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The Venue · VLSID 2027

Sheraton Grand, Whitefield, Bengaluru

Five days of the world’s premier VLSI and embedded systems conference — hosted at a five-star convention property in the heart of Bengaluru’s tech corridor.

  • Jan 2–6, 2027
  • 5★ Marriott property
  • Whitefield, Bengaluru

5★

Marriott Category

10+

Meeting & Breakout Halls

2,000+

Delegate Capacity

45 km

From BLR Airport

About the Venue

A hospitality-led home for VLSID 2027

Sheraton Grand, Whitefield, Bengaluru is a purpose-built convention property with a large plenary ballroom, multiple breakout suites, and dedicated exhibition space — all under one roof. It brings together the technical density of a research forum with the ease and comfort of a five-star stay.

Sited within the Prestige Shantiniketan mixed-use campus in Whitefield, the venue is minutes from Bengaluru’s largest IT parks and offers direct road, metro, and ride-share access from across the city and from Kempegowda International Airport.

  • Fibre Wi-Fi across all halls
  • On-site restaurants & cafés
  • 24/7 concierge & front desk
  • In-house AV & production
  • Accessible entrances & halls
  • Ample on-site parking
  • Business centre & lounges
  • Airport transfer on request
Inside the Venue

Facilities & experience

Purpose-designed for large-scale conferences — every space is tuned for keynotes, technical tracks, tutorials, exhibitions, and hallway conversations alike.

Plenary Ballroom

A pillar-less grand ballroom with theatre-style seating for keynotes, opening ceremonies, and plenary sessions.

Technical Breakouts

Configurable halls for parallel technical tracks, panels, and design contests — with pro AV and stage lighting.

Exhibition Floor

Dedicated pre-function and exhibition space for sponsor booths, poster sessions, and startup showcases.

Dining & F&B

Multi-cuisine restaurants and curated breakout catering — from Indian regional to continental menus.

Fibre Wi-Fi

High-capacity, enterprise-grade Wi-Fi across every hall — sized for streaming, demos, and live coding.

Concierge & Access

Accessible entrances, dedicated seating, on-site concierge for travel/visa assistance, and 24/7 security.

Getting Here

How to reach the venue

Whitefield is well-served by road, rail, and metro — here’s the practical playbook for international and domestic delegates.

By Air

Kempegowda International (BLR)

~45 km · 60–90 min by taxi

Direct connections to 70+ international cities. Pre-paid airport taxis and Uber / Ola are readily available at the arrival concourse.

By Rail

SMVT / Whitefield / KSR SBC

4–20 km · ride-share to venue

SMVT (Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal) and Whitefield are closest. KSR Bengaluru City Junction serves long-distance southern routes.

By Metro

Namma Metro Purple Line

Kadugodi / Whitefield stations

The Purple Line runs through Whitefield with the newest stations a short auto or ride-share from the venue. UPI accepted at gates.

Ride-share & Local

Uber · Ola · Rapido

On demand across the city

Auto-rickshaws and pre-paid taxis are widely available. Most vendors accept UPI, credit card, and cash equally.

Visa & invitations

India offers e-Visa to most nationalities. Apply at indianvisaonline.gov.in at least 30 days in advance. Conference invitation letters are available on request — email info@vlsid.org.

Weather in January

Bengaluru in January is pleasant — typically 15–28°C (59–82°F). Light layers work well; evenings can be cool. Rain is uncommon.

Around the Venue

Explore Whitefield

Bengaluru’s tech corridor — from the offices of the world’s largest semiconductor and design houses to green spaces, cafés, and craft markets.

Tech Corridor

IT parks & R&D campuses

ITPL, EPIP Zone, and Prestige Tech Park are minutes away — home to major semiconductor and systems R&D centres.

Food & Culture

Dining & craft

Regional South Indian, pan-Asian, and world cuisines within a short ride, plus artisan markets in central Bengaluru.

Green Spaces

Parks & heritage

Cubbon Park, Lalbagh Botanical Gardens, and Bangalore Palace anchor a weekend day away from the halls.

Where to Stay

Recommended hotels

Stay at the venue for the fullest experience — or pick a partner hotel nearby. Use code VLSID27 at booking for negotiated rates.

Host Hotel

On-site

Sheraton Grand, Whitefield, Bengaluru

Rate

Delegate rate

Distance

At the venue

The conference property. Zero-walk mornings.

Book at the venue

Premium

Vivanta Bengaluru, Whitefield

Rate

From $135 / night

Distance

~3 km from venue

Short ride to venue. Full-service business hotel.

Enquire

Mid-Range

Lemon Tree Premier, Whitefield

Rate

From $85 / night

Distance

~4 km from venue

Daily shuttle to venue included.

Enquire
Plan Your Trip

Need help with travel or bookings?

Our local arrangements team can assist with visas, hotel blocks, and group transfers.

Have Questions?

Connect with the VLSID 2027 Team

For specific queries on tracks, papers, or sponsorships, reach out to the organizing team directly at info@vlsid.org.