India Desalination Projects Conference 2026 – Overview

The India Desalination Projects Conference 2026, described as the nation’s only dedicated desalination‑focused forum, is scheduled for October 27‑28, 2026 at the ITC Grand Chola, Chennai. The two‑day event will convene government authorities, infrastructure developers, technology providers, and industry leaders to discuss emerging opportunities, technological advancements, and challenges shaping India’s desalination sector.

Participants and Stakeholder Representation

The conference will feature representatives from key public bodies, including the Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (CMWSSB), Central Water and Power Research Station (CWPRS), Tamil Nadu State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA), Maharashtra Water Resources Regulatory Authority (MWRRA), and the Water Resources Department, Government of Gujarat. Prominent private‑sector participants will include Adani, Reliance, Larsen & Toubro (L&T), Mott MacDonald, VA TECH WABAG, Ramky Infrastructure, Ruhr Pumpen, Jakson Green Limited, Thermax, and SS Gas Lab Asia.

Strategic Focus Areas

The agenda centers on next‑generation desalination technologies, with particular emphasis on:

  • Reducing energy consumption and improving plant performance;
  • Adoption of advanced treatment processes;
  • Sustainable brine management solutions;
  • Addressing environmental compliance and long‑term operational sustainability.

Discussions will also cover challenges related to project execution, infrastructure planning, and the integration of desalination into climate‑resilient urban water supply systems.

Upcoming Projects and Market Opportunities

Given rising demand for reliable water supplies in urban centres and industrial clusters, the conference will explore major upcoming desalination projects and the associated opportunities for EPC contractors, equipment manufacturers, technology firms, and project developers. Speakers will examine how enhanced project planning, technical expertise, and public‑private collaboration can accelerate project timelines and ensure successful implementation.

Key Quotations

  • Jitesh Brahmkshatriya, Associate Vice President & Head of Masterplanning, Adani Group, stated that integrating desalination with “blue‑green urbanism” will transition India from vulnerable water dependence to “structural, climate‑resilient water sovereignty.”
  • Rohan Mittal, Chief Commercial and Development Officer – Middle East & Africa, VA TECH WABAG Limited, highlighted that desalination can turn India’s coastline into a strategic water resource and that the forum offers a platform to unite technology, policy, and investment.

Significance for India’s Water Security

The conference aims to foster partnerships and knowledge‑sharing among stakeholders to advance sustainable water management. By focusing on efficient, accessible, and environmentally responsible desalination solutions, the event seeks to contribute to India’s broader climate‑resilient infrastructure agenda and long‑term water security.

Additional Information

For further details, interested parties can visit the official site at https://indiadesal.com. The press release is provided under an arrangement with NRDPL; PTI assumes no editorial responsibility.