First edition Invite-only
The Aqua Forum
BYLDing for the future of aquatics
- Location
- Cavore, Bengaluru
- Date
- Duration
- 2.5 hrs + dinner
01/Context
India keeps building swimming pools.
In housing developments, schools, universities, clubs and public spaces.
A pool being there and a community using it are quite different things, and the Aqua Forum begins in the space between the two.
What if we designed the programme before we designed the pool?
02/Questions for the room
Three questions the evening is built around.
- Q1
Water safety
Who takes responsibility for safe access to water?
- Q2
Learn to swim
Who teaches a city to swim?
- Q3
Infrastructure that works
What should we build after defining the programme?
03/Format
One evening, three conversations, then dinner.
Three conversations, from safety in the water to the spaces we build for it.
- 01
Water safety
Who takes responsibility
- 02
Learn to swim
Who teaches a city
- 03
Infrastructure that works
What to build, and for whom
- +
Dinner
Drinks and networking
04/Speakers
The people who shape the water.
Arjun Chennu
Technology Development Lead, Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS)
Arjun Chennu is a marine technology and science leader at the Australian Institute of Marine Science, specialising in underwater technology, marine ecosystems, and innovative approaches to understanding our oceans. His work brings together science, technology, and real-world applications to shape the future of aquatic environments.
Paolo Debiaggi
Architect & Adjunct Professor, Politecnico di Milano
Paolo Debiaggi is an architect and educator specialising in sustainable architecture, urban regeneration, and the design of complex built environments. With extensive experience in aquatic and sports infrastructure, his work explores how well-designed facilities can contribute to sustainable development and urban transformation.
A. Jayashankar
Director, Myrtha Pools
A. Jayashankar is a senior leader in the aquatic infrastructure sector, representing Myrtha Pools and bringing extensive industry experience in swimming pool design, technology, and aquatic facility development. His expertise offers valuable insights into building high-quality, performance-driven aquatic facilities.
05/The room
Not a swimming conference.
A room of the people who commission, build and run aquatic spaces, working on one purpose: more people into the water.
By invitation
Real estate and infrastructure
Developers · asset owners · hospitality · architects
Education and institutions
Schools · universities · institutional leaders
Government
Sports · urban development · education · public health · municipal
Practitioners
Athletes · coaches · aquatic operators · water-safety specialists
06/Beyond the evening
What comes out of it.
- 01
A path to action
Principles for planning, safety and programming
- 02
New thinking
Fresh perspectives from across sectors
- 03
Valuable connections
Relationships that carry on past the evening
07/Venue
Where we meet.
Bengaluru · Thursday, 19 November 2026
- Venue
- Cavore, Bengaluru
- Date
- Duration
- 2.5 hrs + dinner
- Access
- By invitation
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