India to launch inaugural electronics manufacturing and export summit in February

India will hold its inaugural Bharat Electronics Manufacturing and Export Summit in February 2027, according to the India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA). The summit represents a focused effort to bring together stakeholders across the electronics sector and showcase the country's manufacturing capabilities on a national stage.

The ICEA, a leading industry body representing electronics manufacturers and suppliers, is spearheading the initiative as India seeks to strengthen its position in global electronics supply chains. The summit is expected to attract government officials, industry leaders, manufacturers, exporters, and technology partners to discuss growth opportunities and challenges facing the sector.

The development comes at a time when industry bodies are evaluating whether to consolidate major electronics events into a single comprehensive platform. Such consolidation could help reduce fragmentation and provide a unified forum for the sector to address policy issues, trade partnerships, and technological advancement.

India's electronics manufacturing sector has seen significant growth in recent years, driven by government initiatives like Production-Linked Incentive schemes and efforts to attract global manufacturers seeking alternatives to China-centric supply chains. The new summit is expected to accelerate this momentum and reinforce India's emerging role as a key player in global electronics production.