Part 3 of the Making India Water Resilient webinar series explores how integrating hydraulic modeling with GIS — using Autodesk solutions and InfoWater Pro — can help utilities and engineering teams improve water network visibility, enhance collaboration, and make smarter infrastructure decisions. Join Rajeshwari Mynepalli, Technical Specialist in Water at Autodesk, to see how connected data and integrated workflows can support digital transformation and long-term water resilience planning. CPD certificates available to live attendees.
Summary
1. Welcome & Context Setting
- Introduction & speaker background
- Evolution of water modeling workflows
- Challenges in current utility modeling practices (data silos, time-consuming analysis, skill gaps)
2. What’s New in InfoWater Pro 2027
- Overview of latest release
Focus areas:
- Productivity improvements
- AI-assisted workflows
- Model accuracy & performance enhancements
3. Autodesk Assistant: AI-Powered Modeling Support
- What is Autodesk Assistant?
Use cases in daily workflows:
- Model setup guidance
- Troubleshooting errors
- Scenario recommendations
Live demo:
- Asking modeling questions
- Automating repetitive tasks
- Value: Reducing dependency on expert users
4. Enhanced Day-to-Day Modeling Workflows
- Faster network creation & editing
- Improved GIS integration & synchronization
- Scenario management & comparison
- Demand allocation and calibration improvements
- Streamlined reporting and visualization
Demo Focus:
- Import → Build → Analyze → Optimize workflow
- Before vs After (2026 vs 2027 efficiency gains)
5. Connecting Modeling with GIS & Digital Twin Vision
- Bridging engineering + geospatial data
- Real-time decision-making capabilities
- Positioning towards Digital Twin for utilities
6. Business Value for Utilities & Consultants
- Faster project delivery
- Improved collaboration across teams
- Better planning & operational decisions
- ROI and scalability benefits
