DETAILS
Date: June 15, 2026
Location: Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre
Organisers: SWAN India Alliance & SIWW
Theme: “Adapting South Asia’s Water Systems in a Digital Age”
Access: Open (access presentations and photos below)
OVERVIEW
The SWAN India Workshop at Singapore International Water Week 2026 brought together utilities and industry experts from India and Bangladesh to explore how digital technologies are delivering real impact across South Asia’s water sector. Through keynotes and panel discussions, speakers shared insights on improving energy efficiency, accelerating digital transformation, and delivering innovative solutions to underserved communities. The workshop concluded with interactive roundtable discussions focused on practical approaches for implementing these initiatives.
PROGRAMME
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Welcome and Introduction
- Fredrick Royan, SWAN Forum & Associate Partner (Frost & Sullivan)
- Narendran Maniam, Chief Executive Officer (Indah Water Konsortium Sdn Bhd) – View Bio
Moderator: Fredrick Royan, SWAN Forum & Associate Partner (Frost & Sullivan)
- Anil Sethi, Founder and Chairman (iPumpnet/Pump Academy)
- Shanmugavel Subramaniam, Global Digital Water Leader (Schneider Electric)
Moderator: Ruchika Shiva, Asia Coordinator (IRC WASH)
- Giridharan Sengaiah, Co-Founder, Chief Operating Officer (SmartTerra)
- Amit Vaidya, Director – Growth Market (Xylem Vue)
- Mohammad Soeb Iftekhar, Director of Programs (iDE Bangladesh)
- Raveena Shinde, India Manager (SWAN Forum)
- Audrey Thomas, Private Partnerships Specialist (Better with Water) – View Bio
Interactive Roundtable Session
NRW Beyond Audits: How can utilities move from periodic studies to continuous operational control? Led by: Vinod Singh, Regional Director – Asia and India (Jacobs)
From Data to Trust: How can smart metering improve billing confidence and operational decision-making? Led by: Arun Subramanian, Co-Founder (EarthFokus)
Responding Under Pressure: How can cities manage floods, sewer overflows, and river pollution in real time? Led by: Siddharth Desai, Director (Kishor Pumps)
Equitable, Climate-Resilient SMART Networks: How can private sector-led models drive financially viable water access in South Asia? Led by: Ariful Islam, Program Manager, Md. Ashraful Alom, Technical Specialist, International Development Enterprise (iDE Bangladesh)
Closing Remarks
Thank you to Our Partners!
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