New Delhi: Electronics Era successfully hosted the Semicon Spark Summit 2026 on February 27, 2026, bringing together policymakers, global semiconductor leaders, sustainability experts, investors, and innovators under the theme: “Powering Tomorrow – Sustainability in the Semiconductor Industry.”
Organized by Electronics Era and powered by TechZone Print Media, the virtual summit explored how India can emerge as a globally competitive semiconductor hub while embedding sustainability at the core of manufacturing, innovation, financing, and policy frameworks.
Over two and a half hours of high-impact discussions, the summit reinforced a powerful message: sustainability is no longer an operational add-on—it is a strategic imperative for long-term semiconductor leadership.
Policy to Production: Strengthening India’s Semiconductor Competitiveness
The summit opened with a keynote by Mr. Abhijeet Sinha, National Program Director – Ease of Doing Business and Principal Advisor – Services Export Promotion Council. He outlined India’s evolving semiconductor roadmap, highlighting policy innovation, ease of doing business reforms, and ecosystem development initiatives positioning India as an attractive global manufacturing destination.
He emphasized that regulatory clarity, infrastructure readiness, and sustainability-driven incentives will be critical in making India one of the most competitive semiconductor destinations globally.
Global Sustainability Leadership: Carbon-Neutral Electronics
The second keynote was delivered by Mr. Edoardo Auteri, Head of Sustainability Programs – Asia Pacific (excluding China), STMicroelectronics. He shared global best practices on decarbonizing semiconductor operations and detailed the company’s commitment to achieving carbon neutrality by 2027.
Mr. Auteri addressed key challenges in reducing Scope 1, Scope 2, and selected Scope 3 emissions within energy-intensive semiconductor operations. He also highlighted how ultra-low power microcontrollers and wide bandgap semiconductor technologies are enabling sustainability across electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, and smart infrastructure.
The session concluded with an engaging live Q&A focused on technical pathways toward greener semiconductor production.
Industrial & Infrastructure Perspective on Net Zero
Mr. Vivek Mahajan, Senior Vice President, Infineon Technologies India, delivered the third keynote, focusing on sustainability across industrial, infrastructure, and computing applications. He emphasized how power electronics innovation, energy-efficient chip design, and sustainable manufacturing practices are accelerating India’s progress toward net-zero carbon emissions.
Panel 1: Sustainable Semiconductor Manufacturing – From Production to Capital
The first panel brought together leaders from across the semiconductor value chain:
- Mr. Vivek Mahajan – Infineon Technologies India
- Mr. Gurusharan Dhillon – India Energy Storage Alliance
- Mr. Varun Bhatia – Electronics Sector Skills Council of India
- Mr. Pankaj Kedia – 2468 Ventures
Moderated by Mr. Vishwas Dass, Account Director at Seraphim Communications, the discussion examined green manufacturing, responsible sourcing, ESG compliance frameworks, sustainable financing mechanisms, and the evolving investor lens toward climate-aligned semiconductor businesses.
Panelists noted that capital markets are increasingly rewarding environmentally responsible semiconductor operations.
Panel 2: Innovation Driving Green Technology
The second panel focused on innovation-led sustainability and featured:
- Mr. George Paul – Sahasra Semiconductors
- Ms. Nandini B – Electronics City Industries Association
- Mr. Sudhir Naik – NcubeSemicon Private Limited
- Ms. Chhavi Jain – LPL Financial
- Dr. Vijay Wagh – Larsen & Toubro
The discussion explored breakthrough semiconductor materials, data centre sustainability, EV ecosystem integration, government-industry collaboration, and financing green semiconductor innovation.
Speakers emphasized that India’s semiconductor ambition must be built on energy efficiency, circular manufacturing principles, and climate-aligned innovation.
A Strategic Inflection Point for India
As the summit concluded, one message stood clear: sustainability is not optional—it is strategic.
From carbon-neutral operations and ESG-linked financing to advanced power electronics and policy reform, India stands at a defining moment in shaping a greener semiconductor future.
Ashok Kumar, Director| CEO | Group Editor, Electronics Era (TechZone Print Media), said:
“India’s semiconductor journey must be both globally competitive and environmentally responsible. Through Semicon Spark Summit 2026, we aimed to initiate a forward-looking dialogue that integrates sustainability with policy, manufacturing, and capital strategy. The future of semiconductors will be defined not only by technological excellence but by climate-conscious innovation.”
Electronics Era extended its gratitude to:
Gold Sponsor: STMicroelectronics
Supporting Partners:
India Energy Storage Alliance
Electronics City Industries Association
Global Electronics Association
National Highways for Electric Vehicles
And all our speakers, partners, and attendees—thank you for making this summit truly insightful and impactful.
