Event: UK–India Digital Water Conference 2023

Date: February 2023

Location: London, UK (with hybrid participation from India)

Type of CPD: International collaboration / digital transformation / innovation leadership

Duration: Full‑day conference (attendee + contributor)

Summary of the Event

I attended the UK–India Digital Water Conference 2023, a bilateral event convened to strengthen collaboration between UK and Indian water utilities, technology innovators, researchers and government partners. The conference focused on accelerating digital transformation across both countries’ water sectors, with an emphasis on real‑time monitoring, data analytics, automation, resilience and innovation adoption.

The programme included keynote presentations, bilateral discussions, technical sessions, case studies and innovation showcases. The event provided a platform to explore shared challenges—such as water quality, leakage, climate resilience and operational efficiency—and to identify opportunities for joint research, pilots and technology deployment.

Throughout the conference, I contributed to discussions on microbial activity sensing, real‑time biological monitoring, and the role of advanced sensing technologies in supporting digital water strategies in both the UK and India.

Key Themes Covered

• Digital transformation in UK and Indian water utilities Data integration, digital twins, automation and predictive analytics.
• Real‑time monitoring and sensing technologies Biological, chemical and physical sensors for improved operational decision‑making.
• Climate resilience and water security Addressing drought, pollution, flooding and infrastructure vulnerability.
• Innovation ecosystems and collaboration models Joint research, pilots, technology transfer and capacity building.
• Urban water management and service delivery Challenges in rapidly growing cities and opportunities for digital optimisation.
• Regulatory and governance frameworks Supporting digital adoption and transparency across both countries.