SEMICON India 2026 – Silicon to Systems: Building the Ecosystem

India will host the fifth edition of SEMICON India from September 17 to 19, 2026, at Yashobhoomi, the India International Convention and Expo Centre in New Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the event on September 17, bringing together semiconductor manufacturers, technology companies, policymakers, investors, researchers, startups and students from India and abroad.

Organised jointly by the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) and global semiconductor industry association SEMI, this year’s conference carries the theme “Silicon to Systems: Building the Ecosystem.” The event comes as India attempts to expand beyond electronics assembly and establish capabilities across semiconductor design, fabrication, packaging, materials, equipment and advanced electronics manufacturing.

India Expands Semiconductor Manufacturing Base

SEMICON India 2026 will take place against the backdrop of growing investment under the government’s semiconductor programme. India has approved 12 semiconductor projects under Semicon 1.0, while the Union Cabinet has also approved the next phase, Semicon 2.0, to further strengthen the domestic semiconductor ecosystem.

According to MeitY Secretary S. Krishnan, three of the 12 projects approved under Semicon 1.0 have already entered commercial production. Semicon 2.0 will build on this progress through six major pillars aimed at creating a more resilient semiconductor industry in the country.

India is also investing heavily in semiconductor research and chip design. Advanced electronic design automation tools are now being provided to more than 332 academic institutions and 105 startups, while 24 startups have received approval under the Design Linked Incentive scheme. The programme is intended to help domestic companies develop chips and technologies for critical and emerging applications.

More Than 500 Exhibitors Expected

The scale of SEMICON India has expanded considerably. The 2026 exhibition is expected to host more than 500 exhibitors, including over 240 international companies, alongside more than 150 international speakers and delegations from over 40 countries.

The exhibition will cover more than 15,000 square metres and include six country pavilions and ten state government pavilions. Separate platforms will showcase startups, emerging technologies, workforce development and student innovation. A startup pitch competition and student hackathon are also planned.

Major global and Indian companies expected to participate include ASML, Applied Materials, Infineon, IBM Research, NXP, Tata Electronics, Micron, Lam Research, Tokyo Electron, CG Power, Rapidus, Teradyne, Jabil, Merck KGaA and Advantest, among others.

From Manufacturing to Complete Semiconductor Systems

Conference sessions will cover virtually every part of the semiconductor value chain. Discussions will examine manufacturing technologies, artificial intelligence, digital transformation, supply chains, semiconductor materials and gases, government policy, sustainability, chip design, startups, skills development and Indian technology brands.

Six international country roundtables will also be organised, along with programmes focused on workforce development, women’s leadership and cooperation among electronics and semiconductor industry associations.

A significant addition this year will be the “Sand to Silicon to Systems” Value Chain Experience, designed to demonstrate how different parts of the semiconductor ecosystem connect—from raw materials and chip manufacturing to finished electronic systems.

SEMI India and IESA President Ashok Chandak said the initiative reflects India’s evolution towards creating a comprehensive and globally competitive semiconductor value chain.

India Eyes a Rapidly Expanding Semiconductor Market

India Semiconductor Mission CEO Amitesh Kumar Sinha said global semiconductor demand is expected to increase from around $1 trillion to $2 trillion, while India’s semiconductor requirement could rise from approximately $100 billion to $200 billion.

SEMICON India 2026 will therefore serve not merely as an industry exhibition but also as a platform for companies considering investments, manufacturing operations and supply-chain partnerships in India. It will connect approved semiconductor manufacturers with global equipment suppliers, materials companies, designers, policymakers and technology partners.

SEMI President and CEO Ajit Manocha said India’s combination of talent, ambition, speed and long-term vision gives the country an opportunity to become an integral part of the global semiconductor supply chain rather than simply participate in it.

Building a Full Semiconductor Ecosystem

SEMICON India has emerged as the country’s flagship platform for semiconductor and electronics manufacturing, investment, design, innovation and skills development.

The 2026 edition arrives at a crucial stage. India has moved from announcing semiconductor incentives to building factories, supporting chip-design startups and beginning commercial production at approved projects. The next challenge will be to connect these individual investments into a competitive domestic ecosystem encompassing materials, equipment, fabrication, packaging, design and complete electronic systems.

With hundreds of companies and representatives from more than 40 countries expected in New Delhi, SEMICON India 2026 is set to provide a major platform for India’s effort to establish itself as a significant global semiconductor manufacturing and technology hub.

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