Recently, IPE Global Ltd. participated in the EAW Global Aqua Expo 2026, held from 6-8 August 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
Representing IPE Global, Mr Amit Gupta, Associate Director, attended the expo and engaged with industry professionals, technology providers and sector experts to explore emerging solutions and practices shaping the future of the water sector.
Some of the key areas highlighted during the event included:
🔹 Water & wastewater treatment, recycling and reuse
🔹 Smart metering and digital water management
🔹 Automation and data-driven decision-making
🔹 Non-Revenue Water (NRW) reduction
🔹 Resource recovery and circular economy approaches
🔹 Climate-resilient and resource-efficient water infrastructure
The discussions and technical sessions reinforced the growing role of digital technologies, automation, innovation and integrated water resource management in improving water security, operational efficiency and service delivery.
The expo also provided an excellent platform for knowledge exchange, networking and industry collaboration, offering valuable perspectives on how emerging technologies and sustainable practices can help cities and utilities respond to increasingly complex water challenges.
Ricardo has 35 years´ experience in private sector development, regulatory reform, regional and local economic development in the European Union, Western Balkans, Easter Partnership Countries, Middle East, Africa, etc. He is tasked with developing our strategic operations in continental Europe and Ukraine.
Ricardo is a seasoned international development professional with over 30 years of experience designing and delivering Private Sector Development and economic growth initiatives across more than 50 countries spanning Central, Eastern and Southeast Europe, the CIS, Africa, MEDA, and Asia. He holds both a bachelor’s degree and PhD from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and is a Certified Management Consultant (CMC).
Ricardo brings a unique combination of strategic insight and practical implementation expertise. He has led high-impact assignments for key development institutions, including the European Commission, OECD, GIZ, FCDO/DFID, UNDP, UNCTAD, EBRD, ILO, ADB, World Bank, USAID, and Danida.
With a deep and practical understanding of institutional architecture, policy environment, and post-conflict recovery dynamics, and a career spanning over 30 years across transition economies, Ricardo brings not only technical depth but also a trusted reputation among donors, policymakers and peers.He is leading Triple Line’s strategic expansion into continental Europe, including Ukraine, while strengthening our credibility across the broader region and beyond. Proven Expertise Across Our Core Pillars. Ricardo’s work focuses on the areas central to Triple Line’s evolving service offering: Governance & Institutional Reform: advising public institutions on regulatory impact, policy reform, and donor coordination, Private Sector Development: strategy development for SME ecosystems, innovation, and competitiveness, Infrastructure Enabling Conditions: support for investment climate improvement and regional/local economic development and Cross-cutting themes, including green transition, women’s economic empowerment, and inclusive growth