IESA Vision Summit 2025 kicked off on March 5, 2025 at Mahatma Mandir Convention and Exhibition Centre, Gandhinagar, Gujarat as part of “Gujarat SemiConnect 2025” with Chief Minister of Gujarat, Bhupendrabhai Patel inaugurating the event.
Highlights
Theme of the year is “Silicon Gujarat: Powering India’s Semiconductor Revolution”. Over 1500 people from across the globe including engineers, researchers, industry leaders gathered to discuss India’s role as a global semiconductor leader. The summit also highlighted Gujarat’s role in making India self sufficient in semiconductor innovation and manufacturing. The event had keynotes, seminars and panel discussions on government policies, workforce development and international cooperation.
Day 1 had over 90 speakers, 50 keynotes, 7 panel discussions and 250 booths showcasing the entire semiconductor value chain. The exhibition with the theme “Sand to Silicon to Systems: Experience The End-to-End Ecosystem Journey” showcased India’s growing importance in the global semiconductor landscape.
Quotes
Ms. Mona Khandhar IAS, Principal Secretary, DST, Government of Gujarat said, “Events like Gujarat SemiConnect, IESA Vision Summit and IPSEC show India’s leadership in global semiconductor industry. This event shows India’s commitment to building a self reliant digital economy as outlined by our PM during the launch of Semicon India in 2024. World is watching India’s progress in building its semiconductor ecosystem.”
Ashok Chandak, President of IESA said, “India is on the path to become a global leader in semiconductor manufacturing. With market demand, innovation and strong government policies India can achieve sustainable leadership in semiconductor manufacturing. This summit lays the foundation for India to use its resources to create its own design and manufacturing capabilities.”
Dr. V. Veerappan, Chairperson of IESA said, “Semiconductor industry is evolving fast and India has to position itself as a global leader in design and manufacturing. Strategic partnerships and policy support will help create a strong ecosystem to drive research and technology development.”
**Focus of the SummitVision Summit 2025 showcases India’s growing footprint in the global semiconductor industry. The event helps to improve the semiconductor value chain and supports PM’s vision of a self reliant digital economy. This summit is an opportunity for industry leaders and innovators to share ideas, research and solutions for the future of semiconductor manufacturing in India.
What’s Next?
Day 2 will focus on India’s fabless semiconductor ecosystem and applications in medtech, spacetech and electric vehicles. It will also have high-precision manufacturing and global roundtables with Japan, Korea, Singapore, US and EU to strengthen international cooperation.
Day 3 will have industrial site visits in Dholera and Sanand to showcase Gujarat’s role in India’s semiconductor revolution. There will also be mentorship sessions for students and young professionals to explore career opportunities in the semiconductor industry.
