Water and Waste Management

What Water and Waste Management does

Water and Waste Management (WWM) is a privately held environmental consultancy founded in 2019 and headquartered in Chicago, with operational offices in Hyderabad (India) and Bangkok (Thailand). The organization operates a global platform bringing together governments, industry, academia, NGOs, and startups to share knowledge on water and waste management, with explicit alignment to UN Sustainable Development Goals 3, 6, 11, 12, 13, and 17. Its team comprises consultants, scientists, engineers, and academicians drawn from the US, India, Australia, Canada, Europe, Singapore, and Thailand, with stated average experience of 30+ years.

WWM's core offering is its annual International Conference and Expo, first held in India in 2019 and subsequently in 2020, virtually in 2021, in Bangkok in June 2022, and at KIIT University in Bhubaneswar in February 2023. The conference format has expanded to 8 parallel tracks spanning water resources, wastewater treatment, solid waste, WASH, agriculture, resource recovery, zero waste, circular economy, and water-food-energy nexus. The 2021 edition introduced a 3D Virtual Reality Expo Platform (wwmexpo.com) providing year-round, 24/7 exhibition capacity. Beyond conferences, WWM organizes bespoke delegation programs for governments and corporate groups (covering travel, accommodation, site visits, B2B meetings), facilitates collaborative projects such as the 2,000,000 THB Thailand community water/forest/food security initiative, and sells travel packages for attendees.

Revenue is generated through four streams: conference registration (e.g., INR 15,000 + GST for a 2-day pass), corporate and government delegation services priced as professional services engagements, sponsorship and exhibition fees (including on the 3D VR platform), and unit-priced travel packages (THB 6,900 for Bangkok day trips; from THB 16,500 for Phuket 3D/2N). WWM is privately held with no disclosed institutional investors, funding rounds, or M&A activity; leadership comprises Founder & CEO Bhaskar Chilukuri, President Syam Pappu, and an advisory committee that includes MWRDGC Commissioner Mariyana T. Spyropoulos and CTWT Executive Director Dr. Prakasam Tata.

Name

Water and Waste Management

Legal name

Water & Waste Management

Website

https://waterandwastemanagement.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Water and Waste Management is a privately held environmental consultancy that organizes international conferences, delegation programs, and a 3D virtual expo platform to connect governments, industry, academia, NGOs, and startups on sustainable water and waste management aligned with UN SDGs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Consulting and Conference Services

NAICS

Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPADALAH

Water Resources, WASH & Integrated Water Management

Business & Public Services/International Organizations & Development/Climate, Environment & Sustainable Development Programs

Keywords

• Environmental consulting services
• Water and waste management conferences
• Delegation organizing services
• Knowledge exchange events
• Virtual exhibition platforms

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Conference Registration: Revenue from conference fees charged to participants attending international water and waste management conferences and expo events.
2. Delegation Services: Organizing delegations for governments and corporate groups with tailored programs including travel, stay, corporate events, site visits, seminars, workshops, and buyer-seller meetings.
3. Sponsorship and Exhibition: Revenue from sponsors and exhibitors showcasing products and services at WWM conferences and expo events, including 3D virtual reality exhibition platform.
4. Travel Packages: Arranging and selling travel packages for conference attendees including day trips and multi-day tours in Thailand.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Water and Waste Management (WWM) organizes annual international conferences and expos on water and waste management, runs a 3D virtual reality exhibition platform (wwmexpo.com) for year-round sponsor and exhibitor showcasing, and provides delegation organizing services for governments and corporate groups. The company also operates a collaborative projects platform connecting governments with startups and emerging industries, and delivers tailored knowledge exchange events (seminars, workshops, symposia) for business and innovation in water, waste, sustainability, and climate topics.

Product overview

Water and Waste Management (WWM) is an organization that provides a global platform for knowledge sharing and business networking in water and waste management. Their core offerings include the WWM International Conference & Expo (held annually in different countries since 2019), a 3D Virtual Reality Expo Platform for year-round exhibition, delegation organizing services for governments and corporate groups, a collaborative projects platform connecting governments with startups, and knowledge exchange events including conferences and workshops. The organization also implements community-based water and soil management programs, such as their Thailand initiative focused on water conservation and food security.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• WWM International Conference & Expo Annual international conference and expo bringing together policy makers, researchers, business leaders, investors, and entrepreneurs from across the globe for knowledge sharing and networking on water and waste management topics. The event features multiple parallel tracks, keynote speakers, sponsorships, and exhibition zones.
• WWM 3D Virtual Reality Expo Platform 3D virtual reality exhibition platform operating 365 days a year, 24x7, to reach clients worldwide, showcasing various technologies in water and waste management for sponsors and exhibitors.
• Delegation Organizing Services End-to-end delegation organizing services for governments and corporate groups, including travel, accommodation, corporate events, site visits, thematic seminars, workshops, business presentations, and buyer-seller meetings.
• Collaborative Projects Platform Facilitates collaboration with governments, start-up companies, and emerging industries in areas such as technological solutions, waste and water management, renewable resources, sustainability, and climate change.
• Knowledge Exchange Events Organizes tailored events including thematic national and international conferences, symposia, seminars, and workshops for business and innovation exchange in water and waste management.
• Community-based Water/Soil Management Program Thailand Community-based water management, forest conservation, and food security project implemented in Mae Pang, Sop Tia, and Mae Lan subdistricts in Thailand, in partnership with local universities and the Community Water Management Inspired by the Royal Initiative (CWMRI).

Quantifiable outcome

• 5000-10000 students engaged in capacity building activities
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

33 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bharathi TheerthacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Bharathi Theertha partners with WWM for environmental initiatives and sustainable development programs in India.
• AeroNerocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023AeroNero, founded by Durga Das, is a partner with WWM providing water technology solutions including bio-mimic desert water collection systems and partnerships with IIT institutions.
• WodercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Woder is a holistic water initiative partnered with WWM, focused on meeting SDG goals 3, 4, 6, 10, 11, 13, and 17 with emphasis on SDG 6 and 17.
• Global Refugee NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Global Refugee Led Network partners with WWM, chaired by Amer Alkayed, focusing on water access and environmental solutions for refugee communities.
• Zero Waste USAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Zero Waste USA is a featured partner for WWM conferences, providing expertise in zero waste strategies and implementations. The partnership contributes to conference programming with zero waste case studies and global impacts of single-use plastics sessions.
• Water ReusecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Water Reuse association partners with WWM to promote water reuse technologies and sustainable water management practices through conference participation and knowledge sharing.
• Indian Membrane SocietycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Indian Membrane Society collaborates with WWM on water treatment technologies and membrane-based solutions for wastewater treatment and reuse.
• University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) Energy Research CentrecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022UIC ERC partners with WWM providing technical expertise in energy solutions for wastewater treatment, Combined Heat and Power (CHP) technical assistance, and microgrid solutions for sustainable communities.
• MASAHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022MASAH Saudi Arabia partners with WWM for environmental and water management initiatives in the Middle East region.
• MAN ConstructionminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022MAN Construction supports WWM conferences as a sponsor and partner for infrastructure and construction-related sessions.
• Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRDGC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022MWRDGC is a key institutional partner providing commissioners and leadership for WWM conferences. The partnership involves joint conference hosting, technical sessions on wastewater treatment, and knowledge exchange on water management practices.
• Government of Thailand / Ministry of Education ThailandcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Government of Thailand, led by Deputy Minister Kalaya Sophonpanich, collaborates with WWM for the Thailand International Conference. The partnership focuses on sustainable water and waste management policy and Royal Initiative projects.
• Community Water Management Inspired by the Royal Initiative (CWMRI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022CWMRI Thailand, led by President Kalaya Sophonpanich, partners with WWM for the Thailand International Conference, focusing on community-based water management and the King's science initiatives.
• American Groundwater Solutions (AGS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022AGS International collaborates with WWM on groundwater management, water banking, and water resource assessment projects, particularly in Thailand and South Asia.
• King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022KMUTT partners with WWM for the Thailand community project, providing geospatial engineering expertise and innovation center resources.
• Maejo UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Maejo University collaborates with WWM on the Thailand community-based water management project, contributing academic research and local expertise.
• Rajamangala University of Technology LannacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022RMUTL partners with WWM on the Thailand community project, focusing on water management and agricultural development in northern Thailand.
• KIIT UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019KIIT University in Bhubaneswar partnered with WWM for the 5th International Conference in February 2023, hosting the event at their campus and providing academic collaboration support.
• American Water Works AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019AWWA partners with WWM for knowledge sharing on water treatment technologies, standards, and best practices in water management.
• Zero Waste International AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019ZWIA collaborates with WWM on zero waste principles, strategies, and international zero waste initiatives and certifications.
• Center for the Transformation of Waste Technology (CTWT)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019CTWT Chicago provides technical expertise on waste transformation technologies and partners with WWM for conference sessions and knowledge exchange programs.
• US India Chamber of Commerce MidwestcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2019US India Chamber of Commerce facilitates B2B connections between Indian and American businesses in water and waste management sectors through WWM conferences.
• Surge for WatercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Surge for Water collaborates with WWM on WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) programs, community-driven stewardship, and international water projects.
• LA SanitationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019LA Sanitation partners with WWM for sessions on urban sanitation, water reuse, and municipal waste management best practices.
• Water Research FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Water Research Foundation collaborates with WWM on research findings, water quality studies, and emerging treatment technologies.
• Environment Protection Training and Research Institute (EPTRI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019EPTRI, Government of Telangana, partners with WWM for capacity building, training programs, and environmental research initiatives.
• National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayat RajcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019NIRDPR, Government of India, collaborates with WWM on rural water management, sanitation programs, and panchayat-level capacity building.
• Osmania UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Osmania University partners with WWM for academic conferences, research collaboration, and student engagement programs in water and environmental management.
• Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019JNTU and its affiliated engineering colleges collaborate with WWM on technical sessions, student programs, and research initiatives in water and waste management.
• CaterpillarcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Caterpillar partners with WWM for sustainable solutions in water and wastewater management, contributing technical expertise and case studies.
• Kale TechcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Kale Tech partners with WWM, with Principal Chetan Kale contributing expertise on synergies between entrepreneurs in water and wastewater business.
• Swach Environment IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Swach Environment India, managed by Sourav Das Patnaik, partners with WWM for environmental solutions and waste management in India.
• Swedish Waste ManagementcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Swedish Waste Management contributes expertise on waste management practices and zero waste initiatives to WWM conferences.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• GreenBiz Group: Runs events (GreenBiz Summit, GreenFin) and produces research on sustainable business. Adjacent to WWM's B2B sustainability programming, though with broader corporate-sustainability framing.
• Sustainable Brands: Global community and conference organizer for sustainability and ESG-focused brands and practitioners. Adjacent overlap with WWM's sustainability and circular-economy tracks, but broader than water/waste.

Direct peers

• Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI): Organizes World Water Week in Stockholm, a flagship global water knowledge-sharing forum. Closely matches WWM's model of bringing together governments, researchers, and industry around water and sustainability themes.
• Water Environment Federation (WEF): Operates WEFTEC, the largest annual water quality technical conference and exhibition in North America. Closely parallels WWM's focus on wastewater/solid waste knowledge exchange and exhibition-driven revenue.
• International Water Association (IWA): Global water knowledge network that organizes major international congresses and events on water and wastewater topics. Most directly comparable to WWM as a multi-stakeholder convening platform for water professionals, though with deeper institutional membership base.
• Global Water Intelligence (GWI): Water sector intelligence and event business producing conferences (e.g., Global Water Summit) and research for the international water industry. Comparable to WWM as a water-sector-specific events and knowledge platform.
• World Water Council: Hosts the World Water Forum, the world's largest water policy event. Comparable to WWM as a multi-stakeholder, government-linked platform convening global dialogue on water resources, with stronger institutional mandate.

Regional players

• Singapore International Water Week: Government-backed Asia-focused water industry event. Comparable to WWM's Thailand-hosted conference in scope and audience, but geographically anchored to Singapore and supported by national agencies.

Broad incumbents

• IFAT Munich (Messe München): World's leading trade fair for water, sewage, waste, and raw materials management. A broader incumbent with massive exhibition scale that overlaps WWM's conference-and-expo model across water and waste themes.
• Aquatech Global Events: Global water technology trade show organizer with flagship events in Amsterdam and other cities. Comparable to WWM's expo and conference programming around water innovation and international participation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/WWM2021/?view_public_for=101319171841040
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/waterwastemanagement
• Instagraminstagram.com/orgwwm

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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