Introduction

China's accelerating urbanization and aging water networks have made leakage control a key challenge in the water-supply sector. Traditional detection methods are slow and labor-intensive, highlighting the urgent need for transformation through new qualitative productive forces, as emphasized by President Xi Jinping.

Technologies like satellite remote sensing, IoT sensing, AI diagnostics, and digital twins are enabling wide-area leak detection, accurate diagnostics, and proactive monitoring—driving smarter, greener water management.

The 8th Smart Water Technology Exchange Conference of the Six Eastern Provinces and One Municipality, co-hosted by the Shanghai Water-Supply Management Affairs Center and the Shanghai Water Supply Industry Association, will focus on "Empowering Leak Control through New Qualitative Productive Forces."

With themes of technological innovation, regional collaboration, and industry upgrading, the forum will explore breakthroughs in smart leak detection and support the creation of a "Precise Monitoring – Intelligent Diagnostics – Efficient Control" system, advancing the high-quality development of the water-supply industry.

Time: 13:00-16:30, June 4
Location: 4.1 H, Conference Area A, Shanghai National Exhibition & Convention Center

Agenda