The 29th International Iran Electronics, Computer and E-Commerce Exhibition (Elcomp 2026) was held in Tehran with the slogan "Artificial Intelligence, Digital Security, Iran's Future" and the participation of more than 350 companies in 14 specialized halls; the event took on the color of technology diplomacy with the presence of Mustafa Jabbar Sand, Minister of Communications of Iraq, as a special guest, and in which Iran's "Rightel" operator, as one of the largest participants, unveiled private 5G and eSIM technologies and announced a change in strategic approach towards smart government and industrial services, drawing a new vision for the country's digital economy.
Publish dateWednesday 9 September 2026 - 16:14
Story Code : 364991
Afghan Voice Agency (AVA) - Tehran: The 29th International Iran Electronics, Computer and E-Commerce Exhibition (Elcomp 2026) was held with the broad presence of activists from the country's technology ecosystem and regional officials at the permanent site of Tehran International Exhibitions.
This edition of the exhibition, with the slogan "Artificial Intelligence, Digital Security, the Future of Iran", and with the participation of more than 350 domestic and foreign companies in 14 specialized halls, once again established its position as the most important event in the field of information and communication technology (ICT) and e-commerce in Iran. Active companies in the field of technology, startups, new businesses and ICT experts were among the attendees of this event.
Presence of the Iraqi Minister of Communications; Technology Diplomacy at the Heart of Elcomp
Mostafa Jabbar Sand, the Iraqi Minister of Communications, attended this edition of the exhibition as a special guest and got to know the latest achievements of the Iranian electronics, computer and e-commerce industries closely. The presence of this senior regional official in Elcomp 2026 is considered to indicate Iran's export capacities and technical capabilities in the field of information and communication technology and a step towards expanding bilateral cooperation in the field of digital economy.
Rightel and the strategic shift towards smart industries and government services in Iran
Mehdi Faghihi, CEO of Rightel Iran Telecommunications Company, as one of the largest operators present at the exhibition, announced the operator's focus on private 5G technology and described the unveiling of this technology as a milestone for Rightel's presence at Elcomp 2026.
Referring to the specific conditions of Iran, he considered Elcomp a platform for the convergence of technology activists and strengthening the digital economy, and stated that Rightel, with its extensive presence, seeks to maintain hope in the country's technology ecosystem.
Faghihi also announced the activation of the eSIM service and stated: "Pre-registration for this service will be done at the exhibition and will be available to applicants after the end of the event." According to him, this service will initially start with a limited number of users and will become a public service for all users with the development of infrastructure and receipt of the necessary licenses.
In another part of his speech, the CEO of Rightel revealed the operator's strategic change from a mere public operator to a provider of specialized services in the field of industries and smart government services, adding that this strategy focuses on improving the customer experience and transforming Rightel into a strategic partner of the country's digital economy in the industry and smart government services sector.
Elcomp 2026 concluded its work while the combination of technological innovations, the presence of regional authorities, and the emphasis on artificial intelligence and digital security promises a new chapter in Iran's digital transformation.
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