IPA SUMMIT 2026
Events & Activities
Theme
Shaping a Regenerative Built Environment Beyond Sustainability
4th February 2026, Bengaluru
Summit 2026 was successfully convened at the Sheraton Grand, Bengaluru, bringing together key stakeholders, thought leaders, policymakers, and industry experts from across the built environment ecosystem. The event served as a vital platform for dialogue, collaboration, and future-focused thinking on how India’s infrastructure can evolve responsibly and resiliently.
Distinguished IPA Leaders Along With Esteemed Panellists During
The Inauguration Of IPA Summit 2026
The theme of the IPA Summit, “Regenerative Built Environment: Beyond Sustainability – 2047,” set a progressive tone for the discussions. Moving beyond conventional sustainability practices, the theme emphasized regenerative development—an approach that restores, renews, and creates positive environmental, social, and economic impact. With India’s vision aligned towards 2047, the event highlighted the urgent need to integrate innovation, policy, and technology to build systems that give back more than they consume.
The IPA Summit was followed by an engaging panel discussion centred on the same theme featuring distinguished experts from the industry. The discussion was led by Ar. Ravindra Kumar, Director–Design, Venkataramanan Associates, Jagdish Nangineni, Managing Director, Sobha Ltd, Ar. Anup Naik, Founder & CEO, Urban Frame Pvt Ltd, A.N. Prakash, A.N. Prakash Construction Project Management Consultants Pvt. Ltd., V. Gopal, Executive Director – Projects & Planning, Prestige Group, Ar. Chitra Vishwanath, Principal Architect & Managing Director, Biome Environmental Solutions, and Vivek Menon, CEO, Invicus.
The panel explored practical pathways to achieve regenerative outcomes in urban development, water management, sanitation infrastructure, and building services. Key conversations revolved around climate resilience, resource efficiency, circular economy principles, and the role of the plumbing and water sector in achieving national and global sustainability goals.
L-R: Ar. Ravindra Kumar, Jagdish Nangineni, Ar. Anup Naik, A.N. Prakash, V. Gopal,
Ar. Chitra Vishwanath, Vivek Menon
Esteemed panellists being felicitated during IPA Summit 2026
B O Prasanna Kumar, Past Chairman & NEC Member, IPA Bengaluru Chapter, Convener – IPA's Centre of Excellence Committee presenting the welcome note.
A comprehensive virtual tour of IPA’s Centre of International Plumbing Practices (COIPP), Goa, was presented by Chandra Shekhar Gupta, National Vice President, IPA, along with Dr. S. Virapan, Chairman, IPA Chennai Chapter. The session offered in-depth insights into COIPP’s infrastructure, global best practices, and its role in advancing professional excellence in the plumbing and water management domain.
An update on Plumbex India 2026, outlining its vision, scale, and what the industry can look forward to, was delivered by Mr. Balakrishna S. Mehta, Chairman, IPA Bengaluru Chapter, along with Mr. Satish Iyengar, Vice Chairman, IPA Bengaluru Chapter, and Mr. Venkatesh G. Prasanna, IPA NEC Member.
IPA Summit 2026 successfully bridged thought leadership with action, setting the agenda for future industry initiatives and collaborations. By fostering meaningful conversations and unveiling key industry milestones, the summit reinforced the collective commitment towards building a regenerative, resilient, and future-ready built environment for India.