Guest Invitee · Department of Telecommunications
SocioTurtle Invited to the BRICS ICT Track Event
SocioTurtle was honoured to be invited as a Guest by the Department of Telecommunications, Ministry of Telecommunications, Government of India, to the BRICS ICT Track Event held in Pune.
Date
Thursday, 20 August 2026
Venue
JW Marriott Hotel, Pune
Audience
250+ senior policymakers & technology leaders
Organised under the theme “Innovate, Cooperate and Transform (ICT) for a Resilient Future,” the forum brought together policymakers, regulators, and technology leaders from BRICS countries to exchange best practices on digital policy and technology, and to give Indian industry and academia a platform for international visibility, partnerships, and engagement with the BRICS digital cooperation agenda.
While SocioTurtle was unable to attend in person on the day, we remain grateful for the recognition and the opportunity to be part of this national conversation on digital transformation and inclusive, sustainable innovation.
About the Forum
The Digital BRICS Forum and Expo brought together senior policymakers, regulators, and technology leaders from BRICS nations for structured dialogue on digital policy, emerging technology, and cooperation. Union Minister of Communications Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia welcomed the visiting delegations to Pune, underlining India's role in shaping the BRICS digital cooperation agenda.
- Exchange of best practices among BRICS countries on digital policy and technology
- A platform for Indian industry and academia to gain international visibility and build partnerships
- Structured interaction among governments, industry, startups, and academia on inclusive, sustainable digital transformation
“Innovate, Cooperate and Transform (ICT) for a Resilient Future.”
Why This Matters to Us
SocioTurtle exists to connect women students with educators and employers through visible skills and credible validation, closing the gap between learning and opportunity. A national conversation on digital policy and resilient, inclusive technology directly shapes the future our learners will build careers in — and we're proud to have had a seat, even in spirit, at that table.