International, Defence and Summits · 26 May 2026

Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) to host India's first National AI and Digital Water Summit on May 27, 2026

Exam-focused facts from the 26 May 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) will host India’s first and largest National AI and Digital Water Summit in Bengaluru on May 27, 2026.
  • The summit aims to discuss the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies in urban water management with experts and policymakers.
  • Discussions will focus on AI-driven water governance, smart utility systems, digital twins, Internet of Things (IoT)-enabled monitoring, predictive analytics, wastewater reuse, and sustainable financing models for urban infrastructure.
  • The BWSSB will present the “Five Panchasutras” framework focusing on AI, data-driven governance, smart infrastructure, sustainable investment, and climate-resilient water security systems.
  • The BWSSB will showcase its ongoing digital initiatives and projects being implemented across Bengaluru.