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.