India’s First National AI and Digital Water Summit

India’s first National AI and Digital Water Summit, titled the National AI Summit on Water 2026, will be hosted by the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) in Bengaluru on 27 May 2026. The summit is jointly organised by BWSSB and Elets Technomedia Pvt. Ltd., and the Memorandum of Understanding for the event was signed on 20 February 2026.

Artificial Intelligence in Urban Water Management

The summit will focus on AI-enabled smart operations, digital twins, water-loss management, energy optimisation, data governance, ethical AI, and cybersecurity. These themes are linked with digital systems used in water utilities, urban infrastructure, and public service delivery.

BWSSB Digital Transformation Initiatives

BWSSB plans to present its digital transformation measures, including large-scale SCADA deployment, GIS mapping, IoT-enabled tanker tracking, and smart metering platforms. SCADA stands for Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition, and GIS stands for Geographic Information System.

Urban Water Governance Framework

The summit will also present BWSSB’s Five Panchasutras framework for future urban water governance. The framework includes artificial intelligence, data-driven governance, smart infrastructure, sustainable investments, and climate-resilient water security systems.

Important Facts for Exams

• BWSSB stands for Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board.
• The summit will be held in Bengaluru on 27 May 2026.
• The event is expected to bring together more than 400 stakeholders from policy, technology, research, and industry sectors.
• BWSSB plans to launch an integrated AI-powered command centre for water and sewage management at Shimsha Bhavan in Jayanagar.

Key Officials and Venue

The summit will be inaugurated by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar. Shimsha Bhavan in Jayanagar is the proposed site for one of Asia’s largest integrated AI-powered command centres for water and sewage management.