ISLAMABAD: Iran is planning to hold the 6th International Digital Media Exhibition, presenting the latest digital achievements in the capital city of Tehran from October 4 to 13.

The event aims to increase competition among digital media producers, promote the industry and support international and domestic markets, said director of Iran's Information Technology and Digital Media Development Center Hassan Alizadeh, Iranian Press TV reported.

Computer games, media software, internet websites and blogs, cell phone software, digital arts, and research, technology and innovation are some of the sections of the exhibition.

About 900 media companies from Iran and 30 other countries took part in last year's edition that attracted over two million visitors.

Iran held the first round of the fair in 2007 with 350 pavilions and 200, 000 visitors.