The ITU-WTSA 2024 Innovation Xchange, held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, brought together global tech leaders, startups, academia, and researchers to explore cutting-edge technologies and drive collaborative solutions. The event marked a pivotal moment for international cooperation in areas like 5G/6G networks, AI, robotics, secured communication, and quantum communications.

Dr Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar, India’s Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development, highlighted the convergence of emerging technologies, calling this period a “pivotal point” in shaping a new global landscape. He emphasized the vital role of India’s evolving startup ecosystem, which has thrived since the “Startup India, Standup India” initiative, positioning India as the world’s third-largest startup hub.

In his speech, Dr Sekhar shared insights from his entrepreneurial journey, urging innovators to solve real-world problems and disrupt industries with purpose-driven innovation. He stressed that startups should begin with conviction and act without waiting for perfect conditions, adding, “Action creates momentum, and momentum fuels success.”

The Innovation Xchange featured international teams from countries like the USA, UK, UAE, and Singapore, encouraging cross-border collaboration. These teams, which included faculty leaders, research students, and startups, discussed how global technological advancements are accelerating the fusion of expertise across borders.

Speakers such as Ms. Madhu Arora from India’s Digital Communications Commission and Dr. Cosmas Luckyson Zavazava from the ITU also addressed the gathering, emphasizing the role of digital innovation in achieving sustainable development goals (SDGs) and improving quality of life globally.

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The event stood out for bridging research with practical, real-world applications, offering startups a valuable platform to collaborate with researchers and industry leaders. By grounding discussions in the practicalities of productization, Innovation Xchange helped push forward ideas that could have a tangible market impact. This forward-thinking event is set to drive further collaboration, laying the foundation for advancements in key technological sectors worldwide.

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