A Critical Moment for the Industry

North America’s transmission and distribution sector is navigating a period of extraordinary complexity. The rapid expansion of data centers, the accelerating pace of industrial electrification and the growing influence of artificial intelligence are collectively driving electricity demand to levels that existing infrastructure was not designed to accommodate. At the same time, utilities are contending with aging assets, tightening regulatory frameworks, interconnection backlogs and the increasing frequency of extreme weather events. The Transmission & Distribution Summit 2026 has been designed specifically to address these converging pressures, equipping senior leaders with the insight, strategies and connections required to respond effectively.

A Program Built Around What Leaders Need Most

The Summit’s agenda has been developed through direct engagement with utility executives and reflects the priorities that are shaping investment and operational decisions across the sector. Key topics for 2026 include managing load growth driven by AI and data center expansion, scaling 765kV buildout and large-scale infrastructure delivery, addressing interconnection queue backlogs and permitting uncertainty, strengthening grid resilience against wildfire risk and severe weather, and leveraging automation, storage and digital technologies to optimize system performance. Workforce readiness and cyber defense will also feature prominently, recognising the growing vulnerability of an increasingly connected grid.

An Exceptional Speaker Faculty

The Summit brings together a faculty of senior executives whose experience spans operations, engineering, policy, planning and grid transformation. Confirmed speakers include Mark Lauby, NERC Fellow and Chief Engineer at the North American Electric Reliability Corporation; Ahmad Ababneh, Senior Vice President of Transmission and Substation at ComEd; Joe Bentley, Senior Vice President of Electric Engineering at PG&E; Vandan Divatia, Vice President of Transmission Policy at Eversource Energy; David Stader, Chief Transmission Development Officer at AEP; and Ryan Hawthorne, Vice President of Grid Transformation at Central Hudson Gas and Electric Corp, among many others. Together, they represent the depth of leadership and operational expertise that defines this Summit.

An Invitation-Only Format That Delivers Results

The Summit’s invitation-only structure ensures that every participant is a qualified senior decision-maker, creating an environment where meaningful dialogue and genuine partnership can take place. Solution providers who participate benefit from pre-qualified access to executives actively evaluating relevant products and services, while utility leaders gain exposure to innovative approaches and technologies aligned with their most immediate challenges.

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PT Napindo Media Ashatama (Napindo) reaffirms its commitment as a leading Professional Exhibition Organiser (PEO) through Indo Water 2026 Expo & Forum, Indonesia’s leading international exhibition for the water and wastewater industry for the past 25 years. Held alongside Indo Waste & Recycling, Indo Renergy & Electric, Indo Security, Indo Firex, and Indonesia International Smart City (IISMEX) 2026 Expo & Forum, the exhibition will take place on 11–13 August 2026 at Jakarta International Expo (JIExpo) Kemayoran, Jakarta, bringing together innovations from six strategic industries on one integrated platform.

Having served as the industry’s benchmark exhibition for more than two decades, Indo Water continues to evolve as a business and knowledge-sharing platform connecting stakeholders from Indonesia and around the world. This year’s exhibition has received positive industry response, with the exhibition space fully booked and featuring more than 700 exhibitors from 23 countries across over 20,000 square metres of exhibition space. More than 17,000 trade visitors are expected to attend throughout the three-day event.

Ahead of the exhibition, Napindo hosted a Press Conference on Wednesday, 5 August 2026, to highlight the event’s readiness while reaffirming the commitment of government institutions, strategic partners, associations, academia, and industry players to advancing sustainable development through innovative solutions and technologies.

On the occasion, Lisa Rusli, Project Director of Napindo, stated that Indo Water, Indo Waste & Recycling, Indo Renergy & Electric, Indo Security, Indo Firex, and Indonesia International Smart City (IISMEX) 2026 Expo & Forum serve as an important platform to foster innovation, technological advancement, and cross-sector collaboration in supporting Indonesia’s sustainable development agenda. Entering its 20th edition, Indo Water further strengthens its position as Indonesia’s pioneering international exhibition for the water and wastewater industry by expanding its exhibition area and presenting a comprehensive programme featuring industry seminars, forums, and more than 80 Technical Product Presentation sessions, encouraging knowledge exchange across the water, wastewater, waste management and recycling, renewable energy, security, fire protection, and smart city sectors.

Indo Water 2026: Advancing Water Security and Sustainable Water Resources As Indonesia’s leading international exhibition for the water and wastewater sector, Indo Water 2026 once again showcases a wide range of innovations supporting national water security and sustainable water resource management.

Sandhi Eko Bramono Poedjastanto, Acting Director of Sanitation, Ministry of Public Works of the Republic of Indonesia, stated that Indo Water serves as a strategic platform supporting the development of water supply, sanitation, and wastewater infrastructure across Indonesia.

Support for Indo Water 2026 was also expressed by Agus Umar Yasin, Chairman of the Indonesian Water Association (IdWA), who emphasised that collaboration between policymakers and industry stakeholders plays a vital role in accelerating technology adoption and strengthening water governance in Indonesia. As part of the exhibition programme, IdWA will organise IdWA Training throughout the three-day exhibition, alongside the “Indonesia Roadmap for Water Resilience and Sustainability” Forum on Tuesday, 11 August 2026.

Indo Waste & Recycling 2026: Accelerating the Circular Economy through Sustainable Waste Management 

Waste management and the circular economy remain key focuses of Indo Waste & Recycling 2026. Yayah Rodiana, Head of the Non-Hazardous Waste Management Working Group, Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Indonesia, stated that accelerating circular economy implementation requires stronger waste management systems. The Ministry of Environment will also conduct a Coaching Clinic throughout the three-day exhibition.

In line with this commitment, Edy Supriyanto, Secretary General of the Indonesian Plastic Recycling Association (ADUPI), highlighted the strategic role of the plastic recycling industry in strengthening the circular economy and supporting sustainable development. ADUPI will also organise The ASEAN Recycling Summit 3.0 on Wednesday, 12 August 2026.

Indo Renergy & Electric 2026: Driving Energy Transition through Green Energy As part of this year’s exhibition, Indo Renergy & Electric showcases a broad range of green energy technologies supporting the transition toward a more sustainable energy system, including geothermal energy, hydropower, biomass energy, alternative energy, and clean electricity.Complementing the exhibition, the Spotlight Zone will feature “Driving Hydrogen Transition through Student Innovation” by the Antasena Team from Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS) on Thursday, 13 August 2026, showcasing the Hydrogen Motorcycle, winner of the PLN Innovation & Competition in Electricity (PLN ICE) 2024, which has also been exhibited at IPA Convex 2026 and the Global Hydrogen Ecosystem Summit & Exhibition (GHES).

IISMEX, Indo Security, and Indo Firex 2026: Strengthening Regional Resilience through Digital Transformation, Security, and Safety 

This year’s exhibition also highlights the latest developments in smart city solutions, security systems, fire protection, disaster management, and occupational health and safety through IISMEX, Indo Security, and Indo Firex 2026.

Dr. Drs. Safrizal, Z.A., M.Si., Director General of Regional Administration, Ministry of Home Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia, stated that the transformation towards smart cities should not rely solely on digitalisation but also on the effective use of technology to improve quality of life through smarter, safer, more resilient, and sustainable urban governance. The Ministry of Home Affairs will also host the “Waste to Energy Forum: Enhancing National Efforts Through Regional Governance & Yield Innovation” on Wednesday, 12 August 2026.

Support for Indo Security was also expressed by H. Abdul Azis Said, S.E., Chairman of the Indonesian Security Profession Association (APSI), who highlighted the importance of strengthening professional competencies amid the rapid advancement of security technologies. APSI will present a Spotlight Zone talk show entitled “Security Management System in High Risk Building” on Wednesday, 12 August 2026.

As part of Indo Firex 2026, visitors will also witness a Live Rescue Demonstration by the Jakarta Fire and Rescue Department (Gulkarmat), showcasing rescue procedures and emergency response practices to promote greater preparedness in handling emergency situations.

Strong Multi-Sector Support and Global Industry Participation The exhibition is supported by 30 ministries, government institutions, associations, and universities representing the water, wastewater, waste management and recycling, renewable energy, security, fire protection, and smart city sectors.

This strong support is further reflected in the participation of exhibitors from 23 countries, including Indonesia, Australia, China, Germany, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Türkiye, the United States, and many others.

With growing participation from government, industry, academia, and international stakeholders, Napindo is confident that Indo Water 2026 Expo & Forum will further strengthen investment opportunities, expand business partnerships, and accelerate the transformation of Indonesia’s water and wastewater industry towards greater global competitiveness.

Exhibition Opening Hours 

11–12 August 2026 : 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

13 August 2026 : 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Visitors are encouraged to pre-register to access the exhibition and explore the full programme of activities taking place across Halls B1, B2, B3, C1, C2, and C3 at JIExpo Kemayoran.