February 2, 2015: India Electronics and Semiconductor Association (IESA), the premier body for the ESDM industry in the country, will focus on “Make in India: Vision to Reality” in IESA Vision Summit 2015, the 10th edition of its annual flagship event, starting today.
In the backdrop of India’s invitation to the world to “Make in India”, thought leaders across verticals and geographies will come together on this platform to discuss how India can dominate in the semiconductors and electronics space, in the coming decade. The two day event features a powerful line-up of industry experts, government officials, strategists, policy makers and business leaders, offering their views and visions.
Dr K Radhakrishnan, former chairman, ISRO, who also made India proud with the successful launch of Mangalyaan, said, “I heartily appreciate the IESA team in organising Vision Summit which has emerged as a torch bearer for India’s ESDM sector. Their concerted efforts in bringing all the stake holders across industry, government or academia under one roof has been remarkable over the years. The year 2014 unwrapped enormous opportunities for the ESDM sector with ‘Make in India’ creating investment waves from around the world. I wish them continued success and know that this year’s platform will bring phenomenal opportunities, policy changes and direction to the country’s ESDM sector in 2015.”
Commenting on the IESA’s Make in India vision, Dr Omkar Rai, director general, Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) said, “We commend IESA’s continuous effort in building India as the destination for design-led manufacturing in the ESDM space. We are equally committed to create an ecosystem and ensure a bright future for India’s manufacturing in ESDM space. We, at STPI, believe in encouraging and promoting the technology creation in the country and take it to the world and we are glad partner IESA in this journey”
On occasion of 10th anniversary of Vision Summit, M N Vidyashankar, president, IESA said, “It is really commendable the way Union Government and Honorable Prime Minister have strengthened the momentum to build India as a manufacturing nation, having taken several decisions towards “Make in India” program and now it is for the industry to rise to the occasion. We are glad to transform Vision Summit 2015 into a platform to create a stronger voice for ESDM manufacturing in India through proactive involvement of international corporations, government, VCs and start-ups.”
A very high level participation is expected from the Govt. of India and various State Governments. R S Sharma, IAS, secretary, Dept. Of Electronics and Information Technology (DeitY), Siddaramaiah, Chief Minister of Karnataka, and N Chandrababu Naidu, Chief Minister, Andhra Pradesh will grace the occasion with their presence. There will be a big delegation from Andhra Pradesh including J Satyanarayana, advisor, GoAP & former secretary DeitY and Dr P R Reddy, Minister IT, Andhra Pradesh. Other prominent leaders from the government will include principal secretaries from state governments like Madhya Pradesh, Chattisgarh, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Odisha etc, as well as senior officials responsible for formulation and implementation of ESDM policies.
Salient features of IESA Vision Summit 2015
· Two days, over 40 speakers, over 650 industry and government leaders, international business delegations, academia, etc.
· Country delegations – UK , Singapore & Taiwan
· Speed dating between VCs, PEs and start-ups
· Platform for identified state governments to interact with industry leaders
· Special pavilion for STPI & MSME units
· Dedicated investment promotion zone
· Focused sessions on sector opportunities, market trends, policy directives
· Exclusive sessions with innovators and entrepreneurs
· Business networking opportunities – one on one meetings
· Technovation awards function and interaction with the Technovation Awards 2014 winners
