Gandhinagar, February 25 The third edition of the 'Gujarat Semiconnect Conference-2026', aimed at bringing together global semiconductor industry leaders and policymakers to discuss strategies for strengthening India's position in the sector, will be held in Gandhinagar on March 1, officials said.
Organized by the Gujarat government, the two-day conference will be inaugurated by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel along with Union Minister for Electronics and IT, Railways, and Information and Broadcasting, Ashwini Vaishnaw.
Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi, and State Science and Technology Minister Arjun Modhwadia will also be present.
The conference, organized by the Department of Science and Technology and the Gujarat State Electronics Mission (GSEM), is inspired by the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, whose call for technological self-reliance has placed semiconductors at the center of India's growth agenda, an official release said.
The conference, themed 'Gujarat: India's Gateway to Silicon', will bring together global semiconductor CEOs, policymakers, and industry leaders to discuss strategies that will strengthen India's position in the global value chain, it said.
This reflects the state's ambition to position itself as the hub of India's semiconductor ecosystem.
With Gujarat's robust infrastructure, industrial corridors, and investor-friendly policies, the state is poised to play a pivotal role in advancing India's semiconductor manufacturing and research capabilities, it added.
Over two days, the conference will feature keynote addresses, thematic panels, and international roundtables.
Day one will open with sessions on next-generation semiconductor research and manufacturing, logistics and export readiness for hubs like Dholera and Sanand, financing through the GIFT International Financial Services Centre, and workforce development for future skills, the release said.
Discussions will also focus on strengthening India's electronics foundation, from printed circuit boards to resilient component ecosystems. Parallel sessions will include a Micron Suppliers' Roundtable, country-specific roundtables with Japan and Taiwan, and a seminar on education and outreach titled "From Silicon to Students: Building India's Semiconductor Future," it added.
Moreover, on the second day, the event will feature a guided tour to the Dholera Special Investment Region (SIR), facilitated by GSEM, DICDL, and Tata Electronics, offering delegates the opportunity to witness Gujarat's ambitious infrastructure projects firsthand.
The conference will host a lineup of keynote speakers, including Dr. Randhir Thakur, CEO & MD of TEPL; Sanjay Mehrotra, CEO of Micron Technology; G C Chaturvedi, Chairman of CG Semi; Ramesh Kunhikannan, Executive Vice Chairman of Kaynes Technology; Ajit Manocha, CEO of SEMI; and Dr. Rao Tummala, Emeritus Professor at Georgia Tech.
Key anchor semiconductor project proponents, such as Micron, Tata Electronics, and Kaynes Semicon, along with knowledge partners, including JETRO (Japan), KOTRA (Korea), Invest India, India Semiconductor Mission, SEMI, IESA, ELCINA, ICEA, and MEDEPC, have extended their support to this initiative.
The conference will showcase India's readiness to lead in the global semiconductor industry. As the theme suggests, Gujarat welcomes global chipmakers and domestic industries, entrepreneurs, and students to contribute towards this transformative journey, the release said.
