EAW Global Aqua Expo 2026 Concludes at Bharat Mandapam, Creates Strong Business and Industry Engagement
New Delhi : The third day of EAW Global Aqua Expo 2026 marked the successful conclusion of the three-day water and wastewater exhibition at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, with strong participation from water-sector professionals, technology providers, utilities, EPC firms, consultants, investors and industry stakeholders. The 21st edition of the Expo, organised by the Earth Water Foundation, with ASSOCHAM as the Lead Industry Partner, brought together the water ecosystem for business networking, technology showcases, knowledge exchange and market-access opportunities under the theme “Shaping the Future of Water Through Innovation, Sustainability & Collaboration.”
The final day focused on technical training and professional development through the EAW Water Academy, which hosted a full-day masterclass on “ETP, STP and ZLD Design Calculation and Troubleshooting”, led by Dr. Lokesh Kumar. The session brought together plant engineers, operators, consultants, EPC teams, utility professionals, industrial water managers, young professionals and researchers, with discussions centred on design calculations, troubleshooting, compliance and Zero Liquid Discharge practices.
Across the three days, the Expo provided a strong platform for business-to-business engagement and technology partnerships. The Global Water Business Lounge facilitated meetings between utilities, EPC firms, investors, exporters, consultants and technology providers, creating opportunities for business enquiries, partnerships and technology adoption. The Government and Facilitation Hub and SEPC Export Promotion and Market Information Table further supported market access and export-oriented discussions. The Innovation Spotlight Arena enabled technology companies and startups to present new products, live demonstrations and solutions directly to prospective buyers and industry decision-makers.
Day One focused on “India’s Water Transition: Technology, Policy and Circularity”, featuring the India Water Mandate 2030 inaugural session and the CEO’s Water Leadership Forum on “Driving Industrial Water Security for Viksit Bharat 2047.” The day also featured sessions on Industrial Water Capacity Building and Skill Development, Smart Water 4.0: AI, Waste to Wealth: Building India’s Circular Water Economy, and Climate Ready: ESG, Resilience and Future Water Infrastructure.
Senior speakers and experts participating on the first day included Dr. Raj Bhushan Choudhary, Ministry of Jal Shakti; Dr. Ambika Sharma, ASSOCHAM; Mr. Siddharth K. Desai, KISHOR Pumps; Mr. Turbaashu Bhattacharya, ASSOCHAM; Mr. Shankar Venkateswaran; Mr. Amit Kapoor, IOTA Group; Ms. D. Thara, IAS, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs; and Mr. Anirudh Dubey, Delhi Jal Board, along with experts from leading water and technology organisations.
Day Two focused on global water business, resilience and market access, with sessions covering the World Sustainable Water Summit, Water Security, Infrastructure & Partnerships, and the South Asia Rainwater Forum. Discussions addressed global market opportunities for Indian water companies, standards and certification, financing of water infrastructure, water security, rainwater harvesting, resilient communities and regional collaboration.
Day Two featured experts including Shri Durga Shanker Mishra, IAS, former Chief Secretary, Government of Uttar Pradesh; Shri Prashant Kumar, IAS, Principal Secretary, Water Resources, Government of Jharkhand; Padma Shri Uma Shankar Pandey; Dr. Tanuja Ariyananda, CEO and Convenor, SARNET; Mr. Han Heijnen, International Rainwater Harvesting Alliance; Ms. Karma Uden, Tarayana Foundation, Bhutan; Dr. S.V. Murugan, National Agro Foundation; and Ms. Swati Bhatia, Centre for Science and Environment, among others.
Speaking on the conclusion of the Expo, Ms. Shivani Ghorawat, Founder, Earth Water Foundation, said, “The strength of a water industry platform is measured by the partnerships and opportunities that emerge from it. This edition brought technology providers, buyers, utilities, policymakers and industry leaders together, creating meaningful opportunities for business engagement, knowledge exchange and collaboration. The focus now is on converting these connections into solutions that can be implemented at scale.”
With its focus on business, technology, knowledge and collaboration, EAW Global Aqua Expo 2026 concluded by strengthening connections across India’s water ecosystem and creating opportunities for the adoption of innovative and sustainable water solutions. The Expo will next expand to Hyderabad in February 2027, followed by its 22nd national edition in New Delhi in August 2027.
