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IFAT India 2026 advances technology and partnerships for India’s water and waste infrastructure

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More than 500 exhibitors from over 30 countries connect with 20,118 business visitors, including government agencies, urban local bodies, utilities and industry at the Mumbai edition

Six international pavilions representing China, Germany, Italy, South Korea, Norway and the NetherlandsPolicy and industry deliberations across the Blue, Orange and Green Stages, AIILSG Forum and Speakers’ Corner235+ pre-scheduled Buyer–Seller meetings focused on project requirements and technology partnerships

MUMBAI, India, Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — IFAT India 2026 concluded at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai after bringing together 20,118 business visitors and more than 500 exhibitors from over 30 countries to address India’s evolving water, wastewater, waste-management and recycling requirements. Organised by Messe Muenchen India from 9–11 September, the trade fair provided a business and knowledge platform for government agencies, urban local bodies, utilities, industrial users, project developers and technology providers to evaluate solutions, discuss project requirements and build implementation-focused partnerships.

The international presence included six country pavilions representing China, Germany, Italy, South Korea, Norway and the Netherlands. Dedicated SWAN, IWA, ULB, SME and Start-up Pavilions brought together established technology providers, emerging enterprises, municipal authorities, investors, researchers and professional institutions.

Solutions presented across the exhibition addressed water and wastewater treatment, treated-water reuse, digital monitoring, membrane systems, Zero Liquid Discharge, waste collection and sorting, material recovery, recycling, biogas, refuse-derived fuel, waste-to-fuel applications and energy recovery.

Among the new products showcased were Fornax’s R-MAX3300 for high-capacity Alternative Fuel and Raw Material pre-processing; NX Filtration’s compact, scalable Integrated Rack for ultrafiltration systems; Micro Transmission Systems’ Back Rake Screen for removing solid waste from large channels and drains; Fivebro Water Services’ SUMO-TESK range of multistage centrifugal pumps for high-pressure water-treatment applications and Thermax’s Miracle for treating high-TDS water while increasing water recovery and reducing energy use and operating costs.

Public and private stakeholders focus on project delivery

The Mumbai edition was inaugurated in the presence of Smt. Agnimitra Paul, Hon’ble Minister-in-Charge, Urban Development and Municipal Affairs, Government of West Bengal; Smt. Isha Kalia, IAS, Joint Secretary and Mission Director, NULM and PM SVANidhi, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs; Shri S. Suresh Kumar, IAS, Principal Secretary, Municipal Administration and Urban Development Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh.

Senior representatives from state governments, urban local bodies, diplomatic missions, knowledge institutions, professional associations and the environmental technology industry also attended the opening ceremony, reflecting the coordination required to translate infrastructure priorities into viable projects.

The inaugural ceremony also brought together representatives from the All India Institute of Local Self-Government, ASSOCHAM National Water Council, Builders’ Association of India, German Water Partnership, German Recycling Technologies and Waste Management Partnership, GIZ India, International Solid Waste Association, International Water Association, Indian Water Works Association, Material Recycling Association of India, National Solid Waste Association of India, SWAN India Alliance, TERI Centre of Excellence on Water Reuse, KPMG in India and IFAT Worldwide. Their participation reflected the cross-sector coordination required to translate India’s environmental infrastructure priorities into viable projects.

Bhupinder Singh, President – IMEA, Messe München, and CEO, Messe Muenchen India, said, “India’s environmental infrastructure agenda is entering a delivery-led phase. Technology choices must perform under local operating conditions, align with procurement frameworks and deliver measurable outcomes. IFAT India 2026 allowed decision-makers to assess solutions against real project requirements and engage directly with potential partners. Bringing these conversations closer to investment and implementation is where the platform creates lasting value.”

Katharina Schlegel, Exhibition Director and Global Industry Lead, IFAT worldwide, Messe München, said, “IFAT India 2026 demonstrated the country’s growing significance to the global environmental technology industry. The participation of policymakers, utilities, industrial users and technology providers enabled a meaningful exchange between international experience and local requirements. As part of the worldwide IFAT network, the Mumbai edition is building partnerships that can help proven solutions achieve scale in India.”

Knowledge programme addresses policy, finance and execution

With KPMG as Knowledge Partner, discussions across the Blue, Orange and Green Stages examined water security, sanitation, waste management, resource recovery, circularity, infrastructure finance and climate-resilient urban development within the broader framework of Viksit Bharat 2047.

At Speakers’ Corner, specialists presented practical perspectives on water reuse, Zero Liquid Discharge, digital water management and advanced treatment technologies. The International Solid Waste Association’s Young Professionals Group also introduced a proposed University Challenge aimed at bringing research-led ideas and emerging talent into the environmental sector.

The All-India Institute of Local Self-Government, Mumbai, led two forums focused on strengthening urban service delivery. The Chief Engineers’ Forum, supported by AMRUT 2.0, examined project execution, technology adoption and long-term performance across water, wastewater, sanitation and solid-waste infrastructure. Its National Conference, organised with UNICEF India, addressed coordinated planning for improved sanitation and waste-management outcomes across rural and urban India.

Commenting on the forums, Dr. Jairaj Phatak, IAS (Retd.), Director General, AIILSG, said, “AIILSG brings 100 years legacy of supporting urban governance and service delivery. Our nine-year journey with IFAT India has grown into a powerful platform for transforming municipal dialogue into actionable governance. As the Government Partner for Strategic Connect, AIILSG took pride at IFAT India 2026 in uniting grassroots innovation with high-level policy advocacy. While our specialised conference sessions tackled pressing frameworks around circularity, wastewater, and urban climate resilience, the ULB Pavilion provided a national stage for local bodies to present their indigenously engineered solutions. This seamless integration of technical discourse and ground-level validation is precisely what bridges policy intent with scalable execution. We value our enduring collaboration with Messe Muenchen India in steering local bodies in India toward a self-reliant, sustainable urban future.”

Buyers evaluate technologies against operating requirements

Municipal and industrial buyers used the exhibition to compare technologies, examine lifecycle and service requirements, discuss retrofit opportunities and assess how proposed systems could be integrated with existing infrastructure.

The Buyer–Seller Forum supported this commercial engagement through more than 235 pre-scheduled meetings between exhibitors and buyers from India and international markets. These meetings provided a structured setting to discuss project specifications, technology suitability and potential partnerships.

Looking forward

Reflecting on the way forward, Shri Rajiv Ranjan Mishra, IAS (Retd.), Former Director General, NMCG; Advisor, NIUA; and Chairman, IFAT India Advisory Committee, said, “India’s water and waste-management priorities require faster translation of policy into projects that deliver lasting results and help sustainability. IFAT India brings government, industry and technology providers together to address the practical challenges surrounding implementation, financing and operations. This collective effort will be critical to building water secure and resilient cities and advancing the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.”

IFAT India will return to Mumbai from 29 September to 1 October 2027, bringing the environmental technology community together to develop solutions and partnerships across India’s water, wastewater, waste-management, recycling and circular-economy sectors.

 

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RSVPify Launches MCP and In-App AI Assistant to Ease Event Planning Friction and Drive Simplicity

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New innovations introduce the RSVPify MCP for advanced AI tool integration and data connectivity, alongside the RSVPify Cue assistant, bringing effortless automation to event organizers.

CHICAGO, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — RSVPify, the event technology provider known for its user-driven innovation, today announced the launch of two flagship artificial intelligence tools designed to simplify as many steps of the event management process as possible. Built to meet users where they are already working, these new capabilities remove administrative hurdles so teams can focus on what really matters: creating exceptional experiences.

RSVPify’s approach embeds AI directly into the event management experience, helping organizers move from planning and configuration to execution with greater speed and control. The launch introduces two distinct innovations tailored to modern event workflows: the RSVPify MCP, and RSVPify Cue, a powerful new in-app AI assistant.

Empowering Enterprise Users with RSVPify Cue

Debuting today is RSVPify Cue, a native in-app AI assistant built to simplify and expedite workflows. Rather than adding unnecessary complexity, Cue allows organizers to simply instruct the platform to handle event setup, answer guest list queries, and surface event success metrics. It empowers teams to build and manage events through natural instruction, keeping the focus entirely on the guest experience instead of bogged down in repetitive tasks.

Designed to keep pace with the speed at which event organizers need to work and reduce the repetitive tasks they face daily, Cue allows users to:

Build Registration Forms and Websites in Minutes: Provide the event info and layout preferences to draft event registration flows in minutes and splash pages in seconds. Cue has the context from your brand and previous events to guide creation.Query Comprehensive Event Data: Analyze and share anything collected during the registration process, from ticket sales, attendance, and guest responses to check-in data, donations, and custom preferences.Simplify Post-Event Analysis: Easily summarize revenue, attendance numbers, and guest data to inform event ROI calculations and streamline reporting.

“The next evolution of event software will be spoken, not clicked,” said Ari Driessen, founder and executive chairman at RSVPify. “RSVPify’s AI assistant takes its cue from event planners and handles the busy work, so they can spend their time on the moments only humans can create.”

Bridging Workflow Gaps with the RSVPify MCP

The RSVPify MCP connector brings powerful, real-time data connectivity directly to event workflows by allowing enterprise users to integrate RSVPify with their AI tool of choice. Once connected, organizers can simply make queries or requests right within their external AI tool to query event data, make edits, and streamline planning and post-event analysis.

“Event technology should remove barriers, not create them,” said Travis Granger, CEO at RSVPify. “By introducing our MCP and Cue, we’re giving teams the power to plan, promote, and measure their events through simple, natural workflows that eliminate the busywork.”

Availability

Both Cue and the RSVPify MCP are only available to users on the RSVPify for Enterprise platform. The RSVPify MCP is available now via a custom connector, and will be live on the Anthropic Connector Marketplace later this fall.

About RSVPify

RSVPify is the event operations platform built for organizers who need simplicity, speed, and powerful automation across the entire event lifecycle. From online invitations and registration to ticketing and check-in, RSVPify handles everything from intimate gatherings to large-scale enterprise programs. Equipped with enterprise-grade security, robust branding controls, and bidirectional integrations, RSVPify is built to work the way modern event teams want to work. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois and trusted by over half of the Fortune 500. Learn more at rsvpify.com.

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Hannah Swanson
VP, Marketing
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MicroTech Named 2026 Corporation of the Year by USHCC

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Recognition honors 22 years of innovation, mission delivery, growth, and commitment to expanding opportunity for entrepreneurs, veterans, and small businesses

FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — MicroTech, a leading Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and technology solutions provider, today announced that it has been named the 2026 Corporation of the Year by the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC).

The recognition honors MicroTech’s 22-year history of delivering innovative technology solutions, supporting critical customer missions, creating meaningful economic opportunity, and demonstrating that entrepreneurial American businesses can compete and perform at the highest levels.

Founded in 2004 by Anthony “Tony” Jimenez, a retired U.S. Army officer and Service-Disabled Veteran, MicroTech has grown from a small entrepreneurial venture into a nationally recognized technology company serving public-sector and commercial customers. The company delivers technology integration, telecommunications and cloud, product solutions, systems engineering, audiovisual, and consulting services that help customers modernize operations, strengthen performance, and advance mission outcomes.

“This recognition from the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is an extraordinary honor for the entire MicroTech team,” said Tony Jimenez, Founder, President, and Chief Executive Officer of MicroTech. “For 22 years, we have built MicroTech around service, innovation, performance, and the conviction that entrepreneurial American businesses can compete and excel at the highest levels. This award belongs to our employees, customers, partners, and the communities that have supported our journey.”

MicroTech’s success has been driven by a people-first culture, disciplined execution, and a sustained commitment to customer outcomes. The company has supported federal, state, and local government agencies, educational institutions, and commercial enterprises with integrated technology solutions designed to improve mission performance, simplify procurement, and maximize return on investment.

As a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, MicroTech has demonstrated the value of entrepreneurship, service, and performance-driven growth. The company has created opportunities for veterans, entrepreneurs, technology partners, and small businesses while building a high-performing workforce grounded in accountability, innovation, and service.

Over more than two decades, MicroTech has earned national recognition for its growth, leadership, and commitment to excellence. The company’s innovation is demonstrated by six patents supporting highly scalable on-premises and hybrid cloud infrastructure solutions, including the MicroKloud appliance. These patented capabilities reflect MicroTech’s ability to develop practical, secure, and scalable technology solutions that support customer operations and mission requirements. Its continuing investment in technology modernization, telecommunications and cloud capabilities, supply-chain solutions, and strategic partnerships positions the company to help customers address increasingly complex operational and mission requirements.

“MicroTech’s story is proof that vision, resilience, and hard work can create lasting impact,” Jimenez added. “We remain focused on the future, investing in our people, delivering for our customers, strengthening partnerships, and opening doors for the next generation of small-business leaders.”

MicroTech will be recognized during the USHCC’s 47th Annual National Conference Closing Awards Gala Dinner on September 16, 2026, in Fort Worth, Texas.

About MicroTech

Founded in 2004, MicroTech is a leading technology solutions provider serving public-sector and commercial customers. The company provides technology integration, telecommunications and cloud, product solutions, systems engineering, audiovisual, and consulting services. MicroTech is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business committed to delivering exceptional performance, advancing customer missions, and creating lasting opportunities for its employees, partners, and communities.

Contact: Jennifer Berman, (703) 891-1073

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Status Solutions Adds New Inovonics Duress Card to Situational Awareness Offering

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Latest wearable option supports K-12 safety efforts while helping any organization strengthen protection for workers and patrons

WESTERVILLE, Ohio, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Status Solutions, a leader in situational awareness and life safety technology, today announced the addition of the new Inovonics Duress Card to its portfolio of safety solutions, continuing a longstanding relationship between the two companies and their shared commitment to improving safety across the environments they serve.

While applicable across a variety of industries and use cases, the wearable Duress Card holds particular significance for K-12 schools, providing teachers and staff with a discreet and accessible way to call for help wherever they are throughout the school day.

“In a school emergency, being able to quickly signal that help is needed is only part of the equation. The right information also has to reach the right people at the right time,” said Amy Jeffs, President of Status Solutions. “The new Inovonics Duress Card gives teachers and staff a practical way to call for help wherever they are, while our situational awareness platform helps turn that signal into actionable information. It’s about giving schools the tools to better protect their students and staff, and that same principle applies anywhere people work, visit or receive care.”

Designed for everyday use, the Inovonics Duress Card combines a lightweight form factor with the proven wireless performance of the Inovonics EchoStream network. Key capabilities include the ability to activate up to three different alarm conditions from a single device, location and real-time tracking options, a durable waterproof enclosure, haptic vibration and LED activation confirmation, and a sealed battery with an estimated three-year life.

When integrated with Status Solutions’ situational awareness platform, a Duress Card activation can provide critical information to help the appropriate people understand what is happening and respond accordingly, regardless of the type of situation and who specifically needs to be alerted that some form of help is needed.

“Status Solutions and Inovonics have a longstanding relationship built around a shared focus on providing reliable solutions that help organizations create safer and more secure environments,” said Tom Chittenden, President of Inovonics. “The new Duress Card builds on that work by giving schools and other organizations a practical, easy-to-wear option for quickly calling for help when it matters most. We’re pleased to continue working with Status Solutions to bring dependable safety solutions to K-12 environments and organizations across a wide range of industries and to support the efforts of the Status Solutions Network through our partnership with them.”

Status Solutions and Inovonics have worked together for more than 20 years, combining Inovonics’ wireless infrastructure with Status Solutions’ extensive CTI competency and situational awareness capabilities to create safer and more secure outcomes for thousands of organizations across North America.

While K-12 is a key focus for the new Duress Card, the need to quickly signal for help extends well beyond the classroom. Across healthcare, senior living, hospitality and other environments, workers, caregivers, patrons and visitors can face situations where immediate assistance is needed. Paired with Status Solutions’ situational awareness platform, the Duress Card provides a way to signal the need for help, while monitoring, alerting and reporting capabilities help ensure the right information reaches the right people so they can respond appropriately. Whether in a classroom, workplace or care environment, the goal is the same: helping create safer environments for everyone who depends on them.

ABOUT STATUS SOLUTIONS
Status Solutions believes awareness changes outcomes. For 25 years, the company has developed situational awareness technology that connects disparate systems and transforms the information they generate into actionable alerts and insights, helping organizations get the right information to the right people at the right time. Its customized solutions support life safety, security monitoring, environmental awareness, mass notification and data analysis across education, senior living, healthcare, hospitality and other industries. Status Solutions also created Status Solutions Network, which connects schools and local businesses to help fund school safety initiatives and strengthen communities. At the heart of it all is a simple purpose: to help people. Learn more at StatusSolutions.com.

ABOUT INOVONICS

Inovonics builds enterprise-grade wireless sensor networks and software for life safety and security systems in demanding environments. For over 40 years, our 900 MHz wireless technology has helped protect people, property, and critical operations across commercial facilities, healthcare campuses, schools, retail sites, and senior living communities. We help create safer, more efficient spaces through dependable hardware, versatile APIs, an extensible cloud platform, and seamless integration options that simplify system deployment and scaling. From intrusion detection and duress alerts to environmental monitoring and beyond, Inovonics technology drives safety, compliance, and operational efficiency when and where it matters most. www.inovonics.com 

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Cassie Lamprinakos Collins, Status Solutions
(614)642-2910
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