Washington DC [US], September 1 (ANI): India is outpacing the rest of the world in critical wireless technologies and semiconductor design, driving innovation and new products, Chris Ripley, President and CEO of Sinclair, said ahead of Semicon India 2025, India’s flagship semiconductor-focused event, beginning tomorrow.
Ripley highlighted India’s expertise in semiconductor design, noting significant investments in the country to produce next-generation wireless technologies. “We recognized that the expertise available in India was second to none in the world. We’ve invested heavily in India to produce next-generation wireless technologies like what I have in my hand here. This tablet is powered by a D2M chip, designed in India. It’s a great example of how India is leapfrogging the rest of the world in critical wireless technologies and semiconductor design, and driving innovation and new products in the US and globally,” he said. Sinclair is one of the largest US news media companies.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate Semicon India 2025 on Tuesday at Yashobhoomi in New Delhi and will also participate in a CEOs roundtable. The three-day conference, running from September 2 to 4, will focus on building a robust, resilient, and sustainable semiconductor ecosystem in India. Sessions will cover the progress of the Semicon India Programme, semiconductor fab and advanced packaging projects, infrastructure readiness, smart manufacturing, innovations in R&D and artificial intelligence, investment opportunities, and state-level policy implementation.
The event will showcase initiatives under the Design Linked Incentive (DLI) scheme, the growth of the startup ecosystem, international cooperation, and the future roadmap for India’s semiconductor sector. Over 20,750 attendees are expected, including more than 2,500 delegates from over 48 countries, over 150 speakers—including more than 50 global leaders—and more than 350 exhibitors. The event will also feature six countries roundtable discussions, country pavilions, and dedicated pavilions for workforce development and startups.
Semicon conferences worldwide aim to maximize the outreach of technological advancements in the semiconductor domain and the policies of various countries to strengthen their semiconductor ecosystem. Furthering Prime Minister Modi’s vision to position India as a hub for semiconductor design, manufacturing, and technology development, previous conferences were held in Bengaluru in 2022, Gandhinagar in 2023, and Greater Noida in 2024. (ANI)
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