November 24 - 28, 2025, Chengdu

Interdisciplinary Forum of Frontier Sciences, Chengdu

An international academic forum dedicated to fostering dialogue and collaboration across disciplines at the frontiers of science and technology

Why IFFS Chengdu?

Hosted by Tianfu Jiangxi Laboratory in Chengdu, the forum brings together researchers and innovators from around the world to share insights, explore new ideas, and build connections that inspire transformative research.

IFFS Chengdu focuses on interdisciplinary integration and open academic exchange, featuring emerging fields such as quantum science, photonic information, artificial intelligence, advanced materials, clean energy, biomedical engineering, and data intelligence.
Through small-scale seminars and interactive roundtables, participants will discuss the convergence of scientific discovery, technological development, and practical application, while exploring opportunities for joint research and future collaboration.
The forum also serves as a warm-up platform for upcoming international talent programs and visiting scholar initiatives at UESTC and its partner laboratories — creating a space where ideas connect, disciplines merge, and innovation begins.

Format

Three forum days feature compact seminars, thematic roundtables and PI‑to‑PI meetups. Sessions emphasize candid discussion and cross‑pollination rather than long keynotes.

  • Seminar clusters: 60–90 min
  • Roundtables: 45–60 min
  • PI meetups and lab visits
Focus and Objectives

Advance interdisciplinary dialogue and warm up collaborations for next-year recruitment and visiting programs. Prospective faculty, postdocs and senior PhD candidates are welcome.

Organizers
  • Host: Tianfu Jiangxi Laboratory
  • Co‑organizer: School of Physics, UESTC
  • Organizing team: IMD Team; Shimmer Center of Tianfu Jiangxi Laboratory

Why attend?

Cross-disciplinary Exchange

International Cooperation

Discover Chengdu’s Research Landscape

Connect with Leading Research Teams

Dates and venues

Mon 24 Nov   On‑site registration Tianfu Jiangxi Laboratory (TBC)
Tue 25 Nov    Forum Day 1 One of: Tianfu Jiangxi Laboratory · Qingshuihe Campus · Shahe Campus
Wed 26 Nov   Forum Day 2 One of: Tianfu Jiangxi Laboratory · Qingshuihe Campus · Shahe Campus
Thu 27 Nov    Forum Day 3 One of: Tianfu Jiangxi Laboratory · Qingshuihe Campus · Shahe Campus
Fri 28 Nov      Cultural Excursion Chengdu city & surroundings

Registration

Registration fee: Regular US$678 (before deadline), On-site US$878. The registration fee includes accommodation in a single-occupancy room, meals, conference materials, and access to all forum sessions.

Deadline : November 19, 2025 (24:00 Beijing Time).

Contact :

Ms HE    hewei@jxl.ac.cn

Mr LEE   lihang@jxl.ac.cn