From July 16 to 17, 2021, the “High-Level Academic Forum on Optimal Utilization of Water Resources” was successfully held in Nanyang, Henan Province. The forum was sponsored by the Henan Provincial Hydraulic Engineering Society and co-organized by the Nanyang Hydraulic Engineering Society, Shuiyu Planning and Design Co., Ltd., and other partners. Centered on the theme “Strengthening Optimal Utilization of Water Resources to Promote High-Quality Development,” the event brought together nearly 200 leading experts, scholars, and corporate representatives from the water sector to discuss pathways for optimal water resources allocation and sustainable development. As one of the co-organizers, Shuiyu Planning and Design Co., Ltd. was deeply involved in the forum’s organizational work and dispatched its technical team to participate fully in the academic exchanges, demonstrating its professional expertise and industry responsibility in the field of water technology innovation.
Authoritative Platform Addresses Water Strategy to Boost Regional High-Quality Development. The forum was guided by the Yellow River Conservancy Commission and the Henan Provincial Department of Water Resources, jointly sponsored by the Henan Provincial Hydraulic Engineering Society and Henan Water Conservancy Survey, Design and Research Co., Ltd., and co-organized by the Nanyang Hydraulic Engineering Society and the Specialized Committee for Optimal Utilization of Water Resources of the Henan Provincial Hydraulic Engineering Society (Zhengzhou University). During the forum, Mr. Li Peng, Vice Mayor of Nanyang Municipal People’s Government; Mr. Wang Xianzhang, Chairman of the Henan Provincial Hydraulic Engineering Society; Mr. Wang Guodong, Deputy Secretary of the Party Leadership Group and Vice Director of the Henan Provincial Department of Water Resources; and Mr. Yang Libin, Director of the South-to-North Water Diversion West Route Office of the Yellow River Conservancy Commission, attended the event and delivered speeches. Four renowned experts, including Professor Wu Zening from Zhengzhou University, gave keynote presentations on topics such as optimal water allocation for the South-to-North Water Diversion Project, provincial‑level water transfer coordination, and dynamic adjustment of water rights trading. The presentations provided in‑depth discussions on spatial optimization of water resources, coordinated allocation of the South‑to‑North Water Diversion network systems, and joint optimal deployment of multiple water sources, offering a comprehensive overview of industry trends and technological innovation directions. Concurrent technical seminars and case‑sharing sessions provided participants with a platform for cutting‑edge technology exchange.
Company’s Deep Involvement and Professional Contributions. As a vice‑chairman unit of the Specialized Committee for Optimal Utilization of Water Resources of the Henan Provincial Hydraulic Engineering Society, Shuiyu Planning actively assumed its co‑organizing responsibilities, assisting in the forum agenda planning, expert liaison, and logistical support. In the parallel session, the company’s technical team shared practical experiences on the theme “Smart Water Systems and Precision Water Resources Management,” highlighting technical achievements in county‑level water‑saving society development and unconventional water source utilization, which sparked lively discussions among the attending experts. Committed to the mission of “empowering water conservancy through science and technology,” the company will continue to deepen industry‑university‑research collaboration, promote the implementation of innovative technologies in Henan, and help maximize the benefits of the South‑to‑North Water Diversion Project.
Technology‑Driven Empowerment and Social Responsibility. In recent years, leveraging its professional strengths, including Class A qualifications in water resources assessment and three‑star qualifications in soil and water conservation monitoring, the company has completed a number of key provincial water conservancy projects, providing technical support for Henan’s water resources management. Through its participation in this forum, the company further strengthened cooperation with universities and research institutes, exploring key technologies such as joint dispatch of “South‑to‑North water plus local water” and intelligent control of ecological water replenishment, thereby contributing to the strategic goals of “determining city scale and industrial capacity by water availability.” During the forum, company representatives reached cooperation intentions with several experts, laying a solid foundation for subsequent technical breakthroughs.
Building Consensus for a New Journey and Charting the Blueprint for Water Development. The successful convening of this forum has created a high‑level exchange platform for Henan’s water industry and effectively promoted the dissemination and application of concepts related to optimal water resources utilization. Taking this co‑organizing opportunity as a new starting point, the company will continue to leverage its professional advantages, actively participate in industry standardization and major research projects, and contribute more “Shuiyu solutions” to Henan Province’s implementation of the water governance approach of “prioritizing water conservation, balancing spatial distribution, systematic governance, and dual‑pronged efforts.”
