The first day of the Madhya Pradesh Semiconductor Summit-2026 in Indore featured three roundtable discussions on AI infrastructure, academia-industry collaboration, and the growth of fabless, product and IP companies. Industry experts, technology leaders and academic representatives discussed investment opportunities, skill development and innovation to strengthen the state’s semiconductor ecosystem.
First Roundtable: Focus on AI Infrastructure Development
The first roundtable deliberated on the development of artificial intelligence infrastructure, technological facilities and the use of AI in industry. The objective was to promote dialogue among companies and technology experts working in AI and semiconductors and explore opportunities for developing these technologies in Madhya Pradesh.
Shri Ashok Chandak, President of the Joint Role of IESA and SEMI India, and Shri Madhavendra Shan Bhatnagar, Senior Director at Synopsys, along with other participants, shared their views and suggestions on AI applications, networks, research, innovation and the development of a skilled workforce.
Second Roundtable: Strengthening Academia-Industry Collaboration in Semiconductors
The second roundtable focused on developing a skilled workforce aligned with the needs of the semiconductor industry and strengthening collaboration between academic institutions and industry. Emphasis was placed on industry-oriented student training, specialized courses and enhancing technical expertise in areas such as chip design and design verification.
Participants also explored the possibility of establishing a state-level Semiconductor Academic Consortium by bringing together universities, technical institutions, industries and relevant government departments in Madhya Pradesh. Discussions also covered startup promotion, modern training facilities, research and innovation.
Shri Rajiv Dixit, Vice-Chairman of the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Good Governance and Policy Analysis, described the Madhya Pradesh government's initiative to develop a semiconductor ecosystem as an important step towards achieving the vision of a developed India. He briefed participants on the provisions of the Madhya Pradesh Semiconductor Policy-2025.
Shri Rakesh Singhal, Vice-Chancellor of Devi Ahilya University, Indore, emphasised developing an academic consortium through collaboration between local educational institutions and industry. Professor Shri Vaibhav Neema and other representatives from educational institutions and industry also shared their suggestions.
Third Roundtable: Promoting Fabless, Product and IP Companies
The third roundtable focused on issues related to fabless semiconductor, product and IP companies. Discussions covered the requirements of semiconductor companies, investment incentives, technological infrastructure, skill development and policy support.
Participants were briefed on the Madhya Pradesh Semiconductor Policy through a presentation. They shared suggestions on developing the necessary facilities and creating a conducive industrial environment to support the growth of the semiconductor sector in the state.
Shri Krishna Thakur, associated with ST, NXP and L&T Semiconductor, and Ms. Pratibha Verma, Assistant Professor at IIT Indore, along with other participants, took part in the discussion.
