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 A HUB FOR FUTURE TECHNOLOGIES AND
EVERYTHING THAT’S SMART & SUSTAINABLE

BUILDING A DIGITAL & SMART INDIA

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India and the world, Convergence India is accelerating India’s
digital revolution while the Smart Cities India expo is heralding
India’s emerging modernization & development landscape.
 CELEBRATING THREE DECADES OF
ACCELERATING INDIA’S DEVELOPMENT,
THE 2023 EDITION WAS THE LARGEST &
MOST VIBRANT EXPO IN THIRTY YEARS

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CONFERENCE
STARTUPS SPEAKERS
SESSIONS
QUOTES OF THE HON’BLE PRIME MINISTER FOR We have launched an aggressive expansion of
the National Optical Fibre Network that will
take broadband to our 600,000 villages. We will
connect all schools and colleges with broadband.
Building I-ways are as important as highways. In India, technology
There was a time when urbanisation was
considered as a problem but I think urbanisation
is a force of equality
must be considered as an opportunity. Soon cities
would emerge, not on the basis of water bodies
and empowerment
or highways, but on the basis of optical fibre
network.

Our cities are the driving force of our economy. We

are making the city a hub of a vibrant economy. Technology means enhanced ‘Ease of Living.’ The
Our efforts should be to keep our cities clean as numerous strides in technology in the last few
well as healthy. years are powering India’s growth.
We are transforming governance, making it Most of the cities in our country are traditional India has shown how to democratise technology.
more transparent, accountable, accessible and cities and have developed in a traditional way. In India has also shown how to give tech a human
participative. We are using technology to impart this era of modernization, the antiquity of these touch. In India, technology is a force of equality
scale and speed to development. cities is equally important. We can learn a lot and empowerment.
from every street, stone, moment and history of
Our demographic dividend is our strength. The Technology brings transformation. Some of you
our ancient cities. We can learn how to advance
youth have what it takes to engage with the latest may have heard that India is the world’s number
our local art skills and products and make them
technology and master it. 1 in real-time digital payments.
the hallmark of the city!
When you think of the exponential speed and scale In India, technology is not an agent of exclusion. It
India is celebrating the Amrit Mahotsav
of expansion of social media or a service, you have is an agent of inclusion.
of Independence. There should be public
to believe that it is equally possible to rapidly
participation in the development of the city and We see urbanisation as an opportunity and we are
transform the lives of those who have long
we should give emphasis on it. committed to making our cities world class urban
stood on the margins of hope.
‘Brand India’ is being built out of 5-Ts - talent, spaces that further ‘Ease of Living.’
tradition, tourism, trade and technology. Urbanisation is on the rise and we in India are
India has: Taste for technology. Trust in risk fully prepared to ensure our cities have top quality
takers. Temperament for reform. infrastructure. Increase in the number of cities
with metro connectivity over the last few years

We are the Many tech innovations are among the biggest

transformations of our era. Technology has
has been tremendous.

India is on the move. Our economy is on the

world’s emerged as a force multiplier in battling poverty.
Digital solutions can show the way to solve global move. We are the world’s fastest growing

fastest challenges like climate change. Our emphasis

on making digital technology more inclusive
major economy. Our cities and towns are on
the move. We are building 100 smart cities. Our
growing is bringing a meaningful change in the lives of
the poor. India’s tech related efforts have also
infrastructure is on the move. We are speedily
building roads, airports, rail lines
major helped millions of Indians, particularly during the & ports.

economy pandemic.

From long lines to online… the last few years have

Today, while India is building 100 smart cities
across the country, it is also ensuring rapid
witnessed effective usage of technology to boost progress in over 100 aspirational districts.
‘Ease of Living.’ Today, while India has become a net exporter
of electricity, it has also ensured that crores of
Technology means greater transparency. households get electricity.
NARENDRA MODI
Hon’ble Prime Minister of India
INDIA’S LARGEST TECH & INFRA
EXPO IS GROWING BIGGER STILL…
Growth in the 2023 edition compared with 2022

50% 44% 18%

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 We believe that
the future of urban
development lies in
integrating technology
and data analytics
into city planning and
management.
H.E. KAREL HIRMAN
Minister of Economy
Slovak Republic

I’m happy that all international Israel, considered the

participants and startups are here. Start Up Nation of the
There is a huge potential for new world, with cutting-edge
technologies, research, and innovation. solutions, is helping
To my friends from abroad, I say to India in technology
you invest in India. We are the fastest development for easing
growing economy – 100% you will get a congestion on roads,
good return on your investment. hazard mitigation and
drone technology.
NITIN GADKARI
Union Minister for H.E. NAOR GILON
Road Transport & Highways Ambassador of Israel to India
Government of India
TELECOM & CONNECTIVITY
The most influencials leaders in tech discuss the
impact of 5G, and the path to 6G
5G will be ubiquitously
available in India in 2-3
quarters time – but the
ecosystem needs to kick in
for all these inclusive use
cases; of finance, health,
entertainment, Meta, etc.
RANDEEP SEKHON
Chief Technology Officer
Bharti Airtel
This is one of
the biggest ICT
exhibitions I’ve
ever seen in India!
RAJIV MAKHNI
Managing Editor
NDTV

By Diwali this year, India would 1st Phase of 5G rollout involves

have 100% 5G coverage. But heavy investments from
we need a lot of support on service providers & requires
the applications in order to get support from the Government.
these networks filled. If we are Adaptability of 5G will depend
not able to fill these networks, on use cases developed
that’s where the whole system particularly for India &
will start to fall. affordability of devices.
UMANG JINDAL LT. GEN. DR. S P KOCHHAR
Head of 5G RAN Software and Director General
Performance, India, Oceania, and Celleular Operation
Southeast Asia, Ericsson Association of India
5G will introduce a
multitude of use-case
scenarios, which will be
leveraged and capitalised Today, with the gig workers
on by verticals to in India actually coming into
generate more revenue. play, the Indian employee has
no limit on what he or she can
RAJEN VAGADIA
Vice President
create with technology like 5G.
Qualcomm India Pvt Ltd If we are true to this path, I think
& President, Qualcomm we will be much faster to a $5
India and SAARC & even $10 trillion economy
than the government envisages.
NAVNIT NAKRA
India CEO and Head of India Region
OnePlus India

The rate of adoption

The time was due for of new technologies in
India’s smartphone India is very high. Last
market to move into year, India saw a 74%
premiumization. Users increase in the import
in India were always of 5G-enabled chipsets.
seeking upgrades, and ANKU JAIN
it’s happening now. Managing Director
NIPUN MARYA MediaTek India
Chief Executive Officer
iQOO
AS 5G BECOMES A REALITY,
THE INDUSTRY IS FORGING A
PATH TO 6G AND BEYOND…
 Co-located Expos

KEY THEMES WHAT’S NEW

TELECOM & 6G

WIRELESS COMMUNICATION
TECHNOLOGIES AR & VR AI & ROBOTICS

BROADBAND INFRASTRUCTURE

BROADCAST & DIGITAL MEDIA

SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS
SMART METAVERSE /
MOBILES, ACCESSORIES & HOME WEB 3.0
SMART WEARABLES

INTERNET OF THINGS

CYBER SECURITY
TECH FOR SPACE
GOOD TECHNOLOGY
CLOUD & EDGE COMPUTING

EMBEDDED TECHNOLOGY
& ELECTRONIC MANUFACTURING

FINTECH & BLOCKCHAIN

MARTECH MOBILITY
DIGITAL GAMING
SMART CITIES
The leaders of the Smart Cities Mission aim to deliver the
learnings from 100 Smart Cities to 4,800 cities
Smart Cities use public
money for citizen welfare,
hence open-source
technologies in a vibrant
ecosystem of different
players can be used
for maintenance and
development of data.
Our definition of Smart ULRICH AHLE
Cities has to be in tune CEO
with what our country FIWARE Foundation
needs. New programmes
are to be launched
and more investments
are required.
KUNAL KUMAR
Joint Secretary and Mission
Director, Smart Cities Mission
MoHUA, Govt. of India

Using virtual twin

technology for different
scenarios is indeed
an extremely useful
approach to accelerate
future smart cities.
JACQUES BELTRAN
We have to move Public Services Industry VP
from a mission to a Cities & Public Services
movement to ensure Dassault Systemes
the success of the
Smart Cities Mission.
RAHUL KAPOOR
Joint Secretary
MoHUA, Govt. of India
 India needs to find its own
mobility solutions. A multi-
pronged approach, like the
use of waste-to-energy,
ethanol, etc., should be
taken into consideration for
reaching India’s vision of a
A mobility that is accessible carbon neutral economy.
and barrier-free to all is the CV RAMAN
real smart mobility. Chief Technical Officer
Maruti Suzuki India Limited
SANKET S. BHONDVE
PS to Hon’ble Minister, Ministry
of Road Transport and Highways
Government of India

As a mobility manufacturer,
our job is not only to
manufacture cars but also The most important feature
to manufacture mobility in the Smart Cities landscape,
solutions, which are is smart mobility. Smart
sustainable in nature. mobility will define the way
everything moves, from
PUNEET ANAND
goods to people.
Assistant Vice President & Group
Head- Corporate Affairs & JAIDEV VENKATARAMAN
Corporate Communication, Head- ADAS Central
Hyundai India Engineering Autonomous Mobility
Continental Automotive India
 Co-located Expos

KEY THEMES WHAT’S NEW

SMART CITIES

SMART BUILDINGS SMART

ESG LIGHTING

SMART TRANSPORT

SMART WATER

DIGITAL TWINS EV & CONNECTED

CARS
SMART ENERGY

CLEAN TECH

MUNICIPAL WASTE DRONES

URBAN INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT

HEALTH & SANITATION

SECURITY INTERNET
EXPERIENTIAL ZONE
SURVEILLANCE OF THINGS
AJAY BHATT
Minister of State for Defence
& Tourism, Govt. of India
EXPERIENTIAL
ZONE
A unique pavilion offering insights into how Future Cities will
adopt technology, sustainability and innovation, the Experiential
Zone showcased solutions in Domestic Roof Top Charging, EV
Charging, EV Mobility, Smart Metering, IoT based Smart Bins,
Plastic Recycling solutions, Air to Drinking Water Technology,
Robotic Manhole Scavenging Machines for Municipal and Industrial
applications, City Surveillance, EV Patrolling, Camera’s and ICCC,
Bus Stop Automation with Wifi, Solar Charging, SOS, Automated
Parking and Ticketing Systems for facilities, Smart Pole Lighting
and Surveillance systems, providing an engaging platform for
visitors to experience smart solutions first hand.
36 COUNTRIES REPRESENTED

The expo saw participation

from 36 countries, which
showcased trends in the
domains of Broadcast
& Digital Media, Optical
Communications, Telecom
& Mobile Technologies, and
Smart City & Smart Energy
Solutions. Australia, China,
Germany, Russia, Slovakia, and
the UK participated with large
delegations and demonstrated
cutting-edge solutions and
breakthrough technologies
from their respective nations.
ENABLING INDIAN STARTUPS TO TAKE ON THE WORLD
Launched in 2021 to enable the Indian Startup ecosystem to
take on the world, the StartUp Hub facilitates interaction with
business owners, industry stakeholders, technology experts,
incubators and investors.
Key Highlights of StartUp Hub 2023
• Supported by Invest India
• In collaboration with the Department of Science & Technology,
Govt of India; Kerala Startup Mission; StartinUP & Startup
Odhisa, 182 Startups showcased their vision of the future
– with solutions ranging from Smart ICT, IoT, AI, Fintech,
Telecom, IT, Smart Energy & Green Energy
• High Powered Panels, with 30 leading voices from the
Startup ecosystem
• 100+ entries received for the Pitch Competition, sponsored by
Dubai World Trade Centre & Exhibitions India Group
• Dedicated Startup – Investor meet witnessed over 120
investors, with 220 one-to-one meetings.
STARTUP HUB
All the vibrancy of the Indian Startup Ecosystem was on
display, and under discussion, at the Startup Hub Aviate, navigate,
communicate – this
analogy of flying a
plane, I believe, is
similar to growing
a startup and
keeping it afloat.
GUL PANAG
Entrepreneur, Actor
The digital divide is still Producer
a crucial issue in our
ecosystem, which needs
to be brought down so
that every citizen has an
equal chance to grow.
JEET VIJAY
Chief Executive Officer
MeitY Startup Hub

In another 10 years, Odisha will

In the new India, every be known for startups. Startup
change and everything Odisha is setting up an angel
we operate, is not brought investment network in the
to you by a Fortune 500 State to provide a much-needed
company, but a Startup investment infrastructure and
that found a problem and support mechanism.
provided a solution. DR. OMKAR RAI
Executive Chairman
AASTHA GROVER
Startup Odisha
Head
Startup India
EXHIBITOR
FEEDBACK 89%
plan to exhibit at
the 2024 edition

94%
of the exhibitors
established useful
business contacts

95%
of the exhibitors 93%
expect orders as a
result of exhibiting of the exhibitors
indicated the
visitor quality was
good or excellent
VISITOR PROFILE
26% 25%
CXO / Senior Buyers /
Management Suppliers /
Distributors

7% 20%
Functional
Senior Heads
Government
Officials /
Secretaries /
Smart Cities
CEOs / Municipal
Commissioners 6%
Senior
Officials,
Embassies /
Trade Offices
/ Chambers

5% 5% 6%
End Users Policymakers Consultants
VISITING
INDUSTRIES Government
Smart Cities
/ Municipal Embassies/ Trade
Building
Construction /
Defence
/ Drone /
/ PSUs Corporations Councils Architects Aerospace
Visitors to the expo include a
cross-section of leaders from a
wide range of industries
Automobile IoT/ ICT/ Water &
/ Logistics / Manufacturers / System Solar EPC Oil, Gas &
Warehousing Corporates Integrators Consultants Chemicals

Telecommunication Carrier, Mobile Broadcasting, Cable

BFSI
Wire & Wireless Operator, ISPs Digital Media & Operators
Entertainment MSOs

Enterprise Embassies &

Enterprise Space & Satellite Automotive
Technology Trade Councils
End-user Industry
& Software

Mobile Handset Government Investors

and Accessories Manufacturing SMEs
& PSUs & Venture
Distributors Capitalist
TESTIMONIALS
We are pleased to be
Here’s some feedback from our participants associated with the
expo. We received a
lot of enquiries and
targeted visitors, as
the footfall
was unexpectedly
amazing.
J.B.V REDDY
Scientist - F / Director
Department of Science &
The expo allowed us to
Technology (DST)
showcase our advanced
Mnistry of Science and
products, like WiFi 6 ONT Technology, GOI
“Moksha” – based on MayaOS
– which will continue to set
new standards of staying
digitally connected and help
operators deliver the best in
the Wi-Fi experience market.
RAHUL THAKUR
Director, Software Development
GXGroup

At the Expo, we had an

The expo is a great platform ideal platform to display our
for VueNow to showcase its innovations and explore the latest
expertise in building new India’s technologies. We received a lot
digital superhighways by creating of enquiries and attracted visitors
Edge Data Centers Network. in numbers much beyond our
The tech fair created a platform expectation. Congratulations to
for meaningful discussions the organisers for conducting
and collaborations that will such a safe and successful event.
undoubtedly have a lasting impact. DHARMENDRA PRATAP SINGH
NITIN SRIVASTAVA Mission Director
Director, VueNow Group Smart Cities Mission, UP
India is taking strides to ensure
that the emerging challenges in
the digital world are managed
effectively, so that the nation
emerges as a major digital nation.
The expo provided a timely Convergence India & Mobile India
platform to showcase digital Expo is a perfect platform to exhibit
initiatives by public & private your brand, not only for Indian
sectors and increase awareness consumers, but also for global
about innovative solutions leading stakeholders aspiring to partner
to integrated, responsive and with Indian brands. We at KDM
transformative digital ecosystems. look forward to Promote, Partner
MANAV MITTAL
& Progress through this annual
Managing Director, Syrotech business extravaganza.
N D MALI
Founder, KDM India

The expo provided us with

an exceptional platform
to connect with fellow
stakeholders and captivate
visitors with the electrifying
design of Mahindra’s first The expo has truly been
electric SUV, the XUV 400. The an amazing experience for
delivery of the 500th XUV 400 us, providing a platform to
at the exhibition enhanced the demonstrate our expertise and
significance of our participation contribute towards the overall
and marked a significant growth of the economy. I am
milestone in our pursuit of a proud to have been a part of
more sustainable future. this influential event, and am
confident that our continued
NEHA ANAND participation will not only
VP & Head-Global Brand,
benefit our company but also
Digital Marketing & Marketing
Communications
contribute to the realization of
Mahindra Automotive the Smart Cities vision in India.
DEVNSH KHULLAR
Founder, LGS Solutions
 SMART URBAN MOBILITY AWARD BEST STARTUP INITIATIVES AWARD SMART CITY OF THE YEAR AWARD
Pune Smart City Development Lootel Smart Restroom Café Tumakuru Smart City Limited
Corporation Limited

SMART CITY OF THE YEAR AWARD SMART PARKING INITIATIVES AWARD SMART CITY CEO OF THE YEAR
New Town Kolkata Green Bhopal Smart City Development Jabalpur Smart City Limited
I N D I A I N N O VAT I O N
Smart Cities
Smart City Corporation Corporation Limited
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I N D I A AW A R D S

630
Nominations
5
Jury Members
14
Categories
350
Nominations
5
Jury Members
6
Categories BEST GREEN BUILDINGS PROJECT AWARD BEST ICCC MANAGEMENT AWARD SPECIAL AWARD
New Town Kolkata Green Agra Smart City Ltd NICDC - National Industrial Corridor
Smart City Corporation Development Corporation Limited

SMART CITIES INDIA AWARDS FINTECH INDIA INNOVATION AWARDS

BEST HEALTHCARE INITIATIVES AWARD BEST WATER MANAGEMENT AWARD CLEAN CITY AWARD FINTECH FOR FINANCIAL INCLUSION BEST FINTECH STARTUP BEST USE OF AI IN FINTECH
Raipur Smart City Ltd Indore Smart City Development Ltd. Sagar Smart City Limited Airtel Payments Bank RING Credgenics
& Raipur Municipal Corporation

GOVERNANCE AND ECONOMY AWARD PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP SMART ENERGY PROJECTS AWARD BEST CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE SOLUTION BEST CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE SOLUTION FINTECH PRODUCT OF THE YEAR
Jabalpur Smart City Limited INITIATIVES AWARD New Town Kolkata Green Tata AIA Online PSB Loans Limited BharatPe (postpe)
Tata Projects Limited Smart City Corporation ([Link])
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