About the Conference The National WASH Conference 2026 is being organised on 16 Febraury 2026 by Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee - National Institute of Water and Sanitation (SPM-NIWAS) to provide a national platform for dialogue, research dissemination, innovation exchange, and policy reflection on emerging WASH challenges in the context of climate change, water stress, sustainability, digital transformation, and circular economy approaches. Aligned with Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) -6, JJM, and SBM-G, the Conference will bring together policymakers, researchers, engineers, academicians, practitioners, development partners, private-sector stakeholders, start-ups, and young professionals from across the country. Theme: Innovations and Best Practices in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Objectives of the Conference Knowledge Exchange Showcase innovations, research findings, scalable models, and best practices in WASH Promote learning aligned with JJM, SBM-G, and global WASH frameworks Policy & Governance Strengthening Examine governance, institutional, and financing mechanisms for sustainable WASH Integrate climate adaptation, mitigation, and resilience into WASH planning Capacity Building Strengthen capacities in water quality management, O&M, water budgeting, FSSM, and sanitation value chains Promote inclusive, gender-responsive, and community-driven WASH systems Digital & Green Transition - Highlight applications of IoT, GIS, dashboards, digital twins, predictive analytics, and low-carbon technologies Collaboration & Networking - Foster partnerships among Government, Academia, Civil Society, Private Sector, and Communities Who Can Participate The National WASH Conference 2026, welcomes participation from Researchers, Academicians, Practitioners and Technologists in the area of Water and Sanitations and a wide spectrum of stakeholders engaged in Planning, Implementation, Research, Innovation and Governance of WASH systems. Thematic Areas Source sustainability & water security Water quality management & treatment technologies Emerging contaminants Water governance & institutional strengthening Greywater management Plastic waste & Single-Use Plastic (SUP) elimination ODF Plus – beyond toilets Sanitation value chain & circular economy Faecal Sludge & Septage Management (FSSM) Digital WASH (IoT, GIS, dashboards, digital twins) Climate-resilient and low-carbon WASH solutions Important Dates Call for Papers: 26 December 2025 Extended Abstract Submission: 26 January 2026 Acceptance Notification: 31 January 2026 Full Paper Submission: 09 February 2026 PPT / Poster Submission: 11 February 2026 Conference Date: 16 February 2026 Whom to contact Email: spmniwas.nwc2026@gmail.com Phone: +91 83349 49342 (Mr. Rangeet Mitra) Source : SPM NIWAS