Gandhinagar, February 25 – Gujarat will host the third edition of the Semiconnect Conference on March 1 in Gandhinagar, bringing together global semiconductor CEOs, policymakers, and industry leaders to discuss India's growing role in the global value chain.
The two-day conference is being organized by the state's Department of Science and Technology and the Gujarat State Electronics Mission (GSEM).
The event aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for achieving self-reliance in technology, which has placed the semiconductor sector at the center of India's growth agenda.
The conference will be inaugurated by Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel; Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology, Railways and Information and Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw; Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi; and Science and Technology Minister Arjun Modhwadia.
The theme of the conference, "Gujarat: India's Gateway to Silicon," reflects the state's ambition to establish itself as a leading hub in India's semiconductor ecosystem.
With its infrastructure, industrial corridors, and investor-friendly policies, Gujarat is positioning itself to advance semiconductor manufacturing and research capabilities in the country.
According to officials, the conference will feature keynote addresses, thematic panel discussions, and international roundtables.
The sessions on the first day will focus on next-generation semiconductor research and manufacturing, logistics and export readiness for hubs such as Dholera and Sanand, and workforce development to meet future skill requirements.
Discussions will also address strengthening India's electronics base, including printed circuit boards and the development of a resilient component ecosystem.
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."
On the second day, delegates will undertake a guided visit to the Dholera Special Investment Region (SIR).
The visit is being organized by GSEM, DICDL, and Tata Electronics to provide participants with a firsthand view of infrastructure projects linked to the semiconductor ecosystem.
Speakers invited to the conference include Dr. Randhir Thakur, CEO and Managing Director of Tata Electronics; 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.
