Dear colleagues and friends of ICOLD, 

On behalf of the International Commission on Large Dams (ICOLD), it’s my great honor to invite esteemed delegates from 106 National Committees of ICOLD, and specialists and experts working in the field of dams and reservoirs as well as their accompanying persons, to the 28^th ICOLD World Congress in combination with the 93^rd ICOLD Annual Meeting, to be held 16^th – 23^rd May 2025, in Chengdu, Sichuan Province of China.

ICOLD Congress is the most professional and influential academic conference in the international dam society, with the purpose of advocating the international community to work together to strengthen multilateral cooperation and exchanges, and jointly promoting “Better dams for a better world”. Chengdu congress will provide diverse opportunities to promote the international technical cooperation in the field of dams and reservoirs to a new level, and also play a critical role in promoting dam technology in the world. With all my confidence, it will be a grand meeting for participants from all member countries to sum up the past and look forward to the future.

I believe that under the strong organization of LOC, the Chengdu congress will provide an efficient platform for participants to conduct in-depth exchanges, experience sharing, business negotiations, and project cooperation. It’s also a precious opportunity for all participants to be involved in the ICOLD family, and to witness and experience the glorious history and the modern development of China.

It’s my privilege to encourage all the members of ICOLD family to attend the 28th ICOLD congress and 93rd annual meeting in Chengdu, May 2025. I am looking forward to everyone’s presence to the congress in person and in good health.

Yours sincerely,