Building Future-Ready Cities: Sustainable Housing, Smart Urban Infrastructure & Digital Governance

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Building the Future of Urban Punjab

About the Summit

Punjab is at an important stage of urban transformation, with a growing focus on better housing, modern infrastructure, sustainable development, and technology-enabled governance. As cities evolve, the state is creating new opportunities to rethink how urban spaces are planned, developed, and managed for a better quality of life.

Hosted by the Department of Housing & Urban Development, Government of Punjab and Punjab Urban Planning & Development Authority (PUDA) in collaboration with the e-Gov Magazine, the National Housing & Urban Innovation Summit 2026 will bring together policymakers, municipal leaders, planners, developers, technology providers, and industry experts to explore solutions for Punjab's evolving cities.

The summit will focus on affordable housing, smart infrastructure, digital governance, sustainable mobility, climate resilience, and urban innovation, featuring high-level discussions, expert sessions, technology showcases, and networking opportunities to drive smarter, more sustainable, and citizen-centric urban development.

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Our Partners

Supporting Partners

Shri Bhagwant Mann

Shri Bhagwant Mann

Hon'ble Chief Minister of Punjab

Shri Hardip Singh Mundian

Shri Hardip Singh Mundian

Hon'ble Minister for Housing and Urban Development, Revenue, and Water Supply & Sanitation, Government of Punjab

Shri Vikas Garg, IAS

Shri Vikas Garg, IAS

Principal Secretary, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Government of Punjab

A Strong Urban Agenda. A Bigger Opportunity.

Why Punjab?

Punjab is strengthening its urban ecosystem through targeted investment, digital planning, and infrastructure-led development. Key priorities include:

  • AMRUT 2.0

    Water supply, sewerage, and water-body rejuvenation.

  • Affordable Housing

    Inclusive and planned residential development.

  • GIS-Led Planning

    OneMap Punjab for better urban planning and decision-making.

  • Urban Infrastructure

    Stronger water, sanitation, roads, drainage, and civic services.

  • Sustainable Cities

    Resource efficiency, waste management, and climate-resilient development.

Shaping Punjab's Urban Future Through

Focus Tracks

Affordable Housing & Inclusive Communities

Affordable Housing & Inclusive Communities

PMAY, affordable housing, rental housing, and housing finance.

Water Security & Urban Water Management

Water Security & Urban Water Management

Water supply, wastewater treatment, reuse, and conservation.

Smart Cities & Digital Governance

Smart Cities & Digital Governance

AI, GIS, digital approvals, and smart civic services.

Urban Mobility

Urban Mobility

Electric mobility, public transport, smart traffic, and transit-oriented development.

Climate-Resilient Cities

Climate-Resilient Cities

Green buildings, climate adaptation, disaster resilience, and net-zero development.

Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs)

Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs)

Innovative partnerships for urban infrastructure, housing, and service delivery.

PSUs & Urban Development

PSUs & Urban Development

Strengthening infrastructure, housing, utilities, and urban transformation through PSUs.

Past Speakers

Nilkanth Avhad
Chandigarh

Shri. Saurabh Joshi

Mayor

Municipal Corporation, Chandigarh

PUNJAB

D. K. Tiwari

Additional Chief Secretary

Government Of Punjab

Nilkanth Avhad
INDIA

Nilkanth Avhad

Secretary, National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)

Government of India

Smt Bhawna Garg
PUNJAB

Smt Bhawna Garg

Principal Secretary, Jails

Government of Punjab

Nilkanth Avhad
Haryana

Amneet P Kumar, IAS

Principal Secretary

Department of Civil Aviation & Future Government of Haryana

Shri Kamal Kishor Yadav
PUNJAB

Shri Kamal Kishor Yadav

Secretary, General Administration and Coordination Department

Government of Punjab

Nilkanth Avhad
Chandigarh

Shri Amit Kumar, IAS

Commissioner

Municipal Corporation, Chandigarh

Smt Komal Mittal
PUNJAB

Smt Komal Mittal

Deputy Commissioner

SAS Nagar (Mohali), Punjab

Who Should Attend?

  • Department of Housing & Urban Development
  • Municipal Corporations
  • Urban Local Bodies
  • Development Authorities
  • Improvement Trusts
  • Smart City Mission Officials
  • State Government Departments
  • Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA)
  • National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA)
  • HUDCO
  • National Housing Bank
  • CPWD
  • Bureau of Indian Standards
  • Smart City Solution Providers
  • Infrastructure Developers
  • Real Estate Companies
  • Construction Firms
  • GIS & Geospatial Technology Providers
  • AI & IoT Companies
  • Urban Mobility Providers
  • Water & Waste Management Companies
  • Renewable Energy Companies
  • PropTech Firms
  • Urban Analytics Companies
  • Universities
  • Research Institutions
  • Urban Planning Institutes
  • Think Tanks
  • Development Agencies
  • International Organisations

Why Attend?

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Understand Urban Priorities
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Engage with Policymakers
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Discover Urban Innovations
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Learn from Best Practices
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Connect with City Leaders
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Build Strategic Partnerships

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The future of cities will be shaped through collaboration, innovation, and bold policy decisions. The National Housing & Urban Innovation Summit 2026 provides a platform to connect with leaders driving change across housing, infrastructure, governance, and urban development.

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Frequently Asked Questions

01 What is the Punjab Housing & Urban Innovation Summit 2026?
The summit is a platform bringing together government, industry, urban experts, and technology leaders to discuss the future of housing and urban development in Punjab.
02 When and where will the summit be held?
The Punjab Housing & Urban Innovation Summit 2026 will be held in Mohali, Punjab, on 9th October 2026.
03 Who is organising the summit?
The summit is organised by the Department of Housing & Urban Development, Government of Punjab, in collaboration with Elets Technomedia.
04 Who can attend the summit?
The summit is open to policymakers, government officials, municipal leaders, urban planners, architects, developers, technology providers, infrastructure companies, investors, academia, and urban development professionals.
05 What are the key focus areas of the summit?
Affordable housing, smart cities, digital governance, sustainable infrastructure, water management, waste management, urban mobility, climate resilience, PPPs, PSUs, and urban innovation.
06 What can delegates expect at the summit?
Delegates can take part in keynote sessions, panel discussions, leadership dialogues, case studies, technology showcases, and dedicated networking sessions.
07 Will there be opportunities to showcase technologies and solutions?
Yes. An Innovation Showcase and exhibition will let organisations present solutions across urban technology, infrastructure, housing, mobility, water, waste management, and sustainability.
08 Can government and industry leaders participate as speakers?
Yes. The summit will feature senior policymakers, government officials, urban practitioners, industry leaders, and subject-matter experts. Speaker participation is subject to invitation and confirmation.
09 What networking opportunities will the summit offer?
Participants can connect with government departments, Urban Local Bodies, development authorities, industry leaders, technology providers, investors, and knowledge institutions.
10 How can I participate in the summit?
Register your interest through the official event registration form on the website. Organisations interested in speaking, exhibiting, sponsoring, or partnering can contact the summit team directly.