BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Broadband India Forum - ECPv6.17.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://broadbandindiaforum.in X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Broadband India Forum REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260216T163000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260216T172500 DTSTAMP:20260316T084054Z CREATED:20260205T073806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T084054Z UID:14663-1771259400-1771262700@broadbandindiaforum.in SUMMARY:Panel discussion on "Sustainable Digital Infrastructure Accord (SDIA) | 16th February 2026 DESCRIPTION:Watch on YouTube URL:https://broadbandindiaforum.in/event/panel-discussion-on-sustainable-digital-infrastructure-accord-sdia-i-16th-february-2026/ CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://broadbandindiaforum.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/PD-SDIA.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260217T133000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260217T143000 DTSTAMP:20260316T084157Z CREATED:20260205T074016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T084157Z UID:14667-1771335000-1771338600@broadbandindiaforum.in SUMMARY:Panel discussion on "AI Compute beyond GPU's" | 17th February 2026 DESCRIPTION:Watch on YouTube URL:https://broadbandindiaforum.in/event/panel-discussion-on-ai-compute-beyond-gpus-17th-february-2026/ CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://broadbandindiaforum.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/PD-AI_Compute.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260224T093000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260224T170000 DTSTAMP:20260323T103103Z CREATED:20260105T080227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T103103Z UID:14443-1771925400-1771952400@broadbandindiaforum.in SUMMARY:1st Convergent Conference on Subsea cables and Digital Cloud Infrastructure | Tuesday\, 24th February 2026 DESCRIPTION:Program Speaker Details Event Highlights Watch on YouTube Media Coverage\n \n \n \nAbout The Conference\n \nBIF is organizing the 1st Convergent Conference on Subsea Cable and Digital Cloud Infrastructure in India on Tuesday\, 24th February 2026\, at the Shangri-La Hotel\, New Delhi. The conference will deliberate on the importance of subsea cable systems and cloud infrastructure for India and the world\, and their impact on the global digital economy\, with a special focus on India. The theme of the conference is “Connecting Continents\, Scaling Digital Clouds.” \nThe primary objective of the conference is to bring together key policymakers and industry leaders to examine how subsea cables\, cable landing stations\, and cloud infrastructure can further strengthen India’s internet backbone and position India as a global data transit hub. Subsea cables carry over 90% of global data traffic\, while cloud infrastructure is critical to serving consumers and enterprises worldwide\, therefore\, these are critical infrastructure for the nations. The exponential growth in internet traffic—enabled largely by subsea cables and cloud infrastructure—highlights both their centrality to digital inclusion and the urgency of focused policy–industry dialogue on this subject. \nBy fostering this important discussion\, we seek to contribute to India’s vision of digital empowerment and gain insights from key policymakers\, to understand the impact and future of subsea cables and digital cloud infrastructure on the Indian Digital Economy through this unique Conference in New Delhi. The conference will be graced by international & national speakers as well as investors to share their insights on these twin subjects. \n\n \nKey questions being explored\n\nThis conference will explore\, among others\, the following key questions: \n1. Economic role and national positioning \n\nHow do subsea cable systems and digital cloud infrastructure drive the digital economy\, and why does their proliferation matter for India’s growth and competitiveness?\nWhat policy and regulatory changes are required for India to emerge as a global data transit hub and attract sustained international investment?\n\n2. Strategy and national priority \n\nIs subsea cable infrastructure a national strategic priority or a business-driven requirement\, and how should India balance these perspectives?\n\n3. Domestic network and capacity \n\nIs India’s existing optical fiber backbone adequate to meet the requirements of inter–data center connectivity\, particularly for hyperscale data centers?\nHow can India scale its subsea cable network while simultaneously developing in country operations\, maintenance\, and repair capabilities?\n\n4. Technology and innovation \n\nWhat key innovations are emerging around subsea cables and data centers (e.g.\, architecture\, technology\, sustainability\, financing models)?\n\n5. Security and resilience \n\nWhat strategies are needed to enhance the security and resilience of India’s internet infrastructure and international connectivity in the face of growing geopolitical and cyber risks?\n\n\n\n \nWho should join the conference?\n\nSenior government officials\, regulators\, international organisations\, subsea cable and data center operators\, cloud service providers\, internet service providers (ISPs)\, National Long-Distance Operators (NLDOs) and International Long-Distance Operators (ILDOs)\, telecom operators\, infrastructure investors\, technology companies\, and domain experts interested in the future of India’s digital connectivity and infrastructure. \n\nRegister to be part of this pioneering conversation on securing and expanding India’s international connectivity! \nNote: Participation is Free\, as always. \n \nRegister Here\n\n \nFOR PARTNERSHIPS / REGISTRATION\, PLEASE CONTACT: Mr. Swapnil Shukla | T: +91 98398 04042 | E: swapnil@broadbandindiaforum.in URL:https://broadbandindiaforum.in/event/1st-convergent-conference-on-subsea-cables-and-digital-cloud-infrastructure-tuesday-24th-february-2026/ CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://broadbandindiaforum.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Banner-1920x1080-3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260409T160000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260409T170000 DTSTAMP:20260413T070103Z CREATED:20260403T115537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T070103Z UID:14840-1775750400-1775754000@broadbandindiaforum.in SUMMARY:The Digital Dialogues on Understanding the Draft IT Rules\, 2026: Intermediary Liability\, User-Generated News and the Future of Platform Governance in India DESCRIPTION:Register Here Speaker Details Watch on YouTube \n \nAbout The Webinar\n \nMeitY has invited stakeholder comments on the Draft Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Second Amendment Rules\, 2026\, which propose important changes to the regulatory framework governing intermediaries and digital media in India. \nThese proposed changes raise important questions regarding the evolving architecture of intermediary liability\, the future of safe harbour\, and the regulation of user-generated news and current affairs content. \nThe proposed webinar seeks to create a constructive space for discussion on the legal and policy implications of these draft amendments. URL:https://broadbandindiaforum.in/event/the-digital-dialogues-on-understanding-the-draft-it-rules-2026-intermediary-liability-user-generated-news-and-the-future-of-platform-governance-in-india/ CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://broadbandindiaforum.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/1920x1080-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260618T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260618T170000 DTSTAMP:20260629T185625Z CREATED:20260416T051839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T185625Z UID:14889-1781776800-1781802000@broadbandindiaforum.in SUMMARY:Celebrating World Wi-Fi Day 2026 | 18 June 2026 DESCRIPTION:Program Speaker Details Event Highlights Session Presentations \n\n \n\n About The Conference\n \n\n Broadband India Forum is organizing World Wi-Fi Day 2026 to celebrate the transformative role of Wi-Fi in advancing India’s digital inclusion\, innovation\, and economic growth agenda. The conference will deliberate on the growing importance of Public Wi-Fi\, PM-WANI\, Open Roaming\, and the urgent need for exploiting the recently delicensed 6 GHz band to strengthen India’s digital connectivity ecosystem. The theme of the conference is\n \n\n “Unlocking 6 GHz: Powering India’s Next Wireless Leap.”\n \n\n The primary objective of the conference is to bring together key policymakers\, regulators\, industry leaders\, technology innovators\, and ecosystem stakeholders to examine how next-generation Wi-Fi\, public broadband access\, and unlicensed 6 Ghz spectrum can accelerate India’s transition toward a digitally empowered and connected economy.\n \n\n As India moves rapidly toward a digitally connected future\, Public Wi-Fi under the PM-WANI framework has emerged as a powerful enabler of affordable broadband access\, especially for underserved communities\, small businesses\, students\, and rural users. At the same time\, delicensing the 6 GHz band represents a critical step in enabling faster speeds\, lower latency\, and next-generation Wi-Fi capabilities essential for AI-driven applications\, immersive technologies\, Industry 4.0\, smart enterprises\, and high-capacity broadband networks.\n \n\n By fostering this important discussion\, the conference seeks to contribute to India’s vision of digital empowerment and support policy–industry dialogue on expanding public Wi-Fi ecosystems\, enabling open and ubiquitous connectivity\, and unlocking the 6 GHz spectrum for unlicensed use. The conference will be graced by national and international speakers\, policymakers\, industry experts\, innovators\, and investors who will share their insights on India’s next phase of wireless connectivity and digital growth.\n \n \n\n Key Themes and Discussion Areas\n \n\n The event will feature discussions on several key and emerging themes shaping India’s next phase of wireless connectivity and digital inclusion\, including:\n \n \n\n 1. Unlocking 6 GHz: Powering India’s Next Wireless Leap\n \n\n Deliberations on the exploitation of the 6 GHz band which has been recently unlicensed to support faster speeds\, lower latency\, higher network capacity\, and next-generation Wi-Fi services across India.\n \n\n \n\n 2. Redefining Connectivity with 6 GHz\n \n\n Discussions on how 6 GHz can transform wireless connectivity for consumers\, enterprises\, public spaces\, smart cities\, and emerging digital applications requiring high-capacity broadband.\n \n\n \n\n 3. Public Wi-Fi Infrastructure for Inclusion\n \n\n Focus on the role of public Wi-Fi infrastructure in bridging the digital divide and empowering rural communities\, students\, small businesses\, and citizens with affordable broadband access.\n \n\n \n\n 4. PM-WANI & Open Roaming: Catalysts for Ubiquitous Connectivity\n \n\n Explore how PM-WANI and Open Roaming can enable seamless\, affordable\, and secure public Wi-Fi access\, while expanding connectivity across underserved and high-footfall areas.\n \n\n \n\n Who should join the conference?\n\n\n The conference will bring together stakeholders from government\, industry\, technology\, academia\, and the digital ecosystem who are shaping India’s wireless and broadband future.\n \n\n\n Government Officials & Regulators\n \n\n State Government Representatives\n \n\n Smart City Missions & Digital Infrastructure Agencies\n \n\n Telecom Operators & ISPs\n \n\n Wi-Fi Technology Providers & Infrastructure Companies\n \n\n Chipset Manufacturers & Device Makers\n \n\n Cloud Companies\, Startups & PM-WANI Ecosystem Players\n \n\n Enterprise Users & Digital Inclusion Advocates\n \n\n Academic Institutions & Standards Bodies\n \n\n Investors\, Venture Funds\, Think Tanks & Domain Experts\n \n\nRegister to be part of this important conversation on expanding Public Wi-Fi\, unlocking 6 GHz\, and powering\nIndia’s next wireless leap!\n\nNote: Participation is Free\, as always. \n \nRegister Here\n\nFOR PARTNERSHIPS / REGISTRATION\, PLEASE CONTACT: Mr. Swapnil Shukla | T: +91 98398 04042 | E: swapnil@broadbandindiaforum.in \n \n\n Session Presentations\n\n\nThe presentations delivered during the conference are available below for reference.\n \n \n\n\n Inaugural Session\n \n \n 📄 Mr. Paramjit Singh Puri\n \n Global Director of Membership\, Wi-Fi Alliance\n \n \n \n 📄 Mr. Steve Namaseevayum\n \n Vice President – Memberships & Industry Engagement \, Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA)\n \n \n \n 📄 Mr. Arun Mukarji\n \n Sr. Director Operations and Convenor\, WiFi Committee\n \n \n\n \n\n\n Panel Discussion 1: Redefining Connectivity with 6 GHz\n \n \n 📄 Mr. Praveen Rao\n \n CEO\, C-Prav\n \n \n\n \n\n\n Technical Session: PM-WANI & Open Roaming – the catalyst for ubiquitous connectivity\n \n \n 📄 Mr. Nikhil Sharma\n \n Director\, New Technologies\, Wiom\n \n \n \n 📄 Mr. Steve Namaseevayum\n \n Vice President – Memberships & Industry Engagement \, Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA)\n \n \n\n \n\n\n Panel Discussion 2: Public Wi-Fi Infrastructure for Inclusion\n \n \n 📄 Mr. Srinivas Gudipudi\n \n Founder and CEO\, Matrecomm\n \n \n \n 📄 Dr. SN Gupta\n \n Executive Chairman\, Bluetown India and BIMSTEC\, South Asia URL:https://broadbandindiaforum.in/event/celebrating-world-wi-fi-day-2026-18-june-2026/ CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://broadbandindiaforum.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/V2-Banner-1920x1080-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260818T093000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260818T170000 DTSTAMP:20260711T072420Z CREATED:20260609T091201Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260711T072420Z UID:15082-1787045400-1787072400@broadbandindiaforum.in SUMMARY:India Satcom 2026 - August 18th 2026 DESCRIPTION:Register Here \n\n \n\nAbout The Conference\nBroadband India Forum is organizing India Satcom 2026\, the 10th edition of its Flagship Summit\, on Tuesday\, 18th August 2026 at Hotel Shangri-La Eros\, New Delhi. The summit assumes particular significance as India’s satellite communications ecosystem enters a decisive phase of policy\, regulatory\, technological\, and commercial evolution. \nIndia’s digital transformation has accelerated rapidly over the last decade through expanding broadband networks\, rising smartphone penetration\, digital public infrastructure\, and increasing adoption of online services across governance\, education\, healthcare\, and commerce. However\, despite major progress in terrestrial telecom infrastructure\, significant connectivity gaps continue across rural and remote India. Many regions—including the Himalayas\, the North-East\, deserts\, islands\, forests\, border areas\, and coastal regions—pose serious economic and operational challenges for traditional terrestrial technologies such as fibre and tower-based connectivity. \n\n \n\nRole of Satellite Communications\nSatellite communications is not a substitute for terrestrial networks\, but a strategic supplement capable of extending broadband and resilient connectivity to locations where terrestrial deployment is difficult\, disrupted\, or commercially unviable. Satcom can play a major role in advancing the objectives of Digital India\, universal connectivity\, inclusive growth\, disaster resilience\, and national security. \nGlobally\, satellite communication is undergoing rapid transformation with the emergence of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) constellations\, high-throughput satellites\, and converged satellite-terrestrial architectures. These developments are enabling new possibilities across broadband access\, enterprise connectivity\, aviation\, maritime communications\, IoT applications\, disaster management\, telemedicine\, remote education\, emergency communications\, and mobility services. \n\n \n\nEvolving Policy & Regulatory Landscape\nIndia’s satcom sector is witnessing an important policy and regulatory transition. The Telecommunications Act\, 2023 has created the statutory basis for administrative assignment of satellite spectrum\, while ongoing consultations and recommendations are shaping the future framework for satcom authorisation\, spectrum pricing\, gateway requirements\, security obligations\, regulatory parity\, and coordination with telecom and space-sector approvals. \nEmerging developments such as Direct-to-Device (D2D) communications\, satellite-terrestrial convergence\, cybersecurity in satellite networks\, and coexistence between GSO and NGSO systems are becoming increasingly important for India’s future connectivity ecosystem. \n\n \n\nObjective of the Conference\nIndia Satcom 2026 aims to bring together policymakers\, regulators\, government officials\, telecom operators\, satellite companies\, technology providers\, start-ups\, equipment manufacturers\, international experts\, and ecosystem stakeholders to deliberate on the future roadmap for India’s satellite communications sector. \nThe conference will examine how satellite communications can accelerate digital inclusion\, strengthen national resilience\, improve customer choice\,\nsupport mobility and enterprise connectivity\, and position India as an important participant in emerging global satcom discussions. \n\n \n\nRelease of White Papers\nAs part of India Satcom 2026\, two important white papers are proposed to be released: \n\nCyber Security in Satellite Communications – Examining evolving cyber risks\, resilience frameworks\, and trusted satellite communication infrastructure.\nDirect-to-Device Communications – Analysing global developments\, spectrum and coexistence challenges\, regulatory frameworks\, and India’s strategic approach toward satellite-enabled direct connectivity to mobile devices.\n\n\n \n\nWho Should Join the Conference?\nSenior government officials\, regulators\, policymakers\, telecom operators\, satellite companies\, internet service providers\, technology providers\,start-ups\, equipment manufacturers\, cybersecurity experts\, cloud and network infrastructure companies\, mobility service providers\, enterprise users\,digital inclusion advocates\, academic institutions\, standards bodies\, international organisations\, investors\, venture funds\, think tanks\, and domain experts interested in the future of India’s satellite communications ecosystem. \n\n \n\nRegister Here \nFOR PARTNERSHIPS / REGISTRATION\, PLEASE CONTACT: \nMr. Swapnil Shukla\nT: +91 98398 04042\nE: swapnil@broadbandindiaforum.in\n \nNote: Participation is Free\, as always. URL:https://broadbandindiaforum.in/event/india-satcom-2026-august-18th-2026/ CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://broadbandindiaforum.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Banner-1920x1080-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260902T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260903T170000 DTSTAMP:20260713T112921Z CREATED:20260228T183641Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T112921Z UID:14777-1788339600-1788454800@broadbandindiaforum.in SUMMARY:Critical Communications India Mission-Critical Communications Conference | 2-3 September 2026 DESCRIPTION:Critical Communications India \nMission-Critical Communications Conference \n2-3 September 2026 \nShangri-La Hotel\, New Delhi\, India \nRegistration of interest for sponsorship and exhibition opportunities is now open \nPlease contact Mr Swapnil Shukla\, at Broadband India Forum   \nE: Swapnil@broadbandindiaforum.com; \nM:+91 983 9804 042 for all details\, with copy to admin@tcca.info. \nThis Conference will focus on trusted\, reliable\, secure\, and interoperable communications in public safety\, disaster response\, utilities\, transport\, healthcare\, and smart cities\, as this has become an essential requirement today. \nWe are uniting key stakeholders from government\, emergency response and critical infrastructure organisations\, global standards bodies\, Regulators\, Spectrum Managers\, Industries to showcase innovations in critical communications. \n🏛️ Government Ministries & Departments \n🚓 Emergency Services Agencies (Police\,Fire\, Disaster Management\, Health) \n🛰️ Satellite & Terrestrial Network Providers \n📡 Telecom Operators (Private/Public) \n📱 Device Manufacturers\, Software Providers \n📏 Standards Organizations & Certification Bodies \n🧩 System Integrators & Consultants \n🏫 Policy Think Tanks & Academia \n⚙️Critical Infrastructure sectors\, Utilities\, Transport\, Energy & Resources \nSpeak on breakthrough technologies\, standards\, and public safety use-cases \nAttend to forge partnerships\, shape dialogue\, and explore market opportunities in India & international partnering. \nRegistration of interest for sponsorship and exhibition opportunities is now open \nPlease contact Mr Swapnil Shukla\, at Broadband India Forum   \nE: Swapnil@broadbandindiaforum.com; \nM:+91 983 9804 042 for all details\, with copy to admin@tcca.info. 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