Chennai to Host 32nd Indian Plumbing Conference from December 17 to 19

November 13, 2026

Chennai: Chennai will host the 32nd Indian Plumbing Conference (IPC 2026) from December 17 to 19 at the Chennai Trade Centre, bringing together experts and stakeholders from the water, plumbing, sanitation and construction sectors.

Organised by the Indian Plumbing Association (IPA), the three-day conference will focus on the theme ‘Water, Plumbing & Sanitation: Operations & Maintenance (Challenges & Solutions)’. The event returns to Chennai after nine years.

The conference will feature more than 50 experts, three panel discussions and two technical sessions on December 17 and 18. Discussions will cover water and wastewater management, plumbing systems in hotels and healthcare facilities, design and installation practices in airports, metro stations and factories, water efficiency, wastewater reuse and smart monitoring technologies.

A concurrent exhibition spread across 50,000 sq. ft. will feature more than 100 exhibitors showcasing products, technologies and solutions. Entry to the exhibition will be free.

The event will also witness the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between IPA and IIT Madras to promote joint research, technical innovation, knowledge exchange and capacity building in the water and sanitation sectors.

IPA will unveil a new code titled Water & Sanitation in the Built Environment: Concepts, Systems & Services Planning. Its publication, A Guide to Good Plumbing Practices (AGGPP), will also be released in Tamil.

IPA National President Gurmit Singh Arora said Chennai’s experience of both severe flooding and water scarcity highlights the need for better water infrastructure planning and maintenance. He called for coordinated action by policymakers, engineers and industry stakeholders to improve water management.

Dr. S. Virapan, Chairman of the IPA Chennai Chapter, said the conference would provide a platform for technical discussions, knowledge exchange and industry collaboration.

Indian Plumbing Professional League Finale

The 10th edition of the Indian Plumbing Professional League (IPPL) 2026 was conducted across 16 IPA chapters nationwide in association with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC). More than 600 building industry professionals participated and will receive jointly branded NSDC-IPA certificates.

Winners from each chapter will compete in the national finale on December 19 during the conference. Awards worth a total of ₹6 lakh will be presented.

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