A strategic meeting between the Water Institute's management, led by Rector Dr. Adam O. Karia, and distinguished guests from China, including Pan Hao (Director of New Energy Vehicle Technology, Shenzhen Polytechnic University), Liang Guangmin (Director of Computer Network Technology, Shenzhen Polytechnic University), Chen Li (Vice Principal, Hunan Mechanical & Electrical Polytechnic), Wu Zhengqian (Associate Dean, Hunan Mechanical & Electrical Polytechnic), Ma Guoping (Director of Enrollment and Career Services, Hunan Mechanical & Electrical Polytechnic), Li Fenghua (Officer of International Affairs Office, Zhejiang Institute of Mechanical & Electrical Engineering), Wu Hongjie (Vice Principal, Guangdong Polytechnic of Water Resources and Electric Engineering), Zhang Jin (Director of Academic Affairs, Guangdong Polytechnic of Water Resources and Electric Engineering), Gong Zhiwu (Director General, China-Africa Vocational Education Alliance), and Li Linlu (Coordinator, China-Africa Vocational Education Alliance).

The agenda focuses on innovation and skills development in water, sanitation, solar power energy, and engineering. Discussions cover water resources and electrical engineering, pump mechanics and engineering, pipe networks and systems, teaching/training workshops and laboratories, and the design and evaluation of competence-based teaching and learning. Additionally, the conversation includes addressing climate change challenges, flood management systems, appropriate technologies, and liquid and solid waste management.