Bharat Exhibitions hosted the fourth edition of Bharat 6G 2026, a major industry conference and exhibition that brought together key stakeholders from the telecommunications, technology, and policy sectors to shape the future of next-generation connectivity in India. The one-day event convened policymakers, telecom operators, global technology providers, academic institutions, and startups to discuss the roadmap, innovation strategies, and collaborative frameworks required to establish India as a global leader in 6G development.
The conference featured keynote addresses, panel discussions, and industry presentations focused on emerging technologies, future use cases, and the transformative role of 6G across sectors including smart cities, healthcare, manufacturing, and digital infrastructure. The event aimed to encourage dialogue, strengthen partnerships, and accelerate the development of a strong 6G ecosystem aligned with India’s vision for a digitally empowered future.
Among the prominent participants were Jitendra Singh from Qualcomm, Brigadier Anil Tandan from Broadband India Forum, Rahul Vatts from Bharti Airtel, A. Robert J. Ravi from BSNL, AK Tiwari from Reliance Jio, Abhinav Puri from 6D Technologies, and Shashi Dharan from Bharat Exhibitions.
Speaking during the event, Shashi Dharan, Managing Director of Bharat Exhibitions, said Bharat 6G 2026 serves as a strategic platform that brings together industry leaders and innovators to collectively define the next phase of connectivity. He stated that India has a unique opportunity to play a leading role in the global 6G landscape and that the conference would help advance that vision.
The conference began with a plenary session examining how 6G research, standards, and policy frameworks are evolving in alignment with the circular economy. The discussion focused on building sustainable, energy-efficient, and resource-optimized network ecosystems while accelerating global standardization, industry collaboration, and innovation roadmaps to ensure that 6G technology remains future-ready and environmentally responsible.
The plenary session was moderated by Debashish Chakraborty and included industry leaders such as R.K. Pathak, Bharat Bhatia, Dinesh Chand Sharma, Dr. Sandip Chatterjee, Jitendra Singh, and Dr. Sonali Garg, representing key organizations connected to the 6G and standards ecosystem.
The inaugural session highlighted India’s strategic vision for leadership in the global 6G era, emphasizing the transition toward artificial intelligence-driven networks and the role of 6G in promoting connectivity, sustainability, and inclusive digital transformation. Industry leaders, policymakers, and technology experts stressed the importance of innovation, collaboration, and standardization in shaping future communication networks.
Guest of Honour A. Robert J. Ravi, Chairman and Managing Director of BSNL, stated that 6G would play a transformative role in expanding connectivity, bridging digital divides, and enabling inclusive growth across India. He said India is not merely preparing for 6G but is actively shaping its global direction, adding that the nation’s 6G vision reflects its ambition to lead the next digital revolution worldwide.
AK Tiwari, President of Regulatory Affairs at Reliance Jio, said India’s 6G vision is centered on innovation, sustainability, and leadership in global standardization, positioning the country at the forefront of the next telecommunications revolution. Rahul Vatts, Chief Regulatory Officer for India and South Asia at Bharti Airtel, stated that the transition to 6G is fundamentally about innovation, collaboration, and delivering future-ready digital experiences on a large scale.
Gulshan Khurana, Executive Vice President of Technology at Vodafone Idea, said India has the opportunity to lead the global 6G landscape through innovation, collaboration, and strong policy alignment. He added that the future of networks lies in intelligence, sustainability, and seamless connectivity, and that 6G will integrate all these elements together.
Brigadier Anil Tandan, Director General of Broadband India Forum, and Abhinav Puri, Director at 6D Technologies, also addressed the gathering as keynote speakers. They reiterated the importance of India’s Bharat 6G Vision, which aims to establish the country as a global leader in 6G by 2030 through indigenous innovation, affordability, sustainability, and universal connectivity.
As India intensifies efforts to emerge as a global hub for 6G innovation, the conference reinforced the country’s commitment to developing ultra-high-speed, artificial intelligence-driven, and sustainable communication networks capable of powering the next phase of digital transformation. The event also featured several impactful sessions led by prominent experts from industry and policy domains.
Bharat 6G 2026 received support from a wide network of industry partners and organizations, including Broadband India Forum as Knowledge Partner, TSDSI as Standards Partner, 6D Technologies as Presenting Partner, Qualcomm as Powered By Partner, BSNL as Host Operator, Altius as Digital Infrastructure Partner, Syniverse as Roaming Monetization Partner, Rohde and Schwarz as Gold Partner, STPI as Supporting Partner, Techspire as Conference Partner, and Commscope and SAARTEK as Associate Partners. Industry organizations including Bharat 6G Alliance, DIPA, ETSI, GSMA, and IAFI also supported the event, while Communications Today served as the media partner.
The conference concluded with a strong message that India is positioning itself not only as a participant but as a decisive global force in the development of next-generation telecommunications technology. Bharat 6G 2026 underscored the country’s determination to lead the future of intelligent, sustainable, and universally accessible digital connectivity.
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