Voice&Data to host 5G+ Conference on 15 September

India’s oldest and leading communication magazine, Voice&Data, will be organising the 5th edition of its Telecom Leadership Forum (TLF) focusing on the world beyond the 5G. The one-day 5G+ Conference will be held on 15 September 2023 at the ITC Maurya, New Delhi.

TheVoice&Data 5G+ India Conference, with a focus on Shaping the Future of Connectivity, will delve into the changing technology landscape triggered by 5G, the challenges and sustainability aspects, and the potential of the upcoming 6G era. The conference will also emphasise India's role in shaping 6G standards driven by India's 6G Vision Document, and its journey towards becoming a global manufacturing base for 5G and 6G equipment and hardware.

Supported by the associations and industry leaders, the Voice&Data TLF serves as the platform to discuss the developments in the communication sector, with a focus on broadband, bandwidth, spectrum, security, 5G infrastructure, edge computing, sensor-based ecosystem, satellite and M2M communication, and Industry 4.0.

Key Themes and Objectives

The 5G revolution has already begun, ushering in a new era of connectivity, innovation, and digital transformation. As this cutting-edge technology continues to evolve, it brings forth both opportunities and challenges for the user industry and telcos alike.

Changing technology environment: The conference will highlight the transformative power of 5G, examining its impact on various industries, the challenges faced by telcos and user industries, and the potential solutions to overcome them. It will explore the evolving landscape of technology, services, business models, and the impact of 5G and 6G on the Internet of Things (IoT), enabling participants to gain insights into the future of connectivity, new possibilities for innovation and industry disruption.

Sustainability and green technology: Recognising the importance of sustainability, the conference will delve into the role of 5G and 6G in fostering a greener and more sustainable future. It will address the environmental implications of telecom infrastructure, the energy efficiency of networks, and the potential of green technologies in reducing carbon footprint. Participants will discuss strategies to achieve sustainability goals while leveraging the power of advanced wireless technologies.

Exploring the potential of 6G: The conference will provide a glimpse into the future with a focus on the potential of the 6G era. It will explore emerging trends, use cases, and research directions for 6G, paving the way for transformative advancements. Special emphasis will be placed on India's active role in shaping 6G standards, the formulation of India's 6G Vision Document, and its vision to become a global manufacturing base for 5G and 6G equipment and hardware.

The conference will bring together industry leaders, domain experts, policymakers, technologists, influencers, and academia to delve into the dynamic developments in communication and connectivity, focusing on the Future of the Mobile Economy. This event anticipates the participation of more than 200+ technology and business decision-makers, spanning telecommunications, enterprises, startups, academia, and the influencer community.

The conference will bring together industry leaders, domain experts, technologists, and academia who will discuss the evolving trends in the communication and connectivity space and technologies that are shaping the future of communication. It will be attended by over 200+ technology and business decision-makers and policymakers across telecommunication, enterprise, and start-up ecosystems.

Key speakers at the V&D 5G+ Conference include Akhil Gupta, Vice Chairman, Bharti Enterprises; Prof. Venugopal Achanta, Director, CSIR – National Physical Laboratory; Manoj Chugh, Chairman – Manoj Chugh Advisory LLP; Pradeep Gupta, Chairman, CyberMedia Group; Himanshu Gupta, Country Manager – Telecom, Media & Entertainment, HPE India; Prashant Singhal, Emerging Market Technology, Media & Entertainment and Telecommunications Leader, EY; Shyam Prabhakar Mardikar, President – Group CTO Mobility, Reliance Jio; Shridhar Krish, Executive Director & COO, TikonaInfinet; Saurabh Mittal, VP & Head Industry and Technology, Bharti Airtel; Salil Khanna, National Head – Enterprise & Govt Business, Jio; P. Balaji, Chief Regulatory & Corporate Affairs Officer, Vodafone Idea; Dr Pavan Duggal, Chairman, International Commission on Cyber Security Law; Jaideep Ghosh, Former Partner, KPMG; TV Ramachandran, President, Broadband India Forum; Lt. Gen. Dr. SP Kochar, DG, Cellular Operators Association of India; Tilak Raj Dua, Director General, DIPA; Lt. Gen. A. K. Bhatt (Retd), Director General, ISpA; Arvind Bali, CEO, Telecom Sector Skill Council; Prof. N. K. Goyal, President, CMAI Association of India & Chairman Emeritus, TEMA; and Rajesh Chharia, President – ISPAI.

Speakers also include Anjali Hans, SVP – Public Policy, Vodafone Idea; Kapil Malhotra, Head of Customer Engineering, Google; Amitabh Singhal, Founder/Former CEO, National Internet Exchange of India; Dharmender Khajuria, Head – Network Partnerships, Bharti Airtel; Vivek Roy, Head – Digital Connectivity & Power, Digital Industries, Siemens Limited; Purushottam Konar, Director and Head, Product Solution and Engineering (IOT and 5G), Wipro Limited; Bhanu Pratap – Head of Sales, Niral Networks; Golok Kumar Simli, Principal Advisor & Chief Technology Officer, Global Passport Seva Programme, Ministry of External Affairs, Govt of India, Cdr. Aditya Varma, VP – Defence Consulting, RAH Infotech; Shashank Bajpai, Head Cybersecurity Operations, Yotta Data Services; Lt. Col. Dr. Sidharth Shukla, Ex Jt. Advisor – QoS, TRAI; Prasanto K Roy, Managing Director, FTI Consulting; Ibrahim Ahmad, Group Editor, CyberMedia; and Shubhendu Parth, Editor, Voice&Data.

The TLF is powered by HPE and PC Solutions, and supported by Jio, Vodafone Idea, AT&T Business, Niral Networks, Academia Partner Apeejay Education, and Media Partner Dataquest. It is also supported by ACTO, Broadband India Forum, COAI, CMAI, Digital Infrastructure Providers Association, Indian Cellular Association,Indian Space Association, TEMA, Telecom Sector Skill Council of India, and Satcom Industry Association.