Academic Conference

1st Meeting of the Silk Road Astronomy Research and Education Alliance and 13th Silk Road Meeting 

  • Introduction

    Meeting Overview

    The Silk Road Astronomy Research and Education Alliance (Silk Road AREA，丝路天文联盟) is pleased to announce its inaugural meeting, formerly known as the Korea-China-Kazakhstan Meeting or Silk Road Meeting. This event aims to unite global experts to explore the frontiers of dynamical astronomy with high-performance computing, artificial intelligence, and other astronomical research. It will be an excellent platform for sharing knowledge, fostering collaborations, and discussing the future directions of astronomical research. Researchers from any country with an interest in the topics covered are enthusiastically welcome to participate.

     

    Key Details

    Event: 1st Meeting of Silk Road AREA (13th Silk Road Meeting)

    Host Institution: Institute of Astronomy and Information (IAI), Dali University

    Location: Dali, China

    Venue: Dali University, Ancient Town Campus

     

    Key Topics

    Research areas include the following (but not limited to):

    1. Stellar dynamics from Open clusters to galactic nuclei

    2. Compact objects in stellar systems (black holes, neutron stars and white dwarfs)

    3. Star Formation and Stellar Evolution

    4. Gravitational Waves

    5. Planetary Systems

    6. Interstellar medium

    7. High-performance computing and Artificial Intelligence in Dynamical Astronomy

    8. Leading-Edge Observational Techniques for Large-Aperture Telescopes

    9. Astronomy Education and Public Outreach

     

    Important Dates

    Registration Opens: March 18, 2025

    Registration Deadline: 23:59 (CST) , June 6, 2025.

     

    Scientific Organizing Committee

    Prof. Rainer Spurzem (ARI/ZAH, NAOC/CAS, KIAA/PKU) (co-chair)，Prof. Zhongmu Li (李忠木) (Dali U，大理大学) (co-chair)，Prof. Thijs (M.B.N.) Kouwenhoven (XJTLU)，Prof. Hyung Mok Lee (SNU)，Prof. Bobomurat Ahmedov (IFAR, UBAI)，Prof. Ernazar Abdikamalov (NU)，Prof. Kanat Baigarin (ECL/NU)，Prof. Chingis Omarov (FAI)，Prof. Bekdaulet Shukirgaliyev (HWU/ZU, ECL/NU, FAI)

     

    Local Organizing Committee

    Zhongmu Li(李忠木)(co-chair),

    Y. Fu(傅莹)(co-chair), Yangyang Deng(邓阳阳), Peng Yu(余鹏), H.Y. Gong(龚宏宇), Chen Wang(王晨), Wei Liu(刘伟), Mengxu Liu(刘梦旭), Jiaqi Wang(王嘉琦), Jing Cui(崔晶), Jian Hu(胡健)

     

    Registration Location

    The Hall of Shiduju Boutique Hotel (No.1 Hongsheng Road, Dali, Yunnan) 大理适度居精品酒店大堂（地址：大理市大理古城弘圣路1号山水间三期国际艺术家园）

    Time: afternoon of June 23 Representatives who missed the on-site registration on June 23rd are requested to register and collect their documents at the venue entrance.

     

     

     

     

     

     

  • Registration

     Registration （CLOSED）  

    1. Register and submit abstracts for oral/poster presentations via the on-line Registration Form: https://forms.office.com/r/wZ9N8EJFXA. (在线填写表单注册https://forms.office.com/r/wZ9N8EJFXA)

    2. Download and fill the attached Registration Form, then email it to iai@dali.edu.cn. (离线填写表单Registration Form发送到iai@dali.edu.cn)

    Registration Fee: Scholars (including Postdocs): CNY 1,200 Students: CNY 600

    Foreign participants may apply for registration fee exemption.

  • Fees

    Payment methods

    1. Cash or transfer at registration desk

    2. Advance transfer in China

    收款账户名称:大理大学

    开户银行:中国建设银行大理古城支行

    银行账号:53001716044051001465 (请注明:丝路会议+单位+姓名)

    Confirmation: A confirmation email will be sent upon successful registration.

    Assistance: Contact Dr. DENG Yangyang ( iai@dali.edu.cn) for registration support.

  • Participant List

    Registered List

  • Schedule

    Meeting Schedule

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation and Catering Arrangements

    The organizer will provide catering services on June 24-25. If you require accommodation arrangements (recommended), please provide the necessary details in the registration form. Contracted Hotel Rates Standard Room Single room: ￥380 per day Shared Room: ￥190 per day Suite: ￥430 per day Note: Accommodation and transportation are self-funded. Meals on the registration day (check-in) and departure day are at your own expense.

  • Traffic

    ↵TTTTraffic Information:

     
    Dali Fengyi Airport → Dali Shiduju Boutique Hotel:
    Approx. 30 km, driving time: 1 hour; reference taxi fare: CNY 100–110.
     
    Dali Railway Station → Dali Shiduju Boutique Hotel:
    Approx. 16 km, driving time: 38 minutes; reference taxi fare: CNY 50–70.
     
    Dali Shiduju Boutique Hotel → Main Gate of Dali University:
    Approx. 950 meters, walking time: 16 minutes.
    (Note: The Lichun Garden Hotel in the Dali Ancient City is only 360 meters away from the Dali Moderately Luxurious Boutique Hotel.)