SIDTM Pune to Host ‘Communiqué’ Seminar on Digital and Telecom Transformation on January 16–17
Pune, 15th January 2026: The Symbiosis Institute of Digital and Telecom Management (SIDTM), Pune, is set to host its flagship digital and telecom seminar, Communiqué, on January 16 and 17, 2026, reinforcing its role as a leading institution in technology-driven management education. The two-day event will bring together industry leaders, researchers, academicians and students to deliberate on the future of digital technologies, telecom and innovation.
Operating under Symbiosis International (Deemed University), SIDTM has positioned itself at the forefront of specialised education in Digital and Telecom Management. Located in Pune, the institute is known for integrating strategic management principles with deep technological expertise, preparing students to navigate an increasingly digital and complex global business environment.
Under the leadership of Director Dr CA Abhijit Chirputkar, SIDTM places strong emphasis on innovation, adaptability and industry relevance. Its academic approach is rooted in experiential learning, real-world problem-solving and continuous engagement with industry, enabling students to develop into agile techno-managers capable of responding to rapid digital transformation across sectors.
SIDTM’s academic excellence and innovation have earned it national recognition. The institute was ranked fourth in India for “Best Digital Education Innovation” in the Education World Grand Jury India Higher Education Rankings 2024–25, highlighting its leadership in digital-centric education and progressive learning practices.
The theme of Communiqué 2026, “Digital Continuum: From Transformation to Reinvention,” reflects the evolving nature of digital adoption in organisations. It underscores the shift from one-time digital transformation initiatives to a continuous, interconnected process of innovation. The theme highlights how businesses must move beyond efficiency-driven digitisation towards strategic reinvention by leveraging emerging technologies, data-driven decision-making and agile ecosystems to build long-term resilience and value.
Communiqué will feature an eminent panel of speakers from diverse domains including 6G research, global capability centres, cybersecurity, digital marketing, financial services, consulting and technology strategy. Through keynote addresses and expert-led discussions, speakers will share insights on future networks, cyber risk and resilience, marketing technology, digital partnerships and innovation-led business transformation, offering participants a comprehensive understanding of the evolving industry landscape.
The seminar will conclude on the second day with an awards ceremony and the launch of SIDTM’s flagship publications—Prévision’26, the Annual Telecom Forecast Report, and the Telecom Business Review. The Telecom Business Review is a double-blind peer-reviewed journal that has served as a respected platform for scholarly research in telecom, digital technologies, IT and business management since 2008. Prévision, initiated in 2003 and now in its 22nd year, is a student-driven, academically guided forecast report that provides objective analysis of emerging trends and future directions in the digital and telecom ecosystem.
With its focus on collaboration, knowledge sharing and forward-looking dialogue, Communiqué 2026 aims to strengthen industry-academia engagement and foster transformative thinking in the domains of telecom and digital innovation.
