Canada Makes a Powerful Return to Asia’s Largest Tech Forum: India Mobile Congress 2025

New Delhi, October 2025

Canada made a remarkable comeback to Asia’s largest technology and innovation platform, the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025, showcasing the country’s cutting-edge expertise in AI, telecommunications, and digital infrastructure.

The Canada Pavilion at IMC 2025 emerged as a hub of innovation and partnership, buzzing with energy, visitors, and opportunity. From Day One, the pavilion reflected the spirit of collaboration — where Canadian innovation met Indian scale and talent.

Strategic Engagements with Industry Leaders

The week was packed with high-level business and policy engagements that highlighted Canada’s renewed commitment to India’s rapidly evolving digital landscape.

• Airtel: Discussions centered on the future of 5G and 6G infrastructure, exploring pathways for collaboration in next-generation connectivity.

• VVDN Technologies: Deep-dive conversations on electronics manufacturing partnerships laid the groundwork for expanding bilateral R&D initiatives.

• Jio: Exchanges focused on next-gen network innovation, aligning with both nations’ digital ambitions and technological roadmaps.

  
  

In addition, the policy roundtable with the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Government of India, created a platform to strengthen regulatory and innovation cooperation.

The FICCI leadership meeting brought together industry heavyweights, including Vodafone Idea Limited and Nokia India, who shared insights on how Canadian expertise in telecom innovation could complement India’s technology goals.

Canada Pavilion: Where Ideas Became Opportunities

The Canada Pavilion was a vibrant space that attracted a steady stream of visitors — from curious entrepreneurs to policymakers and investors.

The B2B meetings generated meaningful outcomes, enabling Canadian companies to gain critical market insights, business leads, and partnership prospects. The enthusiasm and genuine interest from Indian enterprises underscored one message clearly:

The appetite for Canada–India tech collaboration is stronger than ever.

Key Takeaways for Canada from IMC 2025

✅ Growing appetite for Canada–India partnerships in AI, telecom, and digital technologies

✅ A solid foundation for joint R&D initiatives and innovation ecosystems

✅ Canadian participants gained valuable market intelligence and long-term connections

✅ Strengthened bilateral framework for scalable tech cooperation

Appreciation and Collaboration

Canada’s successful participation at the India Mobile Congress 2025 was made possible through the collective efforts of government representatives, business leaders, and institutional partners.

The Canadian delegation expressed its appreciation to Christopher Cooter, High Commissioner of Canada to India, and Minister Ed Jager, Minister for Trade and Commercial Affairs, whose presence at IMC 2025 underscored Canada’s commitment to advancing bilateral trade and innovation ties.

Special recognition was extended to Abhishek Gulati, Trade Commissioner (ICT) for taking initiative in organizing the Canada Business Mission to India, which served as the foundation for Canada’s impactful presence at the event.

The Government of Canada’s continued support for Canadian enterprises — including those pioneering AI-enabled, software-defined visualization and communication platforms — reflects a broader confidence in Canada’s role as a trusted technology partner in India’s digital transformation.

Gratitude was conveyed to the India Mobile Congress organizers, and to the many visitors, entrepreneurs, and technology leaders whose enthusiasm and participation highlighted the growing synergy between Canada and India’s digital ecosystems.

Looking Ahead

The success of Canada’s participation in IMC 2025 marks a defining moment for the Canada–India technology corridor. With momentum in digital innovation, telecom infrastructure, and AI-driven collaboration, both countries are poised to co-create the next wave of technological progress.

As the IMC 2025 experience demonstrated:

When Canadian innovation meets Indian scale and talent, magic happens.