Summary - Digitalisation of Water Network 2026. Online registration by Cvent

The event will showcase how digital engineering, better design practices and stronger technical validation processes can help Indian cities deliver more reliable, resilient and sustainable water and drainage infrastructure.

A key focus will be on the challenges faced by cities in achieving 24x7 water supply, operational resilience, effective sewerage systems and improved stormwater management. The discussions will address the gap between project timelines and quality outcomes, current planning and design practices, and the need for stronger collaboration across stakeholders.

The event will also explore the growing role of digital engineering and software-driven workflows in modern water infrastructure projects. Sessions will highlight how hydraulic modelling, digital design tools and scenario-based analysis can improve the planning, design, construction and operation of water, wastewater and stormwater networks while reducing dependence on manual calculations and minimising the risk of errors.

Another important area of discussion will be the use of engineering software for design reviews and DPR verification, enabling government agencies to independently validate hydraulic calculations, assess design assumptions, test different scenarios and improve confidence in consultant and EPC submissions.

The event will further address the growing challenge of urban flooding and drainage resilience, examining how integrated stormwater and sewer modelling can help cities move from reactive drainage management to proactive, data-driven planning.