Building Future-Ready Cities with Innovation, Inclusion & Sustainability
The Urban Innovation & Infrastructure Summit 2025 is set to take place in Vadodara on 13th September 2025, co-hosted by Vadodara Municipal Corporation and powered by Elets Technomedia. This high-impact national summit will bring together visionary policymakers, urban planners, technocrats, industry leaders, and civic innovators to reimagine the future of Indian cities. This summit will serve as a showcase of Vadodara’s progress and a platform for collaborative action on green infrastructure, digital governance, and inclusive urban growth.
Join urban leaders, technocrats, policy-makers, and innovators at the Urban Innovation & Infrastructure Summit 2025, as we spotlight Vadodara’s transformative journey and drive conversations on green growth, smart governance, and climate-resilient infrastructure.
Vadodara, Gujarat
13th September 2025
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Program Chair
Shri Arun Mahesh Babu M.S, IAS
Municipal Commissioner
Vadodara Municipal Corporation
Key Speakers
Dr Jayanti S Ravi, IAS
Additional Chief Secretary
Revenue Department
Government of Gujarat
S J Haider, IAS
Additional Chief Secretary to Government
Energy & Petrochemicals Department
Government of Gujarat
Smt D Thara, IAS
Additional Secretary
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA)
Government of India
Hari Mohan Meena IAS
Director
Rajasthan Urban Drinking Water
Sewerage and Infrastructure Corporation Limited
(RUDSICO)
Smt Stuti Charan, IAS
Chief Executive Officer
Water and Sanitation Management Organisation
Shri Radhabinod Aribam Sharma, IAS
Commissioner
Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation
Shri Ganga Singh, IAS
Deputy Municipal Commissioner
Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC)
Shri J N Vaghela, IAS
Municipal Commissioner
Gandhinagar
H E Stephen Hickling
British Deputy High Commissioner for Gujarat & Rajasthan
British Council
Shri Debmalya Sen
President
Indian Energy Storage Alliance
HH Radhikaraje Gaekwad
Vice President - Maharani Chimnabai Stree Udyogalaya
Trustee Maharaja Fatesingh Museum
Director CDS Art Foundation
Smt Tejal Amin
Chairperson
Navrachana University
Shalini Goyal Bhalla
Managing Director
International Council for Circular Economy
Sameer Gaikwad
Vice President
Heritage Trust of Baroda
Shri Upendra Pande
Managing Director
Gujarat Energy Transmission Corp. Ltd.
Niraj Kansara
Gujarat State Head
Government Coverage Group (GCG)
Axis Bank
Ankit Magan
Founder and Director
Retas Enviro Solutions Pvt Ltd
Mandar Kulkarni
CEO
Gujarat Circle
Indus Towers
Prof. Pratyush Skankar
Provost
Navrachana University, Vadodara
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This national-level summit will bring together stakeholders across urban governance, planning, infrastructure, technology, and sustainability. As India accelerates towards urban transformation, Vadodara leads from the front, with green municipal bonds, smart water systems, and a revived river ecosystem.
The event will offer:
- - Thought-provoking keynotes by policymakers
- - Practical insights through expert panels
- - A curated innovation expo
- - Live project showcases from India’s Smart Cities
Key Objectives
Showcase VMC’s sustainable urban innovations
Urban planning and policy frameworks to drive sustainable and efficient city
development
Promote smart & inclusive urban planning models
The backbone of the urban future.
Enable cross-sectoral collaborations among government, industry, and civil society
Advancing urban mobility through strategic planning, EV adoption, and seamless
multi-modal transport integration
Facilitate adoption of tech-based, climate-resilient infrastructure
Implementing rainwater harvesting, circular economy models, and innovative
waste-to-energy projects.
Celebrate citizen participation & community-led transformation
Leveraging technology for better civic engagement.
Sustainable Urbanization and Economic Growth
Enhancing quality of life through infrastructure investments that drive economic
progress.
Why Vadodara?
India’s Urban Innovation Leader
First Indian city to issue a Certified Green Municipal Bond
- (₹100 Cr, oversubscribed 36x)
Vishwamitri River Revival
- 967+ tonnes of waste cleared, bank bioengineering underway
Water Security Master Plan
- Capacity upgrade from 750 to 1,495 MLD by 2030
Green Urbanism
- Sayaji Baug park, urban tree canopy expansion, native biodiversity
Smart Governance
- IoT-based lighting, e-permitting, GIS planning via Smart City Mission
Eco-Resilience
- One of India’s few cities integrating urban crocodile habitats into planning
Focus Sectors
Smart Cities & Digital Public Infrastructure
Next-Gen Urban Mobility
Water & Waste Management
IT-Led Governance & Digital Public Goods
Security & Surveillance
Sustainable Urban Infrastructure
Green Energy & Climate-Resilient Cities
Affordable Housing & Urban Planning
Public-Private Partnerships in Infrastructure
Intelligent Traffic Management & EV Ecosystem
Smart Healthcare & Urban Well-being
IoT & AI in Urban Development
Why You Can't Miss This Summit!
Visionary Keynotes & Policy Insights
Hear from top government officials, policymakers, and global thought leaders on the next wave of urban transformation.
Smart Investment & Business Prospects
Discover high-value investment opportunities in Haryana's booming urban innovation and infrastructure sectors.
State-of-the-art Technology & Innovation Expo
Explore futuristic solutions in smart mobility, governance tech, security, and sustainable urban infrastructure.
High-Impact Networking & Collaboration
Connect with key decision-makers, investors, entrepreneurs, and technology leaders driving urban evolution.
Past Speakers
AK Singh
Additional Chief Secretary, Department of Energy, Haryana
Ankur Gupta
ACS Haryana
VS Kundu
ACS Haryana
T L Satyaprakash
CEO, DRIISHYA
Dr J Ganesan
MD Hartron
Durga Shanker Mishra
Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India
Hargunjit Kaur
Special Secretary Department of Finance Chandigarh Administration
Ritu Maheshwari
Chief Executive Officer, Noida Development Authority
Nidhi Choudhari
Deputy Secretary, Water Supply Department Government of Maharashtra
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