Conference Agenda
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October 15, 2024 I Hotel Westin, Mumbai
Sustainable Future: Technology & Policy Action to Adapt to Climate Change
About the Conference
A day-long conference comprising two parallel tracks and serving as a build-up to the three-day IFAT India 2024 trade fair on water, sewage, solid waste, and recycling, this conference will be held on 15 October 2024 at Hotel Westin (Goregaon East), Mumbai.
As the world grapples with a future combatting industry-induced climate change, it is incumbent on India, more specifically industry, armed with well-designed & well-intentioned legislation, and new-age innovation, to neutralise the growing waste menace. Our agenda examines waste management from the lens of prevention, circularity, sustainability, digital transformation, legislation, and investment with sectoral sneak-peaks at plastic, tyre & rubber, textile & fashion, and end-of-life vehicles.
Track I – Resolving India’s Water & Wastewater Management
Financing and Digital to Deliver Scale, Speed and Savings for the Water Sector in India
Discover how innovative financing models and digital technologies are revolutionizing India's water sector. Join industry experts as they explore ways to scale operations, accelerate project timelines, and achieve cost savings through cutting-edge financial and digital solutions.
Smart Water Management in Commercial and Institutional Market Segments
Explore the latest advancements in smart water management tailored for commercial and institutional markets. Our experts will discuss how intelligent systems, AI, blockchain, & IoT technologies are optimizing water usage, improving efficiency, and reducing operational costs.
Advanced Membranes and Materials for Water and Wastewater Treatment
Join our tech savants as they discuss commercial viability of membrane-based technologies in solving challenges-related to wastewater treatment. Discover the untapped opportunities offered by advanced tech solutions.
Advanced Technologies for Sewage Treatment Plants
Are you a producer curious to know how to better treat your sewage & optimally manage treatment facilities? Join us as we look at advanced treatment methods, digital transformation, and smart monitoring solutions in combatting legacy plant problems.
Circular Economy of ZLD Solutions in the Industrial Wastewater Market
Explore the future of industrial water management, emphasizing the circular economy and zero liquid discharge (ZLD) solutions. Gain valuable insights from industry leaders on sustainable practices and technologies designed to reduce waste, recycle resources efficiently, and establish a closed-loop system for industrial water utilization..
Innovative Technologies and Business Models for Resource Recovery in Sludge Management
Explore the untapped potential of resource recovery in sludge management through cutting-edge technologies and innovative business models. Engage with industry specialists as they present solutions that not only treat sludge effectively but also extract valuable resources, turning waste into profitable opportunities.
Track 1 Speakers
Track II – Rethinking Solid Waste Management in India
EPR – Extended Producers Responsibility: Key Enabler to Achieve Circular Economy in India
Are you a producer keen on advancing solid waste circularity in-house? Are you interested in knowing policy schemes and incentives that would impact innovation and investment in your industry? If so, join us as we examine the influence of EPR legislation on producer sentiment and manufacturer strategies.
Reimagine the Way we Produce, Consume & Dispose Plastics
Engage with us as we discuss EPR applicability on producers and brands, bourgeoning consumer awareness and eco-friendly sentiments, government initiatives, innovative packaging, eco-conscious recycling systems, and waste-to-wealth. Join us as we look at an ecosystem blueprint to neutralise the plastic waste menace.
Textile & Fashion Sustainability and Cost Neutrality
If you’re a textile manufacturer, don’t get caught napping! Whether it is insights on using sustainable materials or knowledge of policy incentivises and industry regulations or keeping abreast of R&D trends or exposure to end-of-life waste mitigation, this session will allow you to gain a first-mover advantage over competition.
E Waste and Solar Panel Recycling
Discover the future of recycling electronic waste and solar panels with innovative technologies and sustainable practices. Engage with industry leaders as they discuss efficient recycling methods, circular economy principles, and the latest advancements in handling electronic and solar waste responsibly.
Used Oil Recycling – An Opportunity for Circularity & Material Efficiency
Gain insights on how industry can organise the waste oil disposal system with deliberations on stakeholder accountability and preventive measures in improving circularity of waste oil within the system.
Promoting Utilisation of Wastes in the Indian Cement Industry to Foster Circular Economy
We will explore waste management in cement production, including suitable waste types, benefits and challenges, and their impact on landfill reduction and carbon footprint. We'll discuss cost savings, policies for enhancing waste use, stakeholder engagement strategies, successful case studies, and recent advancements in the industry.
Track 2 Speakers
Speaker Profile
- Policymakers from:
- Ministry of Jal Shakti
- Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
- Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
- Experts and scientists in environmental protection and legislation
- Urban planners & architects
- Green finance leaders
- Private equity / venture capital investors
- AI / Blockchain / IoT leaders
- Circularity experts and Chief Sustainability Officers
- CSR, ESG & EHS heads
- GIR, Regulatory, Legal & Compliance teams
Who should attend?
- CSR leaders
- ESG professionals
- Heads of sustainability
- Plant operators
- Maintenance & Laboratory technicians
- Engineers
- EHS specialists
- Manufacturing heads
- Ethics & Compliance leaders
- Regulatory & Legal heads
- Blockchain heads
- Data Science & AI engineers
- IoT architects & developers
- Municipal Commissioners
- Municipal Heads of IT, Public Health,
- Environmental Management, Land & Estate, Town Planning
- Chairmen & Member Secretaries of Central & State Pollution Control Boards
- Directorates of Urban Local Bodies
Partnership Benefits
- Opportunity for tech solution providers & startups to reach sustainability, ESG, & EHS leaders to help them frame corporate waste management strategies.
- Chance for waste management companies to support corporates with fulfilment of their EPR obligations.
- Not-to-be-missed occasion for corporate India, circularity experts, and sustainability champions to align with what policymakers are thinking, planning & doing.
- Position yourself as a Thought Leader of repute by running a panel session to enable new business development.
- Participate in our Matchmaking Series and interact with sought-after Wish List of prospects that will impress your top brass.
- Create a Demo Zone and make an impactful first impression to industry, government, and urban agencies at large.
- Organize a Networking Roundtable on the conference sidelines to drive B2B engagement, outreach, and new client acquisition.
Conference Brochure
Delegate Fees - Tariff & Early-Bird Schemes
| Indian Exhibitor | International Exhibitor | Non-Exhibitor (Indian Industry Delegates) | Non-Exhibitor (International Industry Delegates) | Deadline | |
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Tariff * | INR 4999/- | 60 | INR 6999/- | 80 | N/A |
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Early-Bird Scheme - II* | For 1 paid registration, 2nd registration at 50% off | 31st July 2024 | |||
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Group Schemes
| Indian Exhibitor | International Exhibitor | Non-Exhibitor (Indian Industry Delegates) | Non-Exhibitor (International Industry Delegates) | Deadline | |
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Tariff * | INR 4999/- | 60 | INR 6999/- | 80 | N/A |
Group Scheme - I * | In case of 2 registered delegates from same company or as a group, 1 additional registration is complimentary (only applicable on tariff rate) | 31st August 2024 | |||
Group Scheme - II * | In case of 3 registered delegates from same company or as a group, 2 additional registrations are complimentary (only applicable on tariff rate) | 31st August 2024 | |||
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Supporting Partners
Knowledge Partner
Contact Our Team
Uday Laroia
Conference Director
E: uday.laroia@mm-india.in
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