The International Congress of Basic Science concluded successfully at the Beijing Institute of Mathematical Sciences and Applications in Huairou Science City, Beijing, on Friday. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
On Friday, 2024, the International Congress of Basic Science concluded successfully at the Beijing Institute of Mathematical Sciences and Applications in Huairou Science City, Beijing. The conference attracted more than 1,000 scientists from China and around the world, and featured over 500 plenary reports, various academic sessions, and satellite meetings.
The international conference lasted for 13 days, attended by renowned scientists and scholars from home and abroad, including Fields Medalist, Turing Award winners, Nobel Laureates and dozens of members of national academies of different countries. They exchanged the latest development in the three major fields of basic science, namely mathematics, theoretical physics, and theoretical computer and information science. The gathering aims to promote interdisciplinary and international scientific cooperation. The six recipients of the 2024 Basic Science Lifetime Award delivered keynote reports on their respective fields, sparking heated discussions among scholars.
ICBS chairman, Fields Medalist Shing-Tung Yau said: "This is an important event for promoting the development of basic science and strengthen international scientific cooperation. For scientists, it is an academic feast of thoughts, ideas of the edgy scientific development, that could help them achieve new breakthroughs. We hope to provide young people with an opportunity to broaden their minds and learn cutting-edge scientific knowledge, growing their passion for scientific exploration."
The International Congress of Basic Science concluded successfully at the Beijing Institute of Mathematical Sciences and Applications in Huairou Science City, Beijing, on Friday. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
The conference organized a series of scientific events, including "Evening of Mathematics," "Evening of Physics," "Evening of Computer Science," "High School and College Students Academic Poster Exhibition," "Tsinghua TopTalks," and "Face-to-Face with Scientists." Over 500 outstanding young students of different ages from both domestic and international backgrounds engaged in lively and in-depth interactions with leading scientists. While gaining a sense of the spirit of science, they also demonstrated their thirst for knowledge and their passion for exploring basic sciences.
This year, the Basic Science Lifetime Award ceremony was lightened up by a special segment where middle school students presented flowers and gifted portraits to the award recipients. Fifteen middle school students from over 10 high schools across the country won in the "I Paint for Scientists" competition, offering the oil painting portrait they created. This is one of the most memorable and touching moments for all scientists and young talents attending the event, signally the scientific inheritance among generation.
The winner of the Basic Science Lifetime Awards for mathematics, Andrew Wiles, said: "Seeing the rapid progress China is making in basic sciences, there will certainly be more achievements and contributions in the future."
The International Congress of Basic Science concluded successfully at the Beijing Institute of Mathematical Sciences and Applications in Huairou Science City, Beijing, on Friday. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
The winner of the Basic Science Lifetime Awards for computer science, Leslie Valiant, said: "The conference has allowed me to better understand the latest research developments in various fields, ultimately benefiting us all."
In the "Touring Huairou" event, scientists visited Huairou Science City, Yanqi Lake International Convention Center, China Film Capital, the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Mutianyu Great Wall, and rural homestays, experiencing the unique charm of suburban Huairou scenery and its modern development. The "City of Light" Summer Concert held in the center of Huairou Science City attracted more than 500 guests to enjoy the tranquil evening and the delightful music. They were impressed by the "Huairou Lifestyle," emerging in the perfect integration of science and art.
"The scientific research infrastructure here is astonishing! In Huairou, standing next to the large-scale scientific facilities is truly spectacular! I will definitely collaborate more with Chinese scientists in the future. I especially look forward to having more opportunities to come to Huairou Science City to conduct scientific research."
The International Congress of Basic Science concluded successfully at the Beijing Institute of Mathematical Sciences and Applications in Huairou Science City, Beijing, on Friday. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
Huairou Science City has now entered a new development stage, with 37 scientific and technological facilities and institutions laid out, of which 10 are already operational. The number of scientific researchers in Huairou Science City has reached 23,000. Huairou District continues to support scientists and their work and life, striving to construct a favorable environment for technological innovation, and build a major world scientific center and a hotbed for innovation.
As the main venue for the 2024 ICBS and also the home to the Beijing Institute of Mathematical Sciences and Applications, the BBMG Xingfa Science and Technology Park has also won praise and attention from the participants. "I remember that this place was transformed from a suspended cement factory into an innovative base, and when I came back this year, the scenery is even more beautiful!" said a representative of the participants.
Huang Yu, who is in charge of Beijing BBMG Xingfa Technology Co Ltd, introduced that compared with last year, the park has competed the landscape of the area of 20,000 square meters, five conference buildings, one expert apartment building, one stadium, one library, and one supporting equipment building. "Not only is the scenery more beautiful, but the conference and research space is also larger this year. In the future, we plan to integrate with 100 hectares of the mining park to create a comprehensive spot for research, education and tourism," said Huang Yu.
As one of the organizers of the conference, the the Beijing Institute of Mathematical Sciences and Applications adheres to the development model of "75 percent applied mathematics and 25 percent basic mathematics research," and continues to build a top-notch scientific research teams. Through ICBS, the Beijing Institute of Mathematical Sciences and Applications hopes to create an international academic exchange platform, and to introduce more top scientists and young talents, cultivate outstanding students, jointly explore frontier interdisciplinary subjects, and provide supports for future technological development.
