overview

The India Dams Conference 2026 Pre-Event Webinar serves as the official precursor to the India Dams & Hydropower Conference 2026, offering an early look at the key themes, challenges, and opportunities that will shape the discussions in Chennai. This 90-minute interactive session will explore India’s evolving dams and hydropower landscape, emerging technologies, and practical solutions, while giving participants the opportunity to engage in an expert-led “Bring Your Problems – We Get You Solutions” clinic and live Q&A. The webinar sets the foundation for the in-depth conversations, networking, and solution showcases that will take place at the conference on 27–28 October 2026.

Speakers

HARBHANS LAL ARORA

Hydro, PSP And Dam Safety Expert & Advisor
National Dam Safety Authority New Delni

Dr. A.K. Singh

Member - Technical Committee
International Commission on Large Dams (ICOLD) & Ex Hydropower Expert - NTPC Ltd.

Pennan Chinnasamy

Advisor, Govt. of Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu
India

Agenda

4:00 - 4:05

Welcome & Opening Remarks

Introduction to the India Dams & Hydropower Conference 2026, speaker introductions, webinar objectives, and audience poll.

4:05 - 4:20

The State of India's Dams & Water Infrastructure

4:20 - 4:50

Projects, Challenges & Emerging Technologies

4:50 - 5:20

Bring Your Problems – We Get You Solutions (Interactive Expert Clinic)

Participants are invited to submit their real project challenges for discussion.

Have a proven solution or innovative technology? Showcase it to India’s leading dam owners, hydropower developers, government authorities, consultants, and EPC contractors at the India Dams & Hydropower Conference 2026, taking place on 27–28 October in Chennai, and demonstrate how your solutions are helping shape the future of dam and water infrastructure. Leave your details and we will get back to you.

5:20 - 5:30

Live Q&A & Closing Remarks

Open audience questions, key takeaways, invitation to continue discussions at the India Dams & Hydropower Conference 2026, and networking opportunities.