2026 Speakers
Discover the industry leaders, innovators, and thought leaders who will be sharing their insights at Data Center World. Our carefully curated lineup of speakers brings together diverse perspectives and cutting-edge expertise to deliver valuable content tailored to your professional growth.
Anurag Bajpayee, CEO & Co-Founder, Gradiant
Anurag Bajpayee is the Co-Founder and CEO of Gradiant, a global leader in advanced water treatment solutions, helping Fortune 500 companies and the world's most critical industries reduce, reuse, reclaim, and renew water. Since Gradiant's founding in 2013, Anurag has led the company to become the world's first water unicorn, securing over $800 million in new contracts in 2024 alone and expanding its footprint across the U.S., Europe, and Asia. With a portfolio of 250+ patents, Gradiant delivers cost and environmental savings to Coca-Cola, BMW, Pfizer, TSMC, Micron, and many other industry leaders worldwide, and was named to Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies 2025 and TIME's Best Inventions 2024 lists. Anurag has led Gradiant's growth to over 1000 employees worldwide. Recognized for his groundbreaking desalination work, he holds numerous patents, has co-authored influential research articles, and was named to MIT Technology Review's annual Innovators Under 35 list.