A delegation from India visited Digital Futures at KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm on 20 October 2026 to discuss research, innovation and opportunities for Indo-Swedish collaboration in next-generation telecommunications, including 6G and satellite communications.
The visit brought together representatives from the Indian government, industry and research organisations with KTH and Digital Futures researchers to exchange perspectives on telecommunications, wireless innovation and future connectivity.
The delegation was led by Mr Amit Agrawal, Secretary at the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communications, Government of India. Other members included Mr Ashok Kumar, Deputy Director General, SRI, DoT; Mr Abishek Shukla, Assistant Director, Director-General IR, DoT; and Dr Rajkumar Upadhyay, CEO of the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT).
Industry representatives included Mr Devansh Rajoria, Europe Head for 5G Business at VVDN. The delegation also included Ms Swati Sharma, Second Secretary at the Embassy of India to Sweden, alongside representatives from Sweden’s Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Ms Petra Hansson and Mr Samuel Scheutz.
Exploring Swedish research and innovation in 6G
The programme opened with a welcome address by Professor Stefan Östlund, Vice Rector of KTH, followed by remarks from Secretary Amit Agrawal.
Dr Annika Portela and Professor Mikael Skoglund presented Digital Futures and KTH, highlighting their roles in Swedish and European telecommunications. The programme also featured presentations on key Swedish research and innovation initiatives in wireless and next-generation communications.
Dr Anass Sedrati introduced the Swedish Wireless Innovation Network (SweWIN), while Mr Satya Seeram presented the Sustainable, Mobile, Autonomous and ResilienT 6G Satellite Communications (SMART-6GSAT) Center. Professor Oscar Quevedo-Teruel discussed current challenges and future opportunities for 6G communications in Sweden.
The visit concluded with a discussion on potential collaboration, including proposals for joint Indo-Swedish projects and an exchange of questions and ideas.
Building bridges for future collaboration
The visit provided an opportunity to connect India’s telecommunications expertise and industrial capabilities with Sweden’s research and innovation environment. Discussions focused on identifying opportunities for collaboration in wireless technologies, 6G and satellite communications, with the aim of strengthening links between the two countries’ research and innovation communities.
The meeting also involved Professor Saikat Chatterjee from KTH, contributing to the exchange between the visiting delegation and the Digital Futures research community.
