Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate SEMICON India 2026 on September 17 at Yashobhoomi, the India International Convention and Expo Centre (IICC) in Dwarka, New Delhi, organisers SEMI and the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) confirmed this week. The fifth edition of the event, themed “Silicon to Systems: Building the Ecosystem,” runs from September 17 to 19 and will bring together more than 500 exhibitors, 243 international companies and 150-plus speakers from over 40 countries.
The exhibition and conference is jointly organised by ISM, under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), and global industry association SEMI, positioning it as India’s flagship platform for the global semiconductor and electronics ecosystem. Ahead of the main event, PM Modi is scheduled to hold a roundtable with global semiconductor CEOs on September 16 at the same venue.
Why Does SEMICON India 2026 Matter for India’s Chip Ambitions?
SEMICON India 2026 arrives as the government pushes to strengthen domestic chip manufacturing and tap into a semiconductor market it projects will reach $200 billion in India in the coming years. The event’s “Silicon to Systems” theme signals a shift in focus from simply attracting fabrication investment toward building a fuller domestic ecosystem spanning design, packaging, testing and systems integration. With 243 international companies confirmed as exhibitors, the event is being positioned by organisers as evidence that global semiconductor players increasingly view India as a serious manufacturing and design destination, not just an assembly hub.
What Will the PM Modi CEO Roundtable Focus On?
The September 16 roundtable between PM Modi and global semiconductor CEOs is expected to serve as a platform for strengthening strategic partnerships and attracting further investment into India’s developing chip ecosystem, according to organisers. Such roundtables have historically preceded announcements of new fabrication or packaging investments in India, making the September 16 session one of the more closely watched components of the three-day event for industry observers and policymakers tracking India’s semiconductor mission progress.
Industry Reaction and Expert Commentary
Organisers SEMI and ISM have framed the event’s scale, more than 500 exhibitors and delegates from 40-plus countries, as validation of India’s growing standing in the global chip ecosystem, following several years of policy incentives under the India Semiconductor Mission. Industry participants preparing for the event have highlighted the exhibitor and speaker lineup as one of the largest assembled for an India-based semiconductor event to date, reflecting sustained global interest even as the broader chip industry navigates cyclical demand swings. Government officials have consistently pointed to events like SEMICON India as key to translating policy incentives into visible, on-the-ground investment commitments from global players.
What Happens Next?
Exhibitor and visitor registration for SEMICON India 2026 remains open ahead of the September 17-19 dates, with organisers continuing to finalise the speaker and session schedule. Industry watchers expect any new investment or partnership announcements tied to the PM’s September 16 CEO roundtable to be disclosed during the main event days at Yashobhoomi.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is SEMICON India 2026 taking place?
SEMICON India 2026 runs from September 17 to 19 at Yashobhoomi (India International Convention and Expo Centre) in Dwarka, New Delhi.
Who is inaugurating SEMICON India 2026?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the event on September 17, having held a roundtable with global semiconductor CEOs the day before, on September 16.
How many exhibitors and countries are participating in SEMICON India 2026?
The event will host more than 500 exhibitors, including 243 international companies, with speakers and delegates from over 40 countries.
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