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

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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

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AK Singh

Additional Chief Secretary, Department of Energy, Haryana

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Ankur Gupta

ACS Haryana

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VS Kundu

ACS Haryana

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T L Satyaprakash

CEO, DRIISHYA

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Dr J Ganesan

MD Hartron

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Durga Shanker Mishra

Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India

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Hargunjit Kaur

Special Secretary Department of Finance Chandigarh Administration

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Ritu Maheshwari

Chief Executive Officer, Noida Development Authority

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Nidhi Choudhari

Deputy Secretary, Water Supply Department Government of Maharashtra

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Address : Panchkula, Haryana

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