2026 International Congress of Basic Science (ICBS 2026) will take place from August 9 to 21 in Huairou Science City, Beijing. As a premier global academic gathering in the field of basic science, the congress is themed “Advancing Basic Science for Humanity.” It will bring together leading scientists from around the world, foster high-level academic exchange, and share cutting-edge scientific knowledge with the broader public, creating a vibrant forum for intellectual dialogue and discovery.
To date, nearly 20 world-renowned scientists have confirmed their participation as plenary speakers. These include recipients of the Nobel Prize, Fields Medal, Turing Award, Wolf Prize, and Shaw Prize, as well as members of major academies such as the U.S. National Academy of Sciences, the Royal Society, and the Chinese Academy of Sciences. The congress is expected to attract close to 1,000 scholars and students from universities, research institutions, and academic organizations worldwide. Focusing on frontier issues in mathematics, physics, and engineering, ICBS 2026 aims to promote interdisciplinary collaboration and strengthen the connection between fundamental research and technological innovation.
ICBS 2026 will feature more than 20 plenary lectures and over 400 presentations by Frontiers of Science Award recipients. A poster exhibition will showcase award-winning research across all branches of basic science and interdisciplinary frontiers, highlighting recent influential achievements worldwide. The congress will also host a series of special events, including “Mathematics Night,” “Physics Night,” and “Information of Science Engineering Night,” where distinguished scientists will share their research journeys and insights. High-level cross-sector forums such as “Basic Science and AI Forum”will bring together prominent entrepreneurs and leading scholars to explore the integration of basic science and industry, promoting the translation of scientific discoveries into real-world applications.
