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January 27, 2026 | Global Electronics AssociationEstimated reading time: 2 minutes
India continues its acceleration as a global electronics manufacturing hub. At the heart of this momentum is Integrated Electronics Manufacturing & Interconnections (IEMI) 2026, the flagship industry platform of the Global Electronics Association. IEMI 2026 will convene the electronics manufacturing ecosystem for two days of high-impact dialogue, collaboration, and business engagement.
With 1,500+ business delegates registered from India and 100+ international delegates expected from Southeast Asia, Japan, the Middle East & Africa, Europe, the UK, and the USA, IEMI 2026 is emerging as one of South Asia’s most consequential platforms for strengthening manufacturing partnerships, advancing supply-chain resilience, and driving quality-led growth.
A Platform Designed for Manufacturing Outcomes
IEMI 2026 brings together OEMs, EMS companies, PCB manufacturers, cable & wire harness specialists, semiconductor companies, and electronics equipment suppliers, enabling structured engagement across consumer electronics, electric vehicles, defence and aerospace, and high-reliability manufacturing.
The program is built around sector-driven discussions supported by leading industry and government bodies, addressing priority areas across the electronics value chain, including:
- Defence & Aerospace Forum, supported by the Directorate General of Quality Assurance (DGQA), Ministry of Defence, Government of India
- Consumer & Mobile Electronics Forum, supported by the India Cellular & Electronics Association
- India–ASEAN EV Meet, supported by the ASEAN EV Federation
- Defence Supply Chain Resilience Forum, supported by leading defence OEMs
- Business Engagement at the Core
IEMI is an action-oriented industry platform, featuring:
- Customized B2B matchmaking connecting Indian manufacturers with international delegations
- A focused exhibition showcasing Indian and global solution providers
- Electronics Supplier’s Meet and Member Awards
- Curated networking luncheon and dinner enabling meaningful business conversations
The two-day agenda includes:
- Keynote addresses by Indian and international industry leaders
- Technical presentations on Advanced Electronic Packaging
- A focused session on the IPC/WHMA-A-620 Addendum for Space & Military applications
- Panel discussions on emerging manufacturing and supply-chain priorities
- The Global Wire Harness Competition, highlighting skill excellence and workforce readiness
Release of a Consumer Electronics & Mobile Manufacturing Industry report, highlighting quality and reliability challenges, workforce skill gaps, and recommendations to strengthen manufacturing performance
An outline of a collaborative initiative between the Global Electronics Association and DGQA, focused on strengthening defence electronics frameworks through best-practice adoption, standards alignment, and capability building, aligned with India’s Atmanirbhar Bharat mission
“India is rapidly strengthening its position in the global electronics value chain. IEMI 2026 is designed to move beyond discussion creating a platform where global and regional stakeholders can engage meaningfully, build partnerships, and advance manufacturing excellence,” said Gaurab Majumdar, Vice President – India & Southeast Asia, Global Electronics Association.
For more information, visit: www.electronics.org/india-iemi.
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