NXP India hosts Indo-German technology roundtable, highlighting international semiconductor collaboration

Press Release, October 28th 2024

NXP Semiconductors proudly welcomed German and Indian policymakers, industry leaders and executives at its site in Noida for an exclusive roundtable event.

Alongside NXP Chief Technology Officer, Lars Reger, the event was attended by business and industry leaders from German, Indian and European companies, as well as respective government officials, including H.E. Robert Habeck, Germany’s Vice-Chancellor and Federal Minister of Economic Affairs and Climate Action. The event provided an open dialogue that explored the potential of German-Indian cooperation in technology, industrial, automotive and other key sectors.

During the event, Minister Habeck and the President of IEEMA, Vikram Gandotra, signed a joint declaration, making Germany a partner country for the ELECRAMA 2027, an Indian flagship electronics trade show.
“There is great potential for industrial and technological cooperation between Germany and India. Germany’s advanced technological expertise and innovation complement India’s robust manufacturing ecosystem and its technology achievements and ambitions. We thank NXP for hosting this event and helping bring these industry leaders together to foster fruitful discussions and future growth opportunities.”– H.E. Robert Habeck, Federal Minister of Economic Affairs and Climate Action.

The event took place in New Delhi amid the Indo-German intergovernmental consultations and the 18th Asian-Pacific Conference of German Business (APK) and attended by government ministers, policymakers and business leaders of both countries.

The informal and exclusive roundtable format represents an exceptional opportunity for policy and industry leaders from India and Germany to engage in an open and candid environment to discuss India’s growth markets, emerging technology trends, and opportunities for mutual collaboration.

The potential for industrial and technological cooperation between Germany and India is particularly great: Germany’s advanced technological expertise and innovation complement India’s impressive technological as well as industrial achievements and ambitions, robust manufacturing, and dynamic market growth, creating fertile ground for mutually beneficial partnerships and groundbreaking advancements.

“Collaboration is key to unlocking the full potential of technological innovation. As a global company, NXP has long been committed to fostering international collaboration and exchange. This roundtable illustrates the vibrant potential of Indo-German technological partnerships.” – Lars Reger, Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, NXP

The exclusive roundtable was followed by technology demonstrations from NXP alongside innovative solutions from Indian and Asian startups. These demonstrations covered various advancements, including those in electric vehicle (EV) motorbikes, artificial intelligence (AI), smart manufacturing, and 6G applications, illustrating the vibrant potential of Indo-German technological partnerships.

Noida is one of NXP’s largest sites. It is a Center of Excellence for hardware and software design, validation and enablement specifically around edge processing and automotive processing. A VLSI team within the India Design Center advances trends through sophisticated process technologies and efficient design methodologies

“This event at our Noida office is a testament to NXP’s unwavering commitment to promoting international cooperation and maintaining a healthy, ongoing dialogue and synergy. Deepening cross-regional collaborations allows our industry to elevate and foster innovation and technological advancements.” – Hitesh Garg, India Country Manager, NXP

With 55 years of history and home to one of its largest research and development (R&D) centers, NXP has long been committed to India, has established a leading R&D legacy in the country.