IFAT India
IFAT India, the leading trade fare of water, sewage, solid waste and recycling in India, will be held from 16 to 18 October at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai, India. To optimise the participation of the Dutch water sector, the Netherlands Water Partnership supports the Consulate of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Mumbai with a three-day programme that includes stage opportunities, onsite matchmaking, trade tours and a network reception.
About IFAT India
IFAT India consists of a trade fair focusing on new technology, knowledge and practical applications for the entire water and waste cycle. The event also includes a comprehensive conference programme, where industry experts exchange insights on current environmental issues and trends.
IFAT India brings together policymakers from local and regional governments, utility managers and operators, technology manufacturers, consulting engineers and researchers from knowledge institutions. In 2023, IFAT India celebrated its 10th edition with over 400 exhibiting companies and six international pavilions, including a Netherlands Pavilion. With a 50 percent growth in exhibition space, the trade show attracted 14,100 visitors over three days.
Opportunities for the Dutch water sector
India is developing into a promising market for environmental technologies. The Indian Government’s Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan (Clean India Mission) is one of the key drivers for the growth of the water sector in India. The strong policy focus on this country-wide campaign has led to active contributions from companies, institutions and civil society.
To enhance the experience of Dutch water organisations participating in IFAT India, the Consulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Mumbai asked NWP to support the initiatives. As such, NWP will put together a three-day programme focused on facilitating Dutch participants to gain insights into local and regional needs; positioning the knowledge and expertise of the Dutch water sector on the Indian market; and, establishing concrete connections with local and regional stakeholders.
The collective programme includes:
- representation of the Dutch Water Sector in the event;
- stage opportunities;
- network reception;
- trade fair tours & collective matchmaking; and
- on-site guidance.
A key element of the programme is the panel discussion on ‘How India-Netherlands Collaboration is Shaping Sustainable Water Solutions’ on Friday 18 October. Moderated by NWP, this session is designed to:
- explore how Dutch and Indian companies can collaborate more effectively on water management projects, leveraging each other’s strengths to address local water issues;
- discuss the scalability of potential solutions and their flexibility to be adapted to diverse geographical and socio-economic contexts within India; and,
- envision the future of water management in India, with the integration of innovative technologies and the role of international collaborations in achieving sustainable development goals.
Dutch organisations Technimex Water Management, NX Filtration and Bio Detection Systems B.V. have confirmed their panellists for this session.
