A Landmark Conference in Communications and Networking
The 17th edition of COMSNETS, a premier international conference in communications and networking, marked significant milestones in 2025. This year’s conference achieved record-breaking registrations and attracted unprecedented sponsor participation, distinguishing itself as the only networking conference supported by the Government of India.
IIITB COMET Foundation: Gold Sponsor
The International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore’s COMET Foundation joined as a Gold Sponsor, bringing their expertise from COMET Foundation which is a Technology Innovation Hub in the areas of Telecom. Under the leadership of IIITB Director Debabrata Das, who served as the General Co-Chair, the foundation showcased their initiatives in:
- Advanced communications research
- Beyond 5G technologies
- Innovation support programs
- Industry collaboration opportunities
Conference Highlights
Day 1
The conference commenced with a momentous inaugural event at the Chancery Pavilion, Bangalore, led by Prof. Somali Chaterji. The session highlighted the conference’s largest-ever paper selection and record-breaking participation from the technology community.
Day 2
Dr. Kiran Kuchi from IIT Hyderabad delivered a compelling keynote on “From 5G to 6G: India’s Role in Shaping the Future of Telecommunications.” As the founder of WiSig Networks Pvt. Ltd. and holder of over 200 international patents, Dr. Kuchi shared valuable insights on:
- Current developments in 5G-Advanced technology
- Future prospects of 6G research
- The path from laboratory innovation to commercial implementation
