Guwahati Puts Water In The Spotlight As 45th Water India Expo Flows In

Kalpana Kanungo May 24, 2026 1,600 Views

The 45th edition of the Water India Expo is set to be hosted in Guwahati from 2 to 4 June at the Maniram Dewan Trade Centre, bringing the country’s water and wastewater industry under one roof. The three-day event will focus on sustainable water solutions, advanced treatment technologies and wastewater management challenges in India. With participation from industry, government and academia, the expo aims to drive practical, scalable answers to India’s growing water stress and urbanisation pressures.

Positioned as a key water industry event for the Northeast and beyond, the Water India Expo 2026 will showcase everything from cutting-edge filtration systems to smart water monitoring tools. It is also expected to be a major networking and knowledge-sharing platform for utilities, city planners, engineers, technology providers and policymakers.

What To Expect At The Expo

The Guwahati edition of Water India Expo will bring together more than 120 exhibitors and over 5,000 visitors from across India’s water and wastewater sector. Exhibitors will include technology providers, manufacturers, consultants, solution integrators and startups working on water treatment and conservation. Government agencies and urban local bodies are also expected to participate, exploring public-private partnerships and city-scale solutions.

Technology, Innovation And Live Demos

On the exhibition floor, visitors will find products and solutions spanning water treatment, reverse osmosis, filtration, recycling, desalination, UV disinfection, membranes, chemicals and domestic water purification systems. Solutions related to packaged drinking water and industrial water management will also be on show. Live product demonstrations, technical presentations and panel discussions are planned to highlight how cities and industries can adopt more efficient, climate-resilient water systems.

Why The Northeast Matters In India’s Water Story

By choosing Guwahati as host city, the 45th Water India Expo is also shining a light on the water challenges and opportunities of the Northeast, from urban expansion and flood management to rural drinking water security. The event is being seen as a platform to link regional needs with national and global innovations in water technology. For businesses, it doubles as a gateway to an expanding market for water and wastewater solutions in the region.

Water India Expo Key Highlights

45th Water India Expo to be held in Guwahati from 2 to 4 June
Over 120 exhibitors and more than 5,000 visitors expected to attend
Focus on sustainable water management, wastewater treatment and emerging technologies
Showcase includes RO, filtration, desalination, UV disinfection and domestic purification systems
Live demos, technical sessions and networking to connect government, industry and experts