We are excited to share that our founder, Dr. Jagadeesh Gaddam, was invited to speak at the CII Water Start-Up Conclave 2026, organized by the CII-Triveni Water Institute in New Delhi.
What We Presented
The talk focused on how AI-powered geospatial intelligence can support better planning and management of water resources. Specifically, we shared how emerging technologies — remote sensing, numerical modeling, and machine learning — can help address water challenges at scale through the work we are doing at Smart Bhujal.
Key topics covered:
- AI-driven decision support systems for groundwater assessment and monitoring
- Satellite remote sensing for large-scale water resource mapping
- GeoPilot — our AI-powered geospatial analysis platform that lets users command their data in plain English
- How startups can bridge the gap between research and on-ground water management
About the CII Water Start-Up Conclave
The CII Water Start-Up Conclave brings together innovators, policymakers, and industry leaders working toward sustainable water solutions. Organized by the CII-Triveni Water Institute, it is one of India's key platforms for water technology startups to showcase their work and connect with decision-makers in the sector.
Acknowledgments
We are grateful to the CII-Triveni Water Institute for the opportunity, and to our mentors at IIT Tirupati — Prof. Shihabudheen M. Maliyekkal and Prof. Subrahmanyam Gorthi — for their continued support. Special thanks to Tanisha Roy for the coordination.
Engagements like these reinforce our commitment to building technology that makes a real difference in how India manages its water resources.