India has firmly positioned itself as a global hub for semiconductor design talent, currently holding 20% of the global market share. With the demand for skilled semiconductor engineers on the rise, the country is set to expand its talent pool to million+ by 2030 driven by manufacturing sector ramp up.
As part of its mission to support India’s ambition of becoming a “Semiconductor Talent Nation,” the 19th IESA Vision Summit, co-organized by SEMI, GSEM and ISPEC, hosted an exclusive session for 1,000+ engineering students from across Gujarat and all India faculty + Research students’ collaborations. The initiative aimed to inspire, educate, and prepare the next generation of engineers for promising careers in the semiconductor and electronics industry, fuelling India’s growth in this critical sector.
Key Highlights:
- 1,000+ students from Gujarat participated in an exclusive coaching session.
- 50+ faculty members from India’s top institutes attended, with 12 faculty members presenting updates on the Strategic Research Areas program at ISPEC.
80+ students across India showcased their innovations in the special Poster Session contest, with 20 winners awarded.
75+ engineers, Ph.D., and M.Tech students attended a one-day professional development program IIT Gandhinagar.
Bridging Academia and Industry for a Stronger Semiconductor EcosystemSpeaking at the event, Mr. Ashok Chandak, President of IESA, highlighted the urgency of addressing and capitalising worldwide semiconductor talent gap. These sessions were a collaborative effort between industry, academia, SEMI, GSEM, ISPEC, aimed at inspiring and nurturing a talent pipeline essential for India’s semiconductor and electronics sector. Curated sessions featured industry experts and academic leaders, providing students with insights into industry trends, challenges, and career opportunities.
Through interactive discussions and the “Sand to Silicon to Systems” exhibition, students gained practical exposure to cutting-edge semiconductor technologies and solutions. The 100+ exhibition booths of TATA, Infineon, Micron, GSEM, Kaynes, Tessolve, SIEMENS, Suchi Semicon, RRP Electronics, Electrofuel, NI, JETRO and other semiconductor materials, equipments, start up companies drew great interest among the student community.
Industry Leaders Highlight the Need and Pathway for a Skilled Workforce
Prominent industry leaders took the stage at special session to stress the critical role of a skilled workforce in driving India’s semiconductor and electronics growth. Speakers included Sanjeev Keskar, IESA EC and CEO of Arvind Consultancy; Ved Mall, Director at IESA; Sundeep Gupta of Alphawave Semiconductors; Nitin Kishor of Truesilicon; Venkata Sunkara of Chipedge; Hemachandra Bhatt, CTO of Maven Silicon; and K. Krishna Moorthy, Past Chairperson of IESA.
Highlighting the Opportunities for Students: Internships, Certifications & Higher Education-
The session also spotlighted various opportunities for students to kickstart their careers in the semiconductor industry, including internships, specialized certification programs, and higher education partnerships. IESA member companies also showcased their flagship programs, including Master’s degrees in collaboration with leading universities and specialized certification programs, further equipping students with the skills needed to thrive in the industry.
With this initiative, IESA along with SEMI continues to strengthen India’s semiconductor talent ecosystem, ensuring that the nation is ready to lead the next wave of innovation in global electronics and semiconductor manufacturing.
