Electrofest Guwahati 2026 marked a significant moment for the region’s architecture and public infrastructure discourse, hosting a high-impact keynote panel titled “Gateway to the Future: Reimagining Architecture & Public Infrastructure Through Design, Landscape & Light.” The session, attended by 50–60 senior industry professionals, positioned Guwahati at the centre of conversations shaping future-ready, human-centric infrastructure in Northeast India.
A key focus of the discussion was the Guwahati International Airport, presented as a landmark case study for integrated design, sustainability, and passenger experience.
Electrofest Guwahati 2026 hosted a keynote panel on future-ready infrastructure, highlighting Guwahati International Airport as a model for human-centric design in Northeast India. Industry leaders discussed architecture, landscape, lighting, and technology shaping the region’s next phase of urban growth.
Inside the Keynote Panel
Curated by Amrita Jee, the session brought together professionals directly involved in the airport’s transformation. Ashish Kumar, Deputy General Manager & Head of Design at Adani Airport Holdings Ltd, outlined the technologies, design strategies, and long-term vision guiding the Guwahati terminal’s evolution as a gateway to the Northeast.
Priyanka Baroi, Deputy Manager – Landscape Architecture at Adani Airport Holdings, highlighted sustainable landscape strategies, including the use of grow lights to enhance ecology, climate responsiveness, and passenger experience.
Technical Deep Dive and Urban Context
Moderated by Ifthikhar Ilyas, Founder of Litelab, the panel examined grow lighting, automation, and experiential lighting from both research and implementation perspectives.
Adding the city’s planning lens, Anuj Bhajanka, Principal Architect at Bhajanka Associates, reflected on Guwahati’s rapid urban evolution and its readiness to adopt advanced architectural and infrastructure trends.
Guwahati at the Core
By anchoring the discussion around Guwahati International Airport, the panel underscored the city’s role as the primary gateway to Northeast India, not only in aviation, but in setting benchmarks for design-led public infrastructure. The session concluded with an interactive Q&A on the airport’s future impact and Guwahati’s broader growth trajectory.
Felicitations and Closing
The event concluded with felicitations by Nawal Kishor Sarda, President of GEMA, and Saket Raj Pugalia, Secretary, alongside Gopal Pasari. Convenors Abhishek Kejriwal, Naveen Sethia, Deepak Agarwal, Sourabh Bothra, Rohit Surana, programme convenor Anil Kumar Dugar, and Mehul Pasari also participated in marking the panel’s success.
Why This Matters
For Guwahati, the session reinforced the city’s emergence as a design and infrastructure thought leader for the Northeast, where airports, public spaces, and utilities are increasingly planned with people, ecology, and experience at the centre.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What was the focus of the Electrofest Guwahati 2026 keynote panel?
The panel focused on reimagining architecture and public infrastructure through design, landscape, and lighting, using Guwahati International Airport as a case study.
Q2. Why was Guwahati International Airport highlighted?
It was showcased as a future-ready, human-centric infrastructure model shaping Northeast India’s growth and connectivity.
