India's Semiconductor Ambitions in Focus at Delhi Summit
Global industry leaders gather in New Delhi for the ISIG Executive Summit to discuss India's role in the global semiconductor supply chain.
India is positioning itself as a central player in the global technology landscape as international industry leaders, policymakers, and technology experts prepare to descend upon New Delhi. The upcoming ISIG Executive Summit India 2026, scheduled for November 3-4, aims to spotlight the nation's rapid ascent within the global semiconductor supply chain.
Hosted at The LaLiT in New Delhi, the two-day event will serve as a high-level platform to address critical themes including semiconductor manufacturing, technological collaboration, and the strategic priorities required to fortify supply chains. As the country pushes forward with the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), the summit will examine how domestic policy support is translating into a robust local ecosystem.
"India is a Present Chapter"
The significance of India's current trajectory was underscored by Salah Nasri, CEO and Co-Founder of the International Semiconductor Industry Group (ISIG). He asserted that India is no longer merely a "future chapter" in the semiconductor narrative but is actively shaping the present.
According to Nasri, the decisions currently being made within India regarding advanced packaging, power electronics, and domestic manufacturing are set to influence the global semiconductor supply chain for the next decade. This shift highlights the transition from theoretical potential to tangible industrial impact.
High-Level Policy and Industry Presence
The summit will feature a heavy-hitting lineup of government officials and corporate executives. Key government participants include:
- Amitesh Kumar Sinha: Additional Secretary at the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and CEO of the India Semiconductor Mission.
- Dr. Kamaljeet Singh: Director General of the Semiconductor Laboratory (SCL).
- N. Selvendran: Principal Secretary, Department of Science and Technology, Government of Madhya Pradesh.
- Pallavi Verma: Executive Director of Guidance Tamil Nadu.
On the industry side, the summit will host leaders from global giants such as Infineon, Nexperia, Mitsubishi Electric, and Navitas Semiconductor. Experts from organizations like imec and Yole Group are also slated to share insights on the evolving technological landscape.
Deep Dives into Advanced Technologies
The summit's agenda is designed to tackle the technical complexities that define modern electronics. Discussions will delve into:
- Advanced Packaging and OSAT: Focusing on the outsourced semiconductor assembly and testing processes essential after manufacturing.
- Power Electronics: Exploring wide bandgap technologies, specifically silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN).
- Ecosystem Strategy: Examining how India can integrate its talent pool and market demand with global supply chain needs.
Shalu Agarwal, General Manager of India and Head of Power Semiconductor at ISIG, noted that while India possesses the necessary talent, market, and policy momentum, the next critical step is achieving technology collaboration and policy cohesion. The summit is intended to be the catalyst that bridges these gaps, turning India into a definitive hub for the global semiconductor industry.