SEMICON India 2026 to commence from 17-19 September, focus on trusted semiconductor ecosystems
New Delhi, June 16
SEMICON India 2026 will be held over three days from 17-19 September 2026. The India Semiconductor Mission, Ministry of Electronics & IT, is organizing it with SEMI and industry associations. The event will center on "Building Trusted and Resilient Semiconductor Ecosystems." The goal is to strengthen India's role as a reliable partner in the global chip value chain.
The main conference will run all three days. A comprehensive exhibition will cover around 18,000 sqm of space. A dedicated 360 sqm workforce development area is included. Country pavilions from Japan, Korea, Netherlands, Singapore, Malaysia and Sweden will showcase global tech. Hackathons and other innovation programs are also planned. Participation is expected from over 300 Indian companies and 100+ international companies. Over 9 states will have representation.
The 2026 edition is aimed at building directly on SEMICON India 2025's momentum. The 2025 post-show report showed the event set new benchmarks. It drew 35,000+ registrations and 21,000+ visitors from across the globe. The exhibition hall was fully packed. It featured 1,275+ booths across 27,060 sqm. 350+ exhibitors from 18 countries displayed state-of-the-art technologies and solutions. Strong engagement came from academia, startups and industry. That underscored India's emerging stature as a global hub for semiconductor innovation and talent.
State participation was broad last year. Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Assam, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Haryana and Karnataka took part. That footprint highlighted how the semiconductor push is moving beyond a few metros.
For 2026, the focus will shift from scale to resilience. The "trusted and resilient" theme reflects global supply chain concerns. Workforce development gets dedicated space this year. That signals intent to bridge the talent gap. Country pavilions will bring in partners from Japan, Korea, Netherlands, Singapore, Malaysia and Sweden. These countries are key to equipment, materials and design.
With 3 days, 18,000 sqm exhibition, 6 country pavilions and 400+ companies expected, SEMICON India 2026 is positioned as India's flagship chip event. The 17-19 September dates give the industry a clear calendar marker. The event aims to turn last year's interest into deeper collaboration, capacity building and manufacturing commitments.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Great to see country pavilions from Japan, Korea, and Netherlands – these are semiconductor powerhouses. The 18,000 sqm exhibition space shows ambition. But 360 sqm for workforce development seems small for a country with our talent pool. Should be 10x that!
As someone in global supply chain, this is a smart move. India's engineering talent is world-class. The "trusted ecosystem" messaging resonates with companies looking to diversify beyond Taiwan and China. 35,000+ registrations last year shows serious interest. Looking forward to September 2026!
Right now, India is more about assembly and testing than actual chip fabrication. Events like these are good for networking, but where are the concrete manufacturing commitments? The 2023-2024 budget allocated ₹76,000 crore for semiconductors – let's see results on ground, not just exhibitions.
Impressive that 11 states participated last year, including smaller ones like Assam and Chhattisgarh. The decentralization of semiconductor activity beyond metros is exactly what India needs. Great to see the focus on workforce development – that's been the missing piece in many countries' semiconductor strategies.
Shift from scale to resilience is wise. With geopolitics becoming unpredictable, "trusted" supply chains are the future. But India needs to move fast – other countries like Vietnam and Malaysia are also competing for semiconductor investments. The 2026 event needs to show real progress, not just promises. Hackathons are a nice touch to engage young talent!
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