Enthusiasts in the field of Hydroinformatics are cordially invited to mark a significant milestone on their calendars: May 27-31, 2024. The vibrant city of Beijing, China, is poised to host the HIC2024, a gathering that transcends the conventional boundaries of conferences.

HIC2024 stands as a beacon for those seeking an extraordinary expedition, delving deep into the profound transformation from natural to digital water realms. Throughout five immersive days, participants will engage in thought-provoking discussions, collaborative endeavors, and exposure to cutting-edge insights that promise to redefine the very fabric of hydroinformatics.

This conference is not merely an event; it is a convergence of brilliant minds at the forefront of water exploration and digital innovation. The stage will be set for experts, thought leaders, and enthusiasts to unite, collectively shaping the trajectory of water sciences and technology.

As the countdown commences towards this monumental event, we encourage you to stay tuned for forthcoming updates, speaker announcements, and exclusive glimpses into the rich experiences that HIC2024 has in store. Seize this opportunity to become an integral part of the transformative journey that will undeniably influence and shape the narrative of hydroinformatics.

Hydroinformatics is defined as the study of the flow of information and the generation of knowledge related to the dynamics of water in the real world, through the integration of modelling, information technologies and artificial intelligence considering sustainability and social implications for decision support and smart management of water-based systems.

The conference of the IAHR/IWA Technical Committee on Hydroinformatics (HIC) has a long tradition, dating back to 1994 for its first edition. The upcomming15th HIC 2024 will celebrate its 30th anniversary and the development of a vivid hydroinformatics community.

The conference will serve as a perfect venue and platform for practitioners, engineers, researchers, scientists, managers and decision makers from Europe, Oceania, and Americas to meet their Asian counterparts to exchange the most recent developments in the hydroinformatics field and the urgent water related issues.

Themes 

• Technologies for water management and monitoring

• Big-data, knowledge, and water data management

• Emerging solutions in modelling methods (AI, high performance computing, cloud computing).

• Digital transformation of urban water systems

• Hydraulic and hydrological modeling

• Climate change impacts

• Environmental and coastal hydroinformatics

• Complex water systems, remote sensing and control

• COVID-19 pandemic reflected in hydroinformatics

• Water – Energy – Food nexus

• Innovation in education and training in hydroinformatics

Confirmed Special Sessions

• From models to Decision Support Systems

• Digital twins for watersheds: challenges and advanced Hydroinformatic solutions

• Water knowledge platforms and applications

• Flash Flood Program: Advanced Hydroinformatic approaches for flash flood defence and prevention

• Urban flooding/waterlogging

• Extreme Drought and its Impacts in a Changing Environment

• New remote sensing methods and new products for hydroinformatics solutions

• Geospatial Intelligence and Watershed Analysis

• Modelling and machine learning for understanding flash floods and mitigating their impact on Society

Key Dates

Extended Abstract Submission and Special Session Proposals Deadline: January 31, 2024

Full Papers Submission Deadline: March 1, 2024

Notification on the Peer-Review Results: April 1, 2024

Revised Full Papers Submission Deadline: April 8, 2024

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