Summary of Conference Call for SuperMap Software Industry Overview - The water conservancy industry has seen an increase in investment, but not exponential growth. In 2024, the cement engineering national bond project was approved for approximately 500 billion, and in the first half of 2025, around 200 billion was approved, with an overall growth rate of about 10% to 20% [2][8] - The national water network construction plan proposes an investment of 5 trillion during the 14th and 15th Five-Year Plans [2][8] Company Insights - SuperMap Software is responsible for the information technology portion of the Yaxia Hydropower Station project, which has a total investment of 1.2 trillion, accounting for about 5% of the total investment. This includes smart hardware and software for various business scenarios such as dam safety, flood control, and water resource scheduling [2][7] - The company has made significant progress in the water conservancy business, particularly in large hydropower station construction, with the Yaxia project expected to break even in about ten years [4][6] - SuperMap's internal estimates indicate a market space of approximately 10 billion to 12 billion for 2025, focusing on digital twin and information technology construction [5][17] Technological Developments - SuperMap, in collaboration with North China University of Water Resources and Electric Power and iFlytek, has applied for the Ministry of Water Resources' "Water Intelligent Body Innovation Center," focusing on visual intelligence and spatial intelligence [2][9] - The company emphasizes the importance of digital twins and artificial intelligence, noting that government demand for these applications is increasing, although they require policy support and a standard system for large-scale development [9][11] Financial Projections - The information technology investment in water conservancy projects typically accounts for about 5% of the total budget, with smaller projects ranging from 5% to 8% and larger projects like Yaxia potentially at 3% to 4% [3][13] - In 2025, Sichuan Province plans to invest approximately 80 billion in water conservancy, with about 5 billion allocated specifically for digital twin and information technology projects [5][14] Competitive Advantages - SuperMap's competitive advantages include compliance with information innovation requirements, extensive experience in data governance, and leading capabilities in intelligent body research, particularly in spatial and visual intelligence [15][16] - The company has been a key player in the water conservancy sector for nearly 20 years, accumulating rich experience in data management and software solutions [16] Market Expansion Plans - SuperMap plans to align with the information technology needs of large projects and focus on significant national investments, such as the 3-5 trillion in mobile investments in 2024 and the 500-600 billion in the first half of 2025 [10] - The company aims to leverage early business engagement to secure larger opportunities in the market [10] Future Outlook - The company anticipates a significant increase in AI orders in the natural resources sector, driven by policy and local government demand, with expectations of one to two times growth this year [19][20] - SuperMap has been actively researching AI since 2019 and has launched several AI products, indicating a strong commitment to this area as a future growth driver [19][20] Conclusion - SuperMap Software is strategically positioned in the water conservancy industry, with a focus on digital transformation and AI, backed by significant government investments and a robust competitive edge in technology and data management. The company is poised for growth in the coming years, particularly in the context of increasing demand for intelligent solutions in water management and other sectors.