Sustainable Goa Summit 2026

The Sustainable Goa Summit 2026 was held on 3 November 2026 at Taj Cidade de Goa, Dona Paula, Goa, in partnership with Times Network and the Government of Goa. The summit provided a platform for discussions on sustainable development, responsible economic growth, environmental conservation and investment opportunities in the state. It aimed to bring these concerns into focus by highlighting sustainability initiatives across key sectors, particularly infrastructure, tourism and industry. The event brought together representatives from government, industry, infrastructure, tourism and the sustainability sector to discuss Goa's development priorities. Dr. Ajit Salunke, Associate Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department was invited as a Delegate representing the Academia.

The summit featured fireside chat between the Chief Guest, Dr. Pramod Sawant, Hon. Chief Minister of Goa Chief Minister and Times Network Editor- in-Chief Mrs. Navika Kumar. Other prominent speakers included Mr. Subhash Shirodkar, Minister for Water Resources; Mr. Subhash Phal Dessai, Minister of Social Welfare; Mr. Suhel Seth, Founder and Managing Director - Counselage; Mr. Sujeet Kumar Dongre, Scientist - Centre for Environment Education; Mr. Rajkumar Kamat - MD, EP Kamat Group; Mr. Glenn Kalavampara - Executive Director, Western Indian Mineral Association; Mr. K. Ganesh - Director of Sustainability & Corporate Affairs, Bisleri; Dr. Pradip Sarmokadam - Chairman, Goa State Pollution Control Board, Mr. D.S. Prashant, CEO - Goa Startup Mission, and Mr. Kiraan Mehta, CEO - FiiRE.