As the world navigates rapid geopolitical, technological, and supply chain transitions, the importance of strategic technologies such as advanced materials, semiconductors, and critical minerals has never been greater. These sectors form the backbone of clean energy, electronics, mobility, and defence - in critical and emerging Technologies.

This session convened industry leaders, researchers, and policymakers to explore collaborative pathways for strengthening innovation ecosystems, fostering joint R&D and co-innovation partnerships, and developing secure, sustainable, and diversified supply chains for advanced materials, critical minerals and semiconductors.

This is a recording of a plenary session 9, themed at ‘Innovation Amidst Global Shifts: Opportunities in Advanced Materials, Semiconductors and Critical Minerals’, at the 30th CII Partnership Summit 2025, held on 14 - 15 November 2025 in Andhra Pradesh.