Pragati Maidan Becomes a Playground for Tri-Folds and AI-Integrated Health Tech
- Samsung debuts the Galaxy Z Tri-Fold with a ten-inch display.
- Homegrown brand boAt unveils AI-powered wearables for predictive health monitoring.
- The expo highlights India’s shift toward high-end indigenous tech manufacturing.
- Pragati Maidan sees record footfall as 6G and IoT prototypes take center stage.
The dust is just beginning to settle at Pragati Maidan, but the hum of high-voltage innovation is still vibrating across New Delhi. Convergence India 2026, the country’s premier tech and telecom expo, wrapped up its final day on January 10, proving that the “Make in India” initiative has officially moved past basic assembly into the realm of high-end, disruptive engineering. This wasn’t just a trade show; it was a three-day “tech mela” that signaled India’s arrival as a global nerve center for the next generation of gadgets.
Modern Indian consumers are no longer satisfied with being “second-to-market.” This week’s event addressed a major shift in audience sentiment: the desire for localized innovation that rivals global standards. Whether it was the dual-hinge engineering of the latest mobile hardware or boAt’s deep dive into bio-integrated sensors, the expo reflected a commitment to bold innovation. For the professional navigating a hybrid work world, these gadgets offer more than just utility; they offer a “Zenith” level of productivity and personal health management that feels custom-built for the Indian context.
The highlights of the final day left the tech community buzzing:
- The Folding Frontier: Samsung stole the spotlight with the regional debut of the Galaxy Z Tri-Fold. With a screen that expands into a massive 10.2-inch canvas, it’s designed to replace the tablet and the laptop for the mobile executive.
- boAt’s AI Evolution: Moving beyond just “audio,” boAt unveiled a suite of Smart Living gadgets. Their new wearables use AI to offer predictive health alerts and real-time stress monitoring, proving that Indian brands are leading the charge in bio-tech.
- 6G and Beyond: The expo featured several “Make in India” prototypes for 6G connectivity and advanced IoT solutions for smart cities, moving the needle on urban productivity.
- Sustainable Tech: A significant portion of the floor was dedicated to green tech, showing that the future of Indian gadgets is as much about the planet as it is about the processor.
The human angle of Convergence 2026 is the growing pride in homegrown excellence. It is the startup founder from Hyderabad showcasing a world-class IoT chip or the student in Delhi seeing a “Made in India” badge on a device that rivals the world’s best. This reflects a “Smart living” ethos where technology is used to empower the individual. For the corporate leader, the real flex in 2026 isn’t just an unboxing video; it’s walking into a boardroom with a 10-inch smartphone that folds like a pocket map, signaling that you are at the absolute edge of the technological curve.
As the curtains fall on this year’s expo, the takeaway is clear: the gadget surge isn’t just coming—it’s already here, and it’s being built right in our backyard.
Take your tech game to a higher level by exploring the latest “Make in India” innovations unveiled this week. From tri-folding displays to AI-powered health rings, the future of productivity is in your hands!
