Bengaluru Hosts India’s First National AI Summit on Water 2026

Overview

India’s first National AI Summit on Water 2026 will be held in Bengaluru on 27 May 2026. The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board is hosting it. The summit will focus on using artificial intelligence to manage water better, reduce leaks, and build smart systems for the future.

A New Dawn for Water Management

Water is life. But in many Indian cities, water is wasted, stolen, or poorly managed. Pipes leak. Tankers are hard to track. Bills are inaccurate. The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) wants to change this. On 27 May 2026, Bengaluru will host India’s first National AI and Digital Water Summit. It is called the National AI Summit on Water 2026. The summit will bring together experts, policymakers, and technology leaders. They will discuss how artificial intelligence (AI) can help manage water better. This is a big step towards making Indian cities smarter and more water-secure.

Who Is Organising the Summit?

The summit is hosted by the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB). It is jointly organised by BWSSB and Elets Technomedia Pvt. Ltd., a company that specialises in knowledge sharing and technology events. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for this event was signed on 20 February 2026. This shows that both organisations have been planning this summit for many months. BWSSB is the agency responsible for providing water and sewerage services in Bengaluru. It serves millions of residents. By hosting this summit, BWSSB is showing its commitment to using modern technology for better public service.

What Will Be Discussed at the Summit?

The summit will focus on many important topics. All of them are related to using AI and digital tools in water management. The key themes include:

• AI-enabled smart operations  – Using computers to control pumps, valves, and treatment plants automatically.

• Digital twins  – Creating a virtual copy of the entire water system so that problems can be tested and solved without touching real pipes.

• Water-loss management  – Finding and fixing leaks using sensors and data.

• Energy optimisation  – Reducing electricity used by water pumps and treatment plants.

• Data governance  – Making sure water data is collected, stored, and used correctly and safely.

• Ethical AI  – Ensuring that AI systems treat all citizens fairly.

• Cybersecurity  – Protecting water systems from hackers.

These themes are linked with digital systems used in water utilities, urban infrastructure, and public service delivery. In simple words, the summit will teach water officials how to use computers, sensors, and AI to give better service to citizens.

BWSSB’s Digital Transformation Initiatives

BWSSB is not just talking about technology. It is already using it. At the summit, BWSSB plans to present its digital transformation measures. These include:

• Large-scale SCADA deployment  – SCADA stands for Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition. It is a system that allows operators to monitor and