Dr Priti Adani, President of Adani University, has called for closer collaboration between industry and academia to develop the skilled talent India needs to strengthen its semiconductor ecosystem.
The conclave featured keynote addresses by experts from Qualcomm, NXP Semiconductors, Micron Technology, Synopsys, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas and Infineon Technologies, representing fields spanning wireless technology, semiconductor design, memory and storage, power systems and legal services. Three panel discussions examined key industry priorities. India’s semiconductor ambitions extend beyond fabrication to expertise in chip design, manufacturing and packaging. The rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) is also increasing demand for the infrastructure that supports it, including advanced chips, data centres and reliable power supply. Adani University, which focuses on industry-aligned education and research, plans to develop expertise in semiconductor design, manufacturing and packaging at its upcoming multidisciplinary global campus in Ahmedabad.
Speaking at the ‘Conclave on Hardware, Innovation, Processing & Semiconductor Technologies (CHIPS) 2026’, hosted by Adani University, she said that building a strong semiconductor industry requires not only advanced manufacturing facilities but also people equipped to design, develop and improve complex technologies.
“The Future of Semiconductor Design in India” explored ways to strengthen domestic design capabilities.
