Convergence India Expo to Showcase AI, 6G and Smart City Tech

NEW DELHI — Organisers of the 33rd Convergence India and the 11th Smart Future Cities India Expo announced on March 20 that the dual event will serve as a platform for India’s next wave of digital transformation. The expo, scheduled for September 2026 at Pragati Maidan, will bring together technology firms, government agencies and city planners to accelerate artificial intelligence (AI), 6G networks and smart‑city infrastructure.

Key themes and participants

The programme lists three core themes: AI‑driven governance, commercial deployment of 6G and integrated urban platforms. Over 200 companies, including global chipmakers, cloud providers and Indian start‑ups, are expected to exhibit. Government ministries such as the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs will host panels on policy frameworks for AI ethics and spectrum allocation for 6G.

AI and public services

According to the event brief, AI applications will be demonstrated in health diagnostics, traffic management and waste recycling. Pilot projects slated for rollout in Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru aim to cut municipal response times by up to 30 % and reduce energy consumption in public buildings by 15 %.

6G rollout roadmap

Speakers will outline India’s roadmap to commercial 6G services by 2030. The expo will feature live trials of terahertz‑band prototypes that promise data rates ten times faster than 5G. Industry leaders say the trials will inform the government’s upcoming spectrum auction, expected to raise ₹12 billion.

Smart city awards

At the closing ceremony, the expo will present the “Future City Innovation Awards” to municipalities that have achieved measurable gains in sustainability, digital inclusion and citizen engagement. The awards, announced by Communications Today, will include a cash prize of ₹5 million for the top‑scoring city.

Economic impact

Event organizers project that the expo will generate ₹1.2 billion in direct business, with ancillary spending on hospitality and logistics adding another ₹800 million. Analysts cite the gathering as a catalyst for India’s goal of reaching a $1 trillion digital economy by 2035.