Gandhinagar: The Government of Gujarat is set to host the third edition of the Gujarat Semiconnect Conference 2026 on March 1, 2026, at Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar. Convened by the Department of Science & Technology and the Gujarat State Electronics Mission (GSEM), this global conference will be inaugurated by Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendrabhai Patel, alongside Union Minister for Electronics & IT, Railways, and Information & Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister of State for Home Harsh Sanghavi, and Minister for Science & Technology Arjun Modhwadia.

The conference theme, “Gujarat: India’s Gateway to Silicon,” reflects the state’s ambition to position itself as the anchor of India’s semiconductor ecosystem. With robust infrastructure, industrial corridors, and investor-friendly policies, Gujarat is poised to play a pivotal role in advancing India’s semiconductor manufacturing and research capabilities. The event will bring together global semiconductor CEOs, policymakers, and industry leaders to deliberate on strategies to strengthen India’s position in the global value chain.

Over two days, the conference will feature keynote addresses, thematic panels, and international roundtables. Day one will open with sessions on next-generation semiconductor research and manufacturing; logistics and export readiness for hubs like Dholera and Sanand; financing through GIFT International Financial Services Centre; and workforce development for future-ready skills. Discussions will also focus on strengthening India’s electronics foundation, from printed circuit boards to resilient component ecosystems.

Parallel sessions will include a Micron Suppliers’ Roundtable, country-specific roundtables with Japan and Taiwan, and a seminar on education and outreach titled “From Silicon to Students: Building India’s Semiconductor Future.”

Day two will feature a guided tour of the Dholera Special Investment Region (SIR), facilitated by GSEM, DICDL, and Tata Electronics, offering delegates an opportunity to witness Gujarat’s ambitious infrastructure projects firsthand.

The conference will host an impressive lineup of keynote speakers, including Dr. Randhir Thakur, CEO & MD of TEPL; Mr. Sanjay Mehrotra, CEO of Micron Technology; Mr. G. C. Chaturvedi, Chairman of CG Semi; Mr. Ramesh Kunhikannan, Executive Vice Chairman of Kaynes Technology; Mr. Ajit Manocha, CEO of SEMI; and Dr. Rao Tummala, Emeritus Professor at Georgia Tech. Their participation underscores global confidence in Gujarat’s semiconductor vision and the Prime Minister’s call for India to emerge as a leader in advanced technologies.

Anchor semiconductor project proponents such as Micron, Tata Electronics, and Kaynes Semicon, along with knowledge partners including JETRO (Japan), KOTRA (Korea), Invest India, India Semiconductor Mission, SEMI, IESA, ELCINA, ICEA, and MEDEPC, have extended their support to this initiative.

The Gujarat Semiconnect Conference 2026 is expected to be a key event, setting the stage for India’s semiconductor growth. As the theme suggests, Gujarat welcomes global chipmakers, domestic industries, entrepreneurs, and students to contribute to this transformative journey. DeshGujarat