How Dreamcast Powered India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2026 with End-to-End Event Technology Solutions

Event: India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2026

Dates: October 7–10, 2026

Venue: Yashobhoomi (India International Convention and Expo Centre), New Delhi

Event Technology Partner: Dreamcast

The 10th edition of India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2026 took place from October 7 to 10, 2026, at Yashobhoomi (India International Convention and Expo Centre), New Delhi. Inaugurated by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the four-day event brought together global technology leaders, telecom representatives, startups, investors, policymakers, and industry experts to explore the future of digital connectivity and innovation.

With representatives and delegates from 100+ countries, IMC 2026 featured 500+ partners and exhibitors, 600+ startups, 900+ thought leaders, 300+ investors, and 120+ sessions. The event focused on emerging technologies and infrastructure, including AI-native telecom, 6G research, quantum communications, semiconductors, autonomous networks, cloud and edge infrastructure, and digital public infrastructure.

Managing an event of this scale required a reliable technology ecosystem to coordinate registrations, attendee entry, physical access, networking, and on-site transactions. Dreamcast served as the official event access management and on-site event technology solution provider for IMC 2026, supporting the event with an integrated suite of digital solutions and physical infrastructure.

The technology deployment supported several important aspects of the event:

• Connected registration channels: Online and offline registration options accommodated different attendee requirements.
• Automated badge generation: Fast-track kiosks supported physical badge distribution through an automated check-in setup.
• Structured venue access: Integrated turnstiles supported controlled entry across exhibition halls and designated zones.
• Dedicated guest access: VIP and special guest access arrangements addressed the requirements of distinguished participants.
• Digital attendee engagement: The mobile event app recorded 31,000 downloads and provided a centralized digital touchpoint.
• Cashless transactions: Digital payment technology formed part of the on-site event infrastructure.

With more than 150,000 attendees visiting the venue, IMC 2026 required a coordinated approach to attendee management and venue operations. The event brought together different attendee categories, including international delegates, exhibitors, startup representatives, investors, industry leaders, VIPs, and general visitors. Each group had specific registration and access requirements.

The organizers needed a technology setup that could support both online and offline registrations while facilitating the distribution of physical badges and managing entry across exhibition halls and designated areas.

The key operational requirements included:

• Registration management: Supporting attendees who registered online as well as those who completed registration at the venue.
• Faster badge distribution: Reducing manual processes through automated kiosks that generated physical attendee badges.
• Controlled venue access: Managing high-volume entry through integrated turnstiles and supporting access restrictions across different zones.
• VIP and special guest management: Providing dedicated access arrangements for distinguished guests and other authorized attendees.
• Attendee engagement and networking: Giving participants a centralized mobile platform for accessing event information and connecting with other attendees.
• Cashless transactions: Supporting digital payments across the event venue.

Addressing these requirements called for more than a registration system. The event needed an integrated on-site technology infrastructure that connected attendee credentials with registration, badge printing, venue access, mobile engagement, and payments.

As the official event access management and on-site event technology solution provider, we deployed physical hardware and digital infrastructure at Yashobhoomi to support IMC 2026. Its solutions covered multiple stages of the attendee journey, from registration and badge generation to venue access, networking, and cashless transactions.

1. Online and Offline Event Registration

Dreamcast provided online and offline registration solutions to accommodate different attendee registration requirements. The online registration facility allowed participants to complete the registration process digitally before arriving at the venue. For attendees who needed to register on-site, the offline registration setup supported registration at the event location.

By supporting both channels, the registration infrastructure accommodated advance registrations as well as walk-in and on-site registration requirements. It also provided the foundation for connecting attendee registration details with the event's badge printing and access management systems.

2. Fast-Track Badge Printing Through Automated Kiosks

Physical badges played an important role in attendee identification and venue access at IMC 2026. With more than 1 lakh attendees, distributing badges through entirely manual processes would have created additional operational demands.

To simplify badge distribution, Dreamcast deployed automated badge printing kiosks that enabled attendees to scan their registration QR codes and print their physical badges directly at the venue.

Once an attendee scanned the QR code, the system retrieved their registration details and initiated the badge printing process. This allowed attendees to collect their badges through a simple self-service process without requiring manual badge preparation at every interaction point.

The Fastest Indian Badge Kiosk Solution simplified on-site badge collection, supported organized attendee identification, and helped manage the large volume of participants arriving at the venue.

3. Turnstile Access Control for Secure Venue Entry

Managing attendee entry across a large exhibition venue required a structured access control mechanism. We deployed integrated smart turnstiles at Yashobhoomi to manage entry and support access control across exhibition halls and designated zones.

This solution was particularly important for an event that hosted multiple attendee categories and simultaneous activities across different areas of the venue. It provided a technology-enabled approach to managing high-volume entry while supporting controlled access to specific event zones.

4. VIP and Special Guest Access Management

IMC 2026 brought together senior government representatives, industry leaders, international delegates, and other distinguished guests. Managing their entry required a structured access control system that could accommodate different attendee categories and their respective access permissions.

Dreamcast implemented category-based access management to regulate entry across different zones at the venue. Each attendee's badge carried access permissions based on their assigned category. When an attendee scanned their badge at the designated access point, the system verified their credentials and authorized entry to the zones they were permitted to access.

For example, attendees categorized as VIPs could access the designated VIP zone after scanning their badges, while other attendees were granted access according to their respective permissions.

This category-based approach helped the organizers manage entry across restricted and designated areas, maintain controlled access, and ensure that attendees could enter only the zones authorized for their category.

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5. Mobile Event App for Navigation, Networking, and Attendee Engagement

Alongside the physical access infrastructure, we provided IMC 2026 with a centralized mobile event app designed to enhance the overall attendee experience. The app helped participants navigate the event, access important information, discover relevant opportunities, connect with other participants, and stay engaged throughout the four-day event.

With 31,000 total downloads, our mobile event app served as a central digital touchpoint for attendees, exhibitors, startups, investors, and other participants.

Its key functionalities supported different aspects of the attendee journey:

• Event Information and Agenda: The app provided session schedules, speaker details, event updates, and the My Calendar feature. Attendees could explore the event agenda, check session timings, and organize their schedules based on their interests.
• Networking and Business Meetings: The networking features enabled participants to connect through one-to-one meeting bookings and in-app chats. The My Meetings functionality helped attendees schedule and manage business meetings, supporting interactions between delegates, exhibitors, startups, investors, and mentors.
• Personalized Recommendations: The IMC Suggests feature helped attendees discover relevant event opportunities based on their interests. It made it easier for participants to identify sessions, activities, and other opportunities aligned with their professional goals.
• Exhibitor Discovery: Through the Exhibitor Module and Demos at IMC, participants could explore participating companies, discover exhibitors, and learn about the technologies and solutions showcased at the event. This helped attendees identify relevant exhibitors and plan their interactions across the exhibition area.
• Startup and Investor Engagement: The app also supported startup and investor interactions through the Aspire Stage. It facilitated access to investor activities, mentoring opportunities, and meeting arrangements, helping startups connect with investors and industry experts.
• AI-Powered Event Co-Pilot: Helped attendees get prompt, clear answers to their event-related questions. Event Co-Pilot simplified access to relevant information, reduced confusion, and helped prevent miscommunication throughout the event.

Together, these features made the mobile event app more than an information platform. It served as an attendee engagement and networking tool that helped participants make better use of their time at IMC 2026.

6. Cashless Payment Solution

Managing transactions at a large-scale event required a convenient payment mechanism for attendees. We also provided a cashless payment solution as part of its technology deployment for IMC 2026. The solution supported digital transactions across the event venue, adding a cashless payment option to the event's on-site technology ecosystem.

By including payment technology alongside registration, access control, and mobile engagement, we supported a broader range of operational requirements under one integrated event technology deployment.

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IMC 2026 concluded after four days of technology showcases, discussions, networking, and industry participation. Our integrated technology infrastructure supported the event's registration, badge generation, venue access, mobile engagement, and payment requirements.

The event recorded more than 150,000 attendees and 31,000 mobile app downloads, reflecting its scale and the importance of a connected digital and physical event experience. Additionally, our work with India Mobile Congress extended beyond the 2026 edition. Dreamcast had also served as an event technology solution provider for IMC 2024 and IMC 2025.

From successfully supporting India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2026 and its 150,000+ attendees to powering complex event operations, Dreamcast has demonstrated how the right technology can bring every part of an event together. At IMC 2026, Dreamcast helped streamline attendee registration, badge printing, venue access, networking, and on-site payments through an integrated event technology ecosystem.

Now, imagine bringing the same level of coordination and technology to your next event. From online registration and fast-track badge printing to smart access control, mobile event apps, and cashless payments, we provide the solutions and infrastructure to manage every stage of the attendee journey.

Whether you're planning a large-scale conference, exhibition, trade show, or corporate event, our event tech solutions can help you simplify operations, improve attendee engagement, and create more connected event experiences.

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