ARCON 26 (OSCAR CONVENTION) - National Amateur Radio & Communication Convention

ARCON 2026 – India’s Premier Gathering for Amateur Radio

One World • One Language • One Frequency

For the third consecutive time, OSCAR INDIA proudly announces ARCON 2026, scheduled to be held at Aikatan, Kolkata, West Bengal, on 26th & 27th September 2026.

Following the remarkable success of ARCON 2023 and the historic HAMFEST INDIA & ARCON 2024, this edition is set to be bigger and more impactful, bringing together a vibrant community of HAM radio operators, communication experts, disaster management professionals, students, innovators, researchers, and technology enthusiasts from across India and abroad.

Recognized as one of the prominent HAM radio gatherings in the Eastern and North-Eastern region of India, ARCON has evolved into a major platform for technical exchange, emergency communication awareness, innovation, knowledge sharing, and international friendship through radio communication.

Organized under the initiative of the All India School of Management and Information Technology (AISMIT), OSCAR INDIA has been actively working towards the development of amateur radio and strengthening disaster and emergency communication preparedness. The organization has supported and participated in various emergency communication activities and disaster management exercises in collaboration with state agencies, including initiatives in Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh.

ARCON 2026 will feature:

• Advanced Amateur Radio & Emergency Communication Demonstrations
• Disaster Communication & Preparedness Sessions
• Interactive Technical Workshops & Technology Exhibitions
• HF, VHF & UHF Communication Operations and Practical Activities
• Antenna Design & Building Workshops
• Satellite Communication & Live Technical Laboratories
• Youth & Student Engagement Programs
• National & International HAM Radio Networking and Interaction
• Outdoor Field Communication Exercises & Team Networking Activities

Bringing together participants from across India and different parts of the world, ARCON 2026 will provide a powerful platform for knowledge exchange, technological innovation, practical learning, and collaboration in the field of amateur radio and resilient communication systems.

With a special emphasis on disaster preparedness, emergency communication, technical innovation, youth participation, and international cooperation, ARCON 2026 will celebrate the spirit of public service and the enduring bond of the global amateur radio community.

More than a convention, ARCON 2026 is a meeting point of technology, service, friendship, and communication—where people connect beyond borders through the universal language of radio.

📍 Aikatan, Kolkata, West Bengal, India

📅 26–27 September 2026