Bangalore, February 1st, 2010: India Semiconductor Association (IESA), the apex trade body representing the Indian semiconductor industry, along with the IT Department, Government of Karnataka and UK Trade and Investment today unveiled the 5th IESA Vision Summit 2010, at the Taj West End, Bangalore. Dr. G Madhavan Nair, Ex Chairman, ISRO, inaugurated the two-day (Feb1&2) summit. The launch function witnessed the presence of several dignitaries and industry leaders from the fields of IT, Electronics & the Semiconductor industry including Mr. Om Prakash Rai, Director General of STPI, Mr. Richard Hyde, British Deputy High Commissioner, Mr. Francois Gilbert, Corporate Vice President, President Greater China and South Asia region, ST MicroElectronics. IESA Vision Summit 2010 is the premier leadership forum representing the Indian electronics industry and semiconductor industry and deliberations will focus this year on the Indian market to help provide the momentum for growth in the new decade.

The IESA core council also shared the details of the recommendations submitted to Government of India on the Electronic System, Design & Manufacturing sector.

Dr. G Madhavan Nair, Ex Chairman, ISRO, giving his key notes on the occasion said.