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      Reimagining Bengaluru's water systems through technology


      Bengaluru is emerging as one of India's most important centres for technology-driven water management. Rapid urban growth, rising demand, and climate variability are placing increasing pressure on the city's water infrastructure, creating the need for smarter and more resilient utility systems.

      The National AI Summit on Water 2026, organised by Elets Technomedia in strategic collaboration with the Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB), brings together policymakers, water utilities, technology innovators, and investors to help explore how AI, IoT, digital platforms, and advanced analytics can transform urban water management.

      Anchored in Bengaluru's evolving water ecosystem, the summit showcases how technology-led innovation can help strengthen efficiency, resilience, and long-term water security.

      The five panchsutras of intelligent water systems:

      Pragya – Intelligence

      From reactive to predictive

      AI, machine learning, and predictive analytics transforming utilities from reactive to intelligent networks

      Niti – Governance

      Policy, regulation, and accountability

      Institutional frameworks, compliance systems, and transparent policy structures that drive accountable water governance

      Taknik – Technology

      Infrastructure for digital age

      IoT, Digital Twins, SCADA, and smart metering building the backbone of modern water infrastructure

      Artha – Finance

      Sustainable investment models

      Sustainable investment, PPPs, and innovative financing models driving water-sector transformation at scale

      Sthirata – Resilience

      Climate-smart water security

      Climate-smart water management through groundwater monitoring, wastewater reuse, and lake rejuvenation

      Key themes:

      • Reimagining water governance through AI strategy and policy leadership
      • Driving operational excellence through intelligent systems
      • Tackling non-revenue water and strengthening revenue assurance
      • Digital twins and predictive asset intelligence
      • Safeguarding water quality, public health, and compliance
      • Building secure, trusted, and interoperable data ecosystems
      • Financing innovation and enabling scalable partnerships
      • Global best practices and high-impact case studies

      Key Contact

      Arpit Guha
      Arpit Guha

      Partner, Government and Public Services

      KPMG in India

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