Date: 7 to 9 December 2017
Venue: Biswa Bangla Convention Centre, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
The 16th edition of INFOCOM 2017, held from 7 to 9 December 2017 at the Biswa Bangla Convention Centre, Kolkata, brought together business leaders, technology innovators, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and ICT professionals to discuss the future of India’s digital economy. Organised by the ABP Group, INFOCOM has established itself as one of India’s premier technology and business leadership forums, providing a platform for collaboration between industry, government, academia, and the startup ecosystem.
Anupam Agrawal participated in INFOCOM 2017 as a delegate, engaging with experts and industry leaders on emerging trends shaping enterprise technology, digital transformation, and innovation. His participation reflected a continued commitment to advancing Internet technologies, ICT standards, and multistakeholder collaboration within India’s rapidly evolving digital ecosystem.
The 2017 edition of INFOCOM centred on the theme of accelerating Digital India through technology-driven innovation and enterprise transformation. The conference featured keynote addresses, panel discussions, leadership forums, and technology exhibitions covering a broad spectrum of topics, including digital governance, cloud computing, cybersecurity, enterprise mobility, artificial intelligence, data analytics, financial technology, smart infrastructure, and emerging digital business models. Particular emphasis was placed on empowering Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) by leveraging technology to improve competitiveness, operational efficiency, digital inclusion, and access to finance.
A dedicated focus was placed on entrepreneurship and innovation, highlighting how startups and technology-enabled enterprises could contribute to India’s growing digital economy. Sessions also explored the role of secure digital infrastructure, cloud-based services, cybersecurity preparedness, and policy frameworks in supporting sustainable economic growth. The event brought together representatives from government agencies, multinational corporations, industry associations, financial institutions, and technology providers, fostering collaboration across diverse sectors.
As one of the country’s leading ICT conferences, INFOCOM 2017 offered delegates valuable opportunities to exchange ideas, explore emerging technologies, and build professional networks with leaders from across the technology landscape. The conference also reinforced the importance of public-private partnerships in achieving India’s digital transformation goals and creating an innovation-driven economy.
Participation in INFOCOM 2017 enabled Anupam Agrawal to engage with contemporary developments in enterprise technology and digital policy while strengthening connections within India’s ICT community. Such engagements contribute to the broader objective of promoting technological innovation, standards development, and collaborative approaches to building a secure, resilient, and digitally empowered society.