Gujarat CM inaugurates IESA Vision Summit 2025, showcasing India’s semiconductor role

The summit, themed "Silicon Gujarat: Powering India's Semiconductor Revolution," highlights India’s expanding leadership in the semiconductor industry and Gujarat’s crucial role in advancing the country’s shift toward self-reliance in semiconductor innovation and manufacturing

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel officially inaugurated the IESA Vision Summit 2025 on Wednesday (March 5) at the Mahatma Mandir Convention and Exhibition Centre, marking the beginning of the prestigious "Gujarat SemiConnect 2025." The event solidified its status as a major gathering for the semiconductor industry, with over 1,500 global participants in attendance, including engineers, researchers, policymakers, academicians, innovators, and industry leaders.

With the theme "Silicon Gujarat: Powering India's Semiconductor Revolution," the summit emphasizes India’s growing leadership in the semiconductor sector and the pivotal role of Gujarat in driving India’s transition to self-reliance in semiconductor innovation and manufacturing. The event featured keynote speeches, seminars, panel discussions, and strategic dialogues on critical topics, including policy, government infrastructure, workforce development, and international cooperation.

The first day of the summit included 90+ speakers, 50 keynote sessions, 7 panel discussions, and the launch of 10 reports and MoUs, all underscoring the significance of the event. The exhibition under the theme "Sand to Silicon to Systems: Experience The End to End Ecosystem Journey" showcased more than 250 booths, highlighting India's increasing importance in the global semiconductor value chain.

Mona Khandhar IAS, Principal Secretary of the Department of Science and Technology, Government of Gujarat, spoke at a press briefing, highlighting the convergence of innovation at the event. "Gujarat Semiconnet, IESA Vision Summit 2025, and IPSEC together represent a remarkable convergence of strategic visionaries and innovation, underscoring India’s growing leadership in the global semiconductor and electronics ecosystem," she remarked. She further stressed that the summit reflects India’s commitment to creating a self-reliant digital economy, a vision outlined by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the launch of the Semicon India initiative in 2024.

Ashok Chandak, President of IESA, emphasized the summit’s role in propelling India’s semiconductor ambitions. "India is on its journey to becoming a global semiconductor powerhouse," he stated. "Market demand, innovation, collaborations, and government policies will drive India’s leadership in semiconductor manufacturing. The participation of global industry leaders at this summit shows continued confidence in India's semiconductor industry."

Dr. V Veerappan, Chairperson of IESA, stressed the importance of collaboration and innovation for India to become a global leader in semiconductor design and manufacturing. He said, “Through strategic partnerships and policy support, we can establish a resilient ecosystem to drive cutting-edge technology, research, and talent development in India’s semiconductor sector.”

Reflecting India’s dedication to enhancing its semiconductor value chain, the summit offers a unique platform for discussing the future of the Semiconductor & Electronics System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM) ecosystem in India. The event aligns with Prime Minister Modi's vision of a self-sustained digital economy and acts as a significant step toward achieving this goal.

Looking Ahead: Day 2 and Day 3 Activities

The second day of the summit will focus on India’s fabless semiconductor ecosystem, exploring applications in medtech, spacetech, and electric vehicles (EVs), as well as discussing high-precision fab construction and smart manufacturing. The day will also feature global roundtables with representatives from Japan, Korea, Singapore, the US, and the EU to strengthen international collaboration. The Technovation Awards will close the day, recognizing pioneers in the ESDM sector.