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

and 13th Silk Road Meeting (formerly Kazakhstan-China-Korea meeting):

Exploring the Frontiers of Dynamical Astronomy with High-Performance Computing, Artificial Intelligence, and Leading-Edge Observational Techniques

第一届丝绸之路天文研究与教育联盟国际会议（第十三届丝绸之路国际研讨会）：

通过高性能计算、人工智能和前沿观测技术探索前沿动力学天文

Host: Institute of Astronomy and Information, Dali University, Dali, China

主办单位：大理大学天文与信息研究院

Venue: Dali University, Ancient Town Campus

会场：大理大学古城校区

Dates: June 23–26, 2025

时间：2025年6月23日至26日

The conference is scheduled to conclude on 26 June 2025. For extended academic exchanges, we invite you to visit the Institute of Astronomy and Information at Dali University on June 27. An official invitation letter will be provided if necessary.

Registration

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.

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

The registered participant list can be accessed via this link.

Meeting Overview

The Silk Road Astronomy Research and Education Alliance (Silk Road AREA) 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: 1^st Meeting of Silk Road AREA (13^th 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

Preliminary Agenda

Time		Session
June 23	Afternoon	On-site Registration
June 24	Morning	Opening   Ceremony, Alliance   Inauguration Ceremony and Keynote Addresses
	Afternoon	Presentations, Poster Sessions, and Discussions
June 25	Morning
	Afternoon
June 26	Morning	Departure

Important Dates

Registration Opens: March 18, 2025

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

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.

Scientific Organizing Committee:

Prof. Rainer Spurzem (ARI/ZAH, NAOC/CAS, KIAA/PKU) (co-chair)

Prof. Zhongmu Li (李忠木) (大理大学) (co-chair)

Prof. Thijs (M.B.N.) Kouwenhoven (XJTLU)

Prof. Hyung Mok Lee (SNU)

Prof. Bobomurat Ahmedov (ITP, IAS, IFAR, UBAI, HAI)

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)

Visa-Free Reference Guide:

Please note that visa policies vary by nationality, we strongly recommend verifying the latest official regulations through your local embassy or government portal.

The list of countries that enjoy comprehensive visa free access with China is as follows:

Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Maldives, Kazakhstan, Antigua and Barbuda, Albania, United Arab Emirates, Barbados, Bahamas, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Dominica, Ecuador, Fiji, Grenada, Qatar, Mauritius, Serbia, Seychelles, San Marino, Suriname, Tonga, and Armenia.

From November 30, 2024 to December 31, 2025, China has decided to implement a unilateral visa-free policy for ordinary passport holders from 38 countries: Germany, France, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Malaysia, Switzerland, Ireland, Hungary, Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, New Zealand, Australia, Poland, Portugal, Greece, Cyprus, Slovenia, Slovakia, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Andorra, Monaco, Liechtenstein, South Korea, Thailand, Bulgaria, Romania, Croatia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Malta, Estonia, Latvia, Japan. Individuals holding ordinary passports from the aforementioned countries who come to China for business, tourism, visiting relatives and friends, and transit for no more than 30 days are eligible for visa free entry.

National Immigration Administration, P.R.C. on Further Relaxing and Optimizing Visa-Free Transit Policy for Foreign Nationals:

Fifty-Four Countries Eligible for 240-HourVisa-Free Transit Policy：

Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, lceland, ltaly, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Monaco, Russia, the United Kingdom, lreland, Cyprus, Bulgaria, Romania, Ukraine, Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Albania, Belarus, Norway, the United States of America, Canada, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Australia, New Zealand, Republic of Korea, Japan, Singapore, Brunei, United Arab Emirates, and Qatar.

Ports and Allowed Areasfor Visa-Free TransitTravelers underthe 240-Hour Visa-Free Transit Policy (in Yunnan Province):

A total of 9 cities and autonomous prefectures: Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, Chuxiong,Honghe, Wenshan, Pu'er, Xishuangbanna and Yuxi.

Contact: Institute of Astronomy and Information, Dali University

Email: iai@dali.edu.cn

【初校：邓阳阳；审核：李忠木；终校：刘梦旭】