SEMICON India 2026: Official Event Overview
The official SEMICON India overview describes the 2026 edition as a major expansion of India’s flagship semiconductor platform. The event is jointly organised by the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) and SEMI and is designed to connect industry, government, academia and startups with the global semiconductor value chain.
The organiser says the 2026 edition will feature 500+ exhibiting companies from more than 20 countries, showcasing technologies and solutions across the microelectronics ecosystem. The programme is intended to accelerate investment, strengthen global partnerships, enable innovation and knowledge exchange, and reinforce India’s position as a key semiconductor hub.
The central 2026 theme — “Transform Tomorrow: Silicon to Systems: Building the Ecosystem” — reflects a shift from individual projects toward a connected full-value-chain strategy spanning semiconductor manufacturing, design, packaging, equipment, materials, electronics products, supply chains, talent and policy.
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SEMICON India 2026 at a Glance
- Event: SEMICON India 2026
- Dates: Thursday, 17 September to Saturday, 19 September 2026
- Venue: Yashobhoomi (India International Convention & Expo Centre), Dwarka, New Delhi
- Exhibition halls: Hall 1 and Hall 2, according to the official 2026 exhibitor page
- Theme: Transform Tomorrow: Silicon to Systems: Building the Ecosystem
- Organisers: India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) and SEMI
- Scale: 500+ exhibiting companies from 20+ countries
- Focus: manufacturing, fabs, OSAT/ATMP, packaging, equipment, materials, AI, supply chains, design, fabless, electronics, sustainability, startups and workforce development
Why SEMICON India 2026 Matters
SEMICON India 2026 is positioned around a defining phase in India’s semiconductor strategy: moving from policy ambition and individual investments toward execution across a connected value chain. The official overview highlights the convergence of policy momentum, industry execution and global demand for trusted, resilient semiconductor supply chains.
For businesses, this makes the event relevant well beyond wafer fabrication. The programme spans materials, equipment, cleanroom technologies, packaging, chip design, testing, electronics-product development, logistics, sustainability, workforce, state incentives and global partnerships.
The 2026 theme also emphasises technology sovereignty, IP and product creation, global competitiveness and ecosystem integration — making the event useful for manufacturers, design companies, suppliers, investors, policymakers and talent-development organisations.
Semiconductor Fabs, Manufacturing & OSAT/ATMP
The draft programme places India’s fab and manufacturing base at the centre of Day 1, including semiconductor fabs and OSAT/ATMP. This is the part of the ecosystem that turns policy and investment into operating manufacturing capacity.
- Semiconductor fabs and wafer manufacturing
- OSAT and ATMP operations
- Manufacturing equipment and tooling
- Cleanroom technologies and contamination control
- Process automation, metrology and inspection
- Factory infrastructure and utilities
- Yield, quality and production optimisation
Advanced Materials & Packaging
The official Day 1 draft agenda includes Advanced Materials & Packaging Frontier, covering compound semiconductors, cleanroom technologies and advanced packaging. These areas are increasingly important as performance gains come from both device innovation and more sophisticated integration.
- Advanced and specialty semiconductor materials
- Compound semiconductor technologies
- Advanced packaging and heterogeneous integration
- Assembly, test and packaging equipment
- Cleanroom and controlled-environment solutions
- Chemicals, gases and critical process inputs
- Reliability, inspection and quality systems
AI as the Next Industrial Catalyst
AI is a dedicated 2026 theme. The draft agenda links it directly to the semiconductor and electronics ecosystem through AI for electronics manufacturing, semiconductor design and AI-enabled supply chains.
- AI impact on the future of semiconductor and electronics industries
- AI for electronics manufacturing
- AI in semiconductor and chip design
- AI-enabled supply-chain planning
- Automation, data analytics and manufacturing intelligence
- Hardware innovation supporting AI workloads
Semiconductor Supply Chain, Equipment, Materials & Localization
Day 2 focuses strongly on Supply Chain 360 and equipment, logistics and localization. The programme specifically names chemicals, industrial gases, materials, critical minerals, equipment and tooling, logistics, warehousing and localization of the supply chain.
- Semiconductor equipment and tooling
- Chemicals, industrial gases and process materials
- Critical minerals and specialty materials
- Logistics and warehousing
- Localization and domestic supplier development
- Policy convergence and ecosystem coordination
- Resilience, continuity and trusted supply chains
Chip Design, Fabless Innovation & Design-to-Product
The Day 2 draft agenda includes “From Concept to Chip: The Innovation Pipeline”, bringing design and product development into the same ecosystem discussion as manufacturing.
- EDA and semiconductor design tools
- Chip and product design
- Fabless semiconductor companies
- Design enablement and testing infrastructure
- Hardware innovation and electronics product development
- Prototype-to-production pathways
- R&D, IP creation and commercialization
Sustainability, Water, Waste & Green Manufacturing
The official draft agenda includes a dedicated Sustainability & ESG programme addressing the environmental footprint of semiconductor and electronics manufacturing.
- Water-resource management
- Waste treatment and recycling
- Circular-economy approaches
- Green manufacturing
- Responsible ecosystem development
- ESG priorities across the semiconductor value chain
SEMICON India 2026 Draft Agenda: Day-by-Day Themes
The organiser labels the current agenda as a draft, so session names, timings and halls can still change. At present, the programme is structured around the following major themes:
Special Features: Pavilions, Startups, Workforce & DeepTech
The 2026 edition is not limited to exhibition booths and conference sessions. The official overview and special-features page highlight a broader ecosystem format:
Startup Pavilion
The official overview says a dedicated pavilion will showcase 40 startups, alongside startup pitching and DeepTech programming.
Workforce Development
A 3,000 sq ft Workforce Development Pavilion is planned, supported by programming on semiconductor skills, talent pipelines and industry-academia collaboration.
7 Country Pavilions
Country participation is being organised through dedicated pavilions and country roundtables to support international collaboration.
10 State Pavilions
State pavilions and State Spotlight Sessions will allow Indian states to present policy, infrastructure, investment and ecosystem opportunities.
DeepTech Hackathon
The official special-features page lists a DeepTech Hackathon, with results highlighted in the closing programme.
Specialised Tracks
Parallel tracks include ELCINA/SEMI components and materials, SID/SEMI display programming, women empowerment, startup pitching and SEMI U training.
Industry Leaders on the Current Speaker List
The official speaker page currently lists senior leaders from global semiconductor companies, technology firms, government and academia. Representative names include:
- Ajit Manocha — President & CEO, SEMI
- Christophe Fouquet — President & CEO, ASML
- Tim Archer — CEO, Lam Research
- Dr Prabu Raja — President, Semiconductor Products Group, Applied Materials
- Gursharan Singh — SVP, Micron
- S Krishnan — Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
- Sanjay Churiwala — Corporate Vice President, AMD
- Dr Mukesh V. Khare — General Manager & Vice President, IBM Semiconductors
Speaker list checked on 24 August 2026. Speaker participation and titles may change. Use the official speaker page for the latest information before planning a meeting or session around a specific person.
Who Should Visit SEMICON India 2026?
Because the event is designed around the full microelectronics ecosystem, it can be relevant to a broad business and technical audience:
- Semiconductor fab and manufacturing executives
- OSAT/ATMP and packaging companies
- Equipment, tooling, metrology and process-control suppliers
- Chemicals, gases, materials and critical-mineral suppliers
- Chip designers, fabless companies and EDA providers
- Electronics manufacturers and product-development teams
- AI, data, automation and industrial-technology companies
- Supply-chain, logistics and localization teams
- Government agencies, policymakers and state investment bodies
- Investors, venture funds and corporate strategy teams
- Startups, incubators and DeepTech founders
- Researchers, academics, students and workforce-development organisations
Why Exhibit or Participate?
Meet the Full Value Chain
Connect manufacturing, equipment, materials, design, packaging, electronics, government, states, academia and startups in one event.
Showcase Technology
Present semiconductor, electronics and microelectronics solutions to a focused national and international audience.
Build Partnerships
Use pavilions, roundtables, conference sessions and the exhibition floor to develop cross-border and domestic partnerships.
Understand Policy & Investment
Follow national policy, state opportunities, localization priorities, workforce requirements and emerging investment themes.
Visitor Hours for SEMICON India 2026
The official exhibitor guide currently publishes the following tentative visitor hours:
| Date | Visitor Hours |
|---|---|
| Thursday, 17 September 2026 | 14:00 – 18:00* |
| Friday, 18 September 2026 | 10:00 – 18:00* |
| Saturday, 19 September 2026 | 10:00 – 17:00 |
*Tentative: the official exhibitor guide says timings may be updated closer to the event. Check your registration confirmation and the official SEMICON India site before travelling.
Venue: Yashobhoomi (IICC), Dwarka, New Delhi
Yashobhoomi — India International Convention & Expo Centre (IICC) is located in Sector 25, Dwarka, New Delhi. The official SEMICON India travel page highlights its proximity to Delhi Airport and direct connection to the Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector 25 Metro Station on the Airport Express Line.
The official 2026 exhibitor page states that the SEMICON India exhibition is located in Hall 1 and Hall 2. Conference sessions in the draft agenda also use named convention-centre halls such as Bramhakamal and Amaltas, so attendees should follow their registration details and agenda for the exact hall or meeting room.
SEMICON India’s travel page describes Yashobhoomi as approximately 10 km from Delhi Airport Terminal 3 and Aerocity. This makes airport-side accommodation practical for international visitors, exhibitors with equipment teams and delegates arriving on late or early flights.
Visitor Registration
The official SEMICON India portal is currently accepting registrations. New users can create an account and select Visitor when registering. Exhibitor personnel should follow their company’s exhibitor-pass process instead of creating a booth application simply to obtain a pass.
Practical Visitor Checklist
The checklist below is editorial planning guidance, not an official organiser rule list.
- Complete visitor registration in advance and save your acknowledgement or QR/pass details.
- Check the final visitor opening hours shortly before the event because the current timings are marked tentative.
- Review the latest floor plan and exhibitor list once the organiser publishes or updates them.
- Shortlist suppliers by value-chain need: fab equipment, materials, packaging, EDA, design, test, electronics, logistics or workforce.
- Check the draft agenda before scheduling meetings so you do not miss priority keynotes or policy sessions.
- For international visitors, allow sufficient time for visa, travel and badge requirements.
- Carry a digital business card or QR contact card for fast B2B networking.
- If attending as a buyer, prepare a one-page summary of your technical, sourcing or investment requirements.
- Use the Airport Express Metro or planned road transport to avoid last-minute travel delays.
- If staying near Delhi Airport or Aerocity, plan your morning departure based on event-day traffic and security arrangements.
Frequently Asked Questions — SEMICON India 2026
When is SEMICON India 2026?
SEMICON India 2026 is scheduled from Thursday, 17 September to Saturday, 19 September 2026 at Yashobhoomi (IICC), New Delhi.
Where is SEMICON India 2026 being held?
The event is at Yashobhoomi, the India International Convention & Expo Centre in Sector 25, Dwarka, New Delhi. The official exhibitor page states that the exhibition is located in Hall 1 and Hall 2.
How many exhibitors are expected?
The official 2026 overview states that SEMICON India is expected to feature more than 500 exhibiting companies from over 20 countries.
What is the theme of SEMICON India 2026?
The 2026 theme is “Transform Tomorrow: Silicon to Systems: Building the Ecosystem.”
Who organises SEMICON India 2026?
The event is jointly organised by the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) and SEMI.
What sectors and technologies will be covered?
The current programme covers fabs and manufacturing, OSAT/ATMP, advanced materials and packaging, AI, semiconductor supply chains, equipment and tooling, logistics, chip design, fabless innovation, electronics products, policy, sustainability, startups and workforce development.
What special features are planned?
The official site lists country pavilions, a workforce development pavilion, startup pavilion, state pavilions and spotlight sessions, a DeepTech Hackathon, country roundtables, ELCINA and SID tracks, women empowerment programming, startup pitching and SEMI U training.
What are the visitor hours?
The exhibitor guide currently lists tentative visitor hours of 14:00–18:00 on 17 September, 10:00–18:00 on 18 September and 10:00–17:00 on 19 September. Check the official site for final timings.
How can I register?
Use the official SEMICON India registration portal to create an account and register as a visitor.
Which hotel is convenient for SEMICON India visitors?
Hotel Aerocity Purple Orchid is a budget-friendly hotel near Delhi Airport with practical road access to Yashobhoomi, Aerocity and Dwarka for exhibitors, delegates and trade visitors.
Official Information Sources
This guide was checked against the current SEMICON India 2026 homepage, official overview, draft agenda, speaker list, special-features page, exhibitor guide, exhibit-now page, travel-and-hotels page and registration portal. Programme, speakers, exhibitor listings, floor plans and visitor timings can still change, so the organiser’s latest instructions should be treated as the final authority.
Official Event Enquiry
- SEMICON India general event contact: semiconindia@semi.org
- Visitor portal technical support: support@semiconindia.org
Use the official website or exhibitor guide for the latest contacts relating to booths, operations, services and event logistics.
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