Dear Colleagues and Students,

The Institute of Astronomy and Information at Dali University is pleased to announce the 1st Meeting of the Silk Road Astronomy Research and Education Alliance and 13th Silk Road Meeting, formerly known as the Korea-China-Kazakhstan Meeting or Silk Road Meeting. The conference will be held from June 23 to 26, 2025, at the Ancient Town Campus of Dali University, China. Online registration is now open, with a deadline of 23:59 (China Standard Time, UTC+8), June 6, 2025. For details, visit our conference website:
https://www.dali.edu.cn/twy/xwdt/a2709a9be6e64aaf93d76510d684358e.htm

Conference Overview

This conference 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 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

Registration Instructions

Online Registration:

Submit via the website: https://forms.office.com/r/wZ9N8EJFXA

If encountering registration difficulties, email the completed Registration Form (attached) to iai@dali.edu.cn.

Accommodation

Due to limited accommodation options in Dali Ancient Town, participants requiring assistance with hotel bookings should indicate their preferences (check-in/check-out dates, room type) in the Registration Form.

Note: Accommodation and transportation are self-funded.

We warmly welcome researchers, educators, and students worldwide to join us in advancing the frontiers of astronomy! For inquiries, contact iai@dali.edu.cn.

We look forward to welcoming you to Dali in June 2025!

Best regards,

Organizing Committee

Dali University, China

iai@dali.edu.cn