KIET Organised SEMICONCLAVE 2026 on “Silicon Bharat: India’s Semiconductor Decade” on Oct 27, 2026

The ECE VLSI Design Club (EVDC), under the Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering and the Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering (VLSI Design & Technology), in association with KIET Technology Business Incubator (KIET TBI), organized SEMICONCLAVE 2026 at KIET Deemed to be University, Delhi-NCR, Ghaziabad, under the theme “Silicon Bharat: India’s Semiconductor Decade.” The event brought together eminent industry experts, academic leaders, faculty members, and approximately 500 students to discuss emerging semiconductor technologies, career opportunities, and India's growing semiconductor ecosystem.

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The inaugural session was graced by the presence of Prof. Nagaraj Ramrao, Vice-Chancellor; Dr. Manoj Goel, Pro-Vice-Chancellor; Dr. Adesh Pandey, Director Academics.

Dr. Rajendra Pratap, Vice President, Vervesemi Microelectronics Pvt. Ltd was the chief guest of the event. The event was started by the address session of Prof. Nagaraj Ramrao, Vice Chancellor, KIET. He highlighted the process of extracting silicon from raw materials to developing advanced semiconductor devices and emphasized the growing demand for VLSI and semiconductor technologies in India. Dr. Rajendra Pratap, chief guest, shared perspectives on the semiconductor and VLSI design landscape, emphasizing technological advancement and industry engagement.

SEMICONCLAVE 2026 was organized under the guidance of Dr. Vibhav Kumar Sachan, Dean, ECE and Dean, ECE (VLSI Design & Technology), in association with Mr. Saurav Kumar, General Manager, KIET TBI, whose unwavering support and encouragement played a pivotal role in the successful execution of the event.

The objective of SEMICONCLAVE 2026 was outlined by Dr. Praveen Kumar, Associate Professor, ECE (VLSI Design & Technology). He emphasized the importance of industry–academia collaboration, practical skill development, research, and indigenous innovation in strengthening India’s semiconductor ecosystem.

The event featured representatives and industry experts associated with Synopsys Inc., Cadence Design Systems, STMicroelectronics, NXP Semiconductors, Qualcomm, Vervesemi Microelectronics Pvt. Ltd., AsicGuru Ventures, who contributed to keynote sessions and panel discussions. The event was sponsored by the Brain Domain Pte Ltd.

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The technical programme featured a keynote address on “Changing Semiconductor Landscape in India” by leadership from Synopsys Inc., followed by a panel discussion on “Powering the AI Revolution: The Critical Role of Semiconductors in an Intelligent Future,” with experts from Synopsys, Qualcomm, and AsicGuru Ventures.

The second keynote, “Transforming Custom Design with Agentic AI,” was delivered by Expert from Cadence Design Systems. Another panel discussion, “Beyond the Degree: Redefining the Skills and Expectations of Industry-Ready Freshers,” brought together professionals from STMicroelectronics, Qualcomm, Vervesemi Microelectronics, and NXP Semiconductors to discuss industry expectations, technical competencies, and the practical skills required of engineering graduates.

Following the technical sessions, industry experts interacted with students of EVDC and visited the Centre of Advanced VLSI Design at KIET, providing students with opportunities for professional interaction and technical engagement.

The event was organized by members of ECE VLSI Design Club (EVDC), whose dedication, teamwork, and leadership played a vital role in its successful execution. Their efforts demonstrated how students can take initiative, lead academic activities, and contribute to a vibrant culture of innovation and collaboration.

SEMICONCLAVE 2026 provided a valuable platform for technical knowledge exchange, career awareness, and stronger industry–academia engagement. The event reaffirmed KIET's commitment to nurturing skilled engineers, encouraging innovation, and contributing to India's semiconductor ambitions.

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