The Semicon Setu - 2026 (19 September 2026)

The Semicon Setu
2026

Name: The Semicon Setu - 2026: A Lifelong Partnership Between India and Japan
Start: 2026-09-19T10:00:00+05:30
End: 2026-09-19T14:00:00+05:30
Location: Moulshree & Suryamuki, 4th Floor Conference Area, Yashobhoomi (India International Convention and Expo Centre)

— A Lifelong Partnership Between India & Japan

A Closed-Door Business Seminar at SEMICON INDIA 2026 | 8 Industry Voices. 1 Room. A World of Possibilities.

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Saturday, September 19, 2026In-Person / Closed-Door Seminar (Limited Seating · Invitation Only)

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Time

10:00 AM - 02:00 PM

Reception & Networking: 01:40 PM - 02:00 PM

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Venue

Moulshree & Suryamuki, 4th Floor Conference Area, Yashobhoomi, Dwarka, New Delhi

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Admission

Invitation Only (Limited Seating)

4 Japanese Delegation

Industry Expertise • Technology • Collaboration

4 Indian Delegation

Investment • State Growth • Opportunities

WHAT'S ON THE TABLE

8 Industry Voices. 1 Room. A World of Possibilities.

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Semiconductor Investment

Capital investments, fab ecosystems, and central/state subsidy structures.

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Japan-India Collaboration

Bilateral technology transfers, cleanrooms, and cross-border joint ventures.

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Emerging Opportunities

High-growth sectors across automotive, consumer electronics, and ESDM.

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India's Semiconductor Ecosystem

Strategic roadmaps from India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) & State Missions.

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JYOTI × HIKARI — India–Japan Setu Lighting Ceremony

A ceremonial exchange symbolising India–Japan friendship, mutual respect, and a lifelong commitment to partnership. The Indian delegation lights the Japanese Akari / Andon lantern, and the Japanese delegation lights the Indian brass Diya / Deepam.

Event Overview

India is rapidly building the foundation of a robust semiconductor industry. Japan, with its advanced technologies, mature supply chains, and strong R&D ecosystem, has emerged as a key partner in this journey. The Semicon Setu - 2026 brings together Indian state investment promotion agencies, Japanese semiconductor companies and industry bodies, government officials from both countries, and Indian and Japanese firms looking to enter or expand in the semiconductor sector. The event will showcase policy frameworks, incentives, and infrastructure offered by Indian states to Japanese companies, share insights from Japanese experts on semiconductor technologies, industry trends, and collaboration models, and strengthen the India–Japan semiconductor partnership through dialogue, networking, and concrete next steps for joint projects and investments.

Who Should Attend

check_circleSemiconductor manufacturers
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check_circlePolicymakers & Government Agencies
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Program Schedule

Saturday, September 19, 2026

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10:00 - 10:05 AM

Opening & JIBB Introduction + JYOTI × HIKARI Lighting Ceremony

Nobuchika Akiya Sama & Shri Vardaan Chaudhary

Ceremonial Highlights:

Welcome to The Semicon Setu 2026 and introduction to JIBB’s role in strengthening Japan–India business partnerships.
Opening remarks by Nobuchika Akiya Sama (Subject Matter Expert, Semiconductors, JIBB) and Shri Vardaan Chaudhary (Co-Founder, JIBB).
JYOTI × HIKARI — India–Japan Setu Lighting Ceremony: Indian delegation lights the Japanese Akari/Andon-inspired lantern; Japanese delegation lights the traditional Indian brass Diya/Deepam, symbolising friendship, mutual respect and shared partnership.

JIBB

10:05 - 10:10 AM

Delegation Introduction & Welcome

Delegation Leaders

Session Focus:

Formal introduction of participating Japanese and Indian delegations, followed by welcome remarks.

Bilateral

10:10 - 10:20 AM

Memento & Gift Exchange Ceremony

Indian & Japanese Delegates

Ceremonial Significance:

Ceremonial exchange of gifts between Japanese and Indian delegations, symbolising friendship, mutual respect and lifelong partnership.

Ceremony

10:20 - 10:25 AM

Special Address by the Guest of Honour - 1

Guest of Honour (Invited)

Session Focus:

Sharing key insights on India’s semiconductor vision, industry opportunities and the way forward.
Invited Guest of Honour: Shri DS Yadav, Director – India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MEITY), Government of India.

Govt of India / ISM

10:25 - 10:30 AM

Special Address by the Guest of Honour - 2

Guest of Honour (Invited)

Session Focus:

Perspectives on semiconductor growth, innovation, investment and industry development in India.
Invited Guests of Honour: Hidemori Kobayashi Sama (President, Rokko Denshi Co., Ltd.) / Shigemaro Yasui Sama (Founder, Japan India Business Bureau).

Industry Leadership

10:30 - 10:40 AM

Semiconductor opportunity & JIBB context

JIBB Leadership

Session Focus:

Setting the context: India’s semiconductor opportunity, Japan–India collaboration and JIBB’s role in connecting businesses, technology and academia.

JIBB

10:40 AM - 12:00 PM

SESSION I – Japanese Delegation Presentations

Japanese Delegation Speakers

Four Japanese Delegation Presentations:

10:40 AM - 11:00 AM | Hideto Miyake Sama (Professor, Mie University) — Collaboration between Mie University and IIT Hyderabad in semiconductor-related research and education.
11:00 AM - 11:20 AM | Yasuhiko Takeno Sama (President, Global Net Corporation) — Knowledge sharing, semiconductor literature, and the Research and Innovation Hub vision for long-term partnership.
11:20 AM - 11:40 AM | Takuya Nishimura Sama (General Manager, Toho Koki & Japan India Semiconductor Committee) — Japan’s role in the global semiconductor ecosystem and opportunities for India–Japan collaboration.
11:40 AM - 12:00 PM | Masaaki Morishita Sama (Director, International Affairs Division, Chubu Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Government of Japan) — Strengthening India’s Semiconductor Ecosystem through Japanese Investment, Technology Partnerships & Government Support Mechanisms.

Japan Delegation

12:00 - 01:20 PM

SESSION II – India’s Semiconductor Ecosystem

Indian State Leadership & Dignitaries

Four Indian Ecosystem & State Investment Presentations:

12:00 PM - 12:20 PM | Shri Alok Kumar, IAS (Principal Secretary, IT & Electronics Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh) — Focus on industrial development, supply-chain infrastructure and opportunities for domestic and international investors in the state of Uttar Pradesh.
12:20 PM - 12:40 PM | Shri Vishal Kumar Dev, IAS (Additional Chief Secretary, Electronics & IT Department, Government of Odisha) — Focus on attracting Japanese companies, developing manufacturing capabilities and creating a future-ready electronics and semiconductor hub in Odisha.
12:40 PM - 01:00 PM | Shrimati Neha Kumari, IAS (Director, Gujarat State Electronics Mission, Government of Gujarat) — Focus on attracting Japanese companies, strengthening the electronics value chain and enabling industry growth in the state of Gujarat.
01:00 PM - 01:20 PM | Sri Anudeep Durishetty, IAS (Joint Secretary, ITE&C Department, Government of Telangana) / Shri N. Sridhar, IAS (Principal Secretary, ITE&C, Government of Telangana) — Focus on attracting Japanese companies, fostering innovation and building a strong electronics and semiconductor value chain in the state of Telangana.

Indian Delegation

01:20 - 01:40 PM

SESSION III – JIBB Japan – India Semiconductor Business Dialogue

Japanese Reps, Indian Stakeholders & JIBB

Bilateral Discussion:

JIBB-led moderated discussion between Japanese representatives, Indian stakeholders and JIBB leadership.

Moderated Panel

01:40 - 01:45 PM

SESSION IV – JIBB: The Road Ahead

JIBB Leadership

Future Initiatives:

JIBB leadership outlines future Japan–India engagement, delegation exchanges, business matchmaking and partnership opportunities.

JIBB

01:45 - 01:50 PM

Closing Remarks & Vote of Thanks

Nobuchika Akiya Sama & Shri Vardaan Chaudhary

Closing:

Key takeaways, acknowledgement of delegations and reaffirmation of JIBB’s commitment to future collaboration.

JIBB

01:50 - 02:00 PM

Networking & Bilateral Engagement

All Attendees

Networking

contacts

Event Coordinators

Organised by: NPO Japan India Business Bureau (JIBB)

India Coordinator

Gurpreet Singh

phone+91 79761 01642

mailgurpreet@npo-jibb.org

Japan Coordinator

Mai Hashikura

phone+81 80-6516-4331

mailyasui@npo-jibb.org

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Moulshree & Suryamuki, 4th Floor Conference Area, Yashobhoomi, Dwarka, New Delhi

4th Floor Conference Area, Yashobhoomi (India International Convention and Expo Centre), Sector 25, Dwarka, New Delhi, Delhi 110077, India

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Access

Directly connected via Airport Express Metro Line (Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector 25 Station)

~15 minutes from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)

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From Airport

~15 min via Airport Express Metro from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)

Convention Center Guide

Moulshree & Suryamuki, 4th Floor Conference Area, Yashobhoomi, Dwarka, New Delhi

Yashobhoomi India International Convention and Expo Centre

Yashobhoomi Convention Centre

Moulshree & Suryamuki · 4th Floor Conference Area

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