be a conference with the theme ‘Next generation convergent comunications’. This will consist of two tracks. Some topics that will be discussed are
1. Converged networks: “the future”
2. Governing convergence
3. Building for information: Plan your network
4. Managing bandwidth
5. Bandwidth: the options
6. Broadband Internet
7. Wireless broadband At the Internet Cafe the attendees can explore the net. At the Media Center the daily press meets and briefings will be held. For more program and sponsorship details visit www.exhibitionsindia.org/10conver.html
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TV9 to host What India Thinks Today Summit 2026 in Delhi
PM Narendra Modi to keynote two day forum on India and the world
NEW DELHI: TV9 Network is gearing up to host the fourth edition of its flagship What India Thinks Today Summit 2026 on March 23 and 24 in the national capital, bringing together a wide spectrum of voices to debate India’s place in a shifting global order.
The summit will open with a keynote address by Narendra Modi, setting the tone for this year’s theme, “India and the world”, as the country positions itself at the crossroads of economic growth, geopolitical shifts and technological change.
From cabinet ministers to chief ministers, business leaders to cultural figures, the event promises a crowded stage and a lively exchange of ideas. Union ministers such as Piyush Goyal and Jyotiraditya Scindia are expected to attend, alongside state leaders including Mohan Yadav, Pushkar Singh Dhami, Bhajan Lal Sharma, Nayab Singh Saini and Bhagwant Mann.
Political voices from across the aisle, including Smriti Irani, Akhilesh Yadav and Asaduddin Owaisi, will also join the conversation, ensuring that the debates are as diverse as they are dynamic.
Adding a cultural and sporting touch, personalities such as yoga guru Swami Ramdev, poet Kumar Vishwas and cricketing names like Sourav Ganguly, Axar Patel and Arshdeep Singh are set to share the stage. Global business leaders and diplomats will further widen the lens, reflecting the summit’s international outlook.
Speaking ahead of the event, TV9 Network managing director and chief executive officer Barun Das, said India stands at a unique moment in history, combining demographic strength, technological capability and entrepreneurial energy. He noted that in uncertain times, honest conversations and bold ideas will shape the country’s trajectory.
The summit will explore themes ranging from economic growth and governance to innovation, sustainability and culture, positioning itself as a platform for dialogue at a time when the world is in flux.
With a packed agenda and a high-profile guest list, What India Thinks Today Summit 2026 aims to do more than just talk. It seeks to capture a moment where India is not only part of the global conversation, but increasingly helping lead it.
