Monday: The trade body of the Indian semiconductor driven industry, the India Semiconductor Association (ISA), is hosting their global conference ISA Vision Summit 2008 on February 18 and 19. The Chief Guest is Jairam Ramesh, the Union Minister of State for Commerce. Azim H. Premji, Chairman, Wipro will deliver the key note address.

The theme of this conference is 'Evolving domestic market: Growth driver for the Indian electronics industry.' Apart from stalwarts in both design and manufacturing, policy makers at the state and central level, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists and economists will share their perspectives at the Conference.

According to Ms. Poornima Shenoy, President ISA, "This is our third consecutive global conference. The emerging Indian market is the key driver of the industry, impacting both design and manufacturing. This year's participation is from nearly 200 companies, with 300 plus delegates from over 6 nations".