​About the Event

​DropTalk 2026

​This Year's Theme: Designing with Water

​📍 IISc Bangalore

​📅 14 & 15 May, 2026

​DropTalk is an annual flagship platform bringing together those working at the intersection of water, climate, infrastructure, and sustainability.

​At a time when water is becoming one of the most critical challenges for businesses, cities, and communities, DropTalk is designed to move beyond awareness — and into action, collaboration, and real-world solutions.

​This is not a conventional conference. It is a space to engage, question, build, and collaborate.

​What to Expect

​DropTalk 2026 is a multi-format experience designed for depth and interaction:

• ​🌊 HydroMingle – Pitch, connect, and explore collaborations in water

• ​💬 Jal Samvaada – Open, technical case studies and Q&A with practitioners

• ​🔬 Flow Forward – Academia and research meets real-world application

• ​👩‍🔬 Women in Water – Female leadership and representation in Water

• ​🌿 Lake Walk & Tech Showcase – Experience water systems on-ground

• ​🎨 Painting Competition – Voices of the next generation shaping water through colours and imagination

• ​💃 Cultural Evening – Artistic interpretation of water and flow through a magnificent Kathak performance

​Alongside these, expect roundtables, design labs, and curated networking spaces focused on driving meaningful outcomes.

​Who is this for

• ​Sustainability, ESG, and CSR leaders

• ​Industry professionals and plant operators

• ​Policymakers and government stakeholders

• ​Researchers and academia

• ​Startups and innovators in water & climate

• ​Consultants, think tanks, and ecosystem builders

​Why Attend

• ​Gain practical insights on water risk, stewardship, and innovation

• ​Connect with decision-makers and domain experts

• ​Explore partnerships, pilots, and collaboration opportunities

• ​Experience how technology, policy, and community intersect

• ​Be part of a platform shaping the future of water in India

​Be Part of What’s Next

​Water is no longer just a resource — it’s a defining factor for resilience, growth, and sustainability.

​DropTalk 2026 is where that future begins to take shape.