Chennai : Leading water, plumbing, sanitation and infrastructure experts, along with key stakeholders from across India’s construction sector, will come together at the 32nd Indian Plumbing Conference (IPC 2026), scheduled from 17th–19th December 2026 at Chennai Trade Centre, Chennai.
Organised by the Indian Plumbing Association (IPA), the 32nd Indian Plumbing Conference (IPC) 2026 will feature a concurrent exhibition with over 100 exhibitors showcasing innovative products, advanced technologies and solutions. Spread across 50,000 sq. ft., the conference will bring together over 50 experts from across India representing various verticals of the water, sanitation and plumbing industry, highlighting cutting-edge and sustainable solutions while fostering industry collaboration, networking and business opportunities.
Entry to the three days exhibition is free. Delegates can register online at
www.indianplumbingconference.com
With the theme “Water, Plumbing & Sanitation: Operations & Maintenance (Challenges & Solutions) ,” the event returns to Chennai after 9 years. The conference will focus on topics such as Operations & Maintenance of Water, Wastewater & Plumbing Systems in hotels and healthcare, Best Practices in Design & Installation in Airports, Metro Rail Stations and Factories. There will be a total of 3 panel discussions and 2 technical sessions scheduled over two days – December 17 and 18. These sessions would be led by renowned experts, senior policymakers, and industry leaders who would be sharing policy insights and technical solutions. The deliberations will also address critical challenges related to water efficiency, wastewater treatment and reuse, preventive and predictive maintenance, system reliability, and the integration of smart monitoring technologies.
The event will also witness the signing of a MoU with IIT Madras. The collaboration aims to strengthen industry–academia partnerships through joint research, knowledge exchange, technical innovation and capacity building in the plumbing, water and sanitation sectors. The Indian Plumbing Association will also unveil a newly developed code, “Water & Sanitation in the Built Environment: Concepts, Systems & Services Planning,” offering valuable guidance for the industry. Additionally, its widely recognised publication, “A Guide to Good Plumbing Practices” (AGGPP), will be released in Tamil, making essential plumbing knowledge and best practices more accessible to regional stakeholders and professionals.
“Chennai has witnessed both extremes – devastating floods and severe water scarcity. How can a city be overwhelmed by water one year and struggle for every drop the next?
This is not merely a water crisis; it is a wake-up call to rethink how we design, manage and maintain our water infrastructure. The solutions exist. The technology exists. What we need now is collective commitment and decisive action. At the Indian Plumbing Association, we call upon policymakers, industry leaders, engineers and citizens to move beyond discussions and turn solutions into action. The future of water security will not be decided by how much water we receive, but by how responsibly we manage every drop.”, said Gurmit Singh Arora, National President of the Indian Plumbing Association (IPA).
“The 32nd Indian Plumbing Conference will provide a valuable platform for industry professionals to exchange technical knowledge, explore innovative solutions and strengthen business collaborations. It will bring together key stakeholders from across the water, plumbing and sanitation sectors to deliberate on critical industry challenges. I am delighted to welcome delegates and visitors to Chennai for the 32nd Indian Plumbing Conference.” said Dr. S. Virapan, Chairman, IPA Chennai Chapter.
In addition to this, Indian Plumbing Association has conducted Indian Plumbing Professional League 2026 (IPPL) across 16 pan India chapters this year. The 10th edition of IPPL was jointly held with certification of National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) where more than 600 building industry professionals participated and will be awarded with NSDC – IPA co-branded certificate. Final Winners from each Chapter will participate in the grand finale of IPPL which will be conducted on 19th December during the 32nd IPC with various awards totalling Rs. 6 Lacs.
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