Peking University is one of the earliest educational and research institutions in China to explore artificial intelligence. In 1985, Peking University established the Center for Information Science, which involved more than 10 departments across the university, including the Departments of Mathematics, Computer Science, and Radio Electronics. In 1988, Peking University established the first national key laboratory, the State Key Laboratory of Visual and Auditory Information Processing. In 2002, Peking University, relying on the Center for Information Science, founded the first Intelligent Science Department in China. In 2003, Peking University pioneered the establishment of the undergraduate program in Intelligent Science and Technology, which has been recognized as a national first-class undergraduate program. It has also been approved as a construction site for the national first-class undergraduate program and a doctoral degree program in Artificial Intelligence. In 2007, Peking University formed a complete education system offering bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees in the field of artificial intelligence, which was among the earliest in China. In 2019, Peking University established the Institute for Artificial Intelligence as an independent entity directly under the university, serving as a major platform for coordinating relevant resources, developing world-class intelligent disciplines, supporting national strategic initiatives in artificial intelligence, and cultivating top-tier talent in the field. In 2021, Peking University established the School of Intelligent Science and Technology (SIST) as a milestone in the development of its intelligent disciplines. In 2022, the discipline of Intelligent Science and Technology became a newly added first-level discipline by the Ministry of Education.
In recent years, Peking University has successively established the Institute for Artificial Intelligence and launched the General Artificial Intelligence Experimental Class and the Intelligent Science and Technology Experimental Class. With the support of the Institute for Artificial Intelligence, Yuanpei College, and external affiliated institutions such as the Beijing Institute for General Artificial Intelligence (BIGAI) and the Peking University Wuhan Institute for Artificial Intelligence, Peking University aims to cultivate internationally leading high-level, multidisciplinary talents in artificial intelligence who possess humanistic literacy, national consciousness, independent thinking, and interdisciplinary mindset, and who are proficient in core theories and technologies of artificial intelligence and are eager to explore new research paradigms. BIGAI, in particular, is guided by the mission of "pursuing the grand unified theory, creating a general intelligent entity, and enhancing the well-being of all humanity." It practices the strong nation strategy of "education, technology, and talent" and adheres to the research paradigm of "small data, big tasks." BIGAI conducts organized research efforts, aiming to achieve groundbreaking breakthroughs in the forefront of general artificial intelligence in terms of foundational theories, key algorithms, and innovative applications. It strives to promote original innovation and development in general artificial intelligence, and contribute to Beijing's goal of becoming an international center for scientific and technological innovation and a global hub for artificial intelligence innovation.
In response to the country's high attention to the development of artificial intelligence and to promote the healthy development of the new generation of artificial intelligence in China, there is a strong effort to construct the field of intelligent science, seize the initiative in global technological competition. Based on the discipline of intelligent science, the 4th "Peking University Intelligence" Youth Forum is jointly organized by SIST, Wangxuan Institute of Computer Technology, Institute for Artificial Intelligence of Peking University, BIGAI, and Wuhan Institute for Artificial Intelligence of Peking University.
This forum aims to facilitate in-depth academic exchanges on cutting-edge topics, share the latest achievements in the field of artificial intelligence and related interdisciplinary areas both domestically and internationally, and provide a high-level academic exchange platform for young talents from home and abroad. The forum covers various research directions in the field of artificial intelligence, including but not limited to computer vision, natural language processing, computational cognition and common-sense reasoning, machine learning, intelligent graphics and interaction, robotics, multi-agent systems, digital humanities, intelligent medicine, social computing, and more.
The 4th Peking University Intelligence Youth Forum is scheduled to be held online on April 20, 2023.
Forum Registration Requirements:
Hold a doctoral degree from a renowned university or research institution, and be under 40 years of age.
Currently hold a formal teaching or research position at a renowned university or research institution, or be engaged in postdoctoral research, or be a doctoral student with outstanding academic achievements at a renowned university, either in China or abroad.
Have a strong desire to engage in academic exchanges with the co-building units of Peking University's intelligent science discipline (Intelligent School, Wang Xuan Institute, Institute of Artificial Intelligence), or with Beijing General Artificial Intelligence Research Institute, or Peking University Wuhan Artificial Intelligence Research Institute.
Forum Registration Instructions:
Applicants should fill out the attached "Youth Forum Registration Form" and send it along with your resume, presentation title, abstract, and speaker biography to ai_forum@pku.edu.cn before April 5, 2023.
The expert committee will review the registration materials of the applicants and determine the list of participants.
The second round of conference notifications will be sent to the participants on April 12. Those who do not pass the review will not be notified separately.
Contact email: ai_forum@pku.edu.cn.
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School of Intelligent Science and Technology, Peking University（⬅click）
Peking University is the birthplace of the intelligent science discipline. In 1985, Peking University established the Center for Information Science, with the Department of Mathematics, Department of Computer Science, and Department of Radio Electronics as its main components, highlighting interdisciplinary collaboration. With the support of the Center for Information Science, the first national key laboratory at Peking University, the State Key Laboratory of Visual and Auditory Information Processing, was established in 1988. In 2002, Peking University founded the first Intelligent Science Department in China. In 2003, it pioneered the undergraduate program in "Intelligent Science and Technology," which began admitting students in 2004. In 2007, Peking University successfully established master's and doctoral programs in the field of Intelligent Science and Technology, forming a complete talent training system encompassing bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees, which was one of the earliest in the field of artificial intelligence in China. In 2021, the School of Intelligent Science and Technology was established, integrating the strengths of the original Intelligent Science Department, Wangxuan Institute of Computer Science, and Institute for Artificial Intelligence, and incorporating "Intelligent Science and Technology" into Peking University's "Double First-Class" disciplinary construction. In 2022, Peking University and Beijing Institute for General Artificial Intelligence were approved to jointly establish a national key laboratory for cross-media general artificial intelligence.
Looking back at the past, the school has made significant achievements in research areas such as computer vision, machine audition, and intelligent systems. It has undertaken and led multiple national-level major research projects, including National 973 Program, National 863 Program, and National Science and Technology Key Project, among others. The research results in fingerprint recognition, artificial cochlea, national space infrastructure, scene 3D reconstruction, and free viewpoint video generation have reached international advanced and leading levels.
Looking ahead, the school will focus on the construction of general artificial intelligence theory and systems as a long-term guide. It will explore pathways and new research paradigms towards general artificial intelligence, innovate and integrate six key areas: computer vision, natural language, machine learning, cognitive reasoning, robotics, and multi-agent systems. The aim is to establish a unified theory of artificial intelligence, pioneer the cognitive architecture and capability evaluation standards for general intelligent agents, and create general intelligent agents that can continuously evolve and upgrade on a global scale.
Wangxuan Institute of Computer Technology, Peking University（⬅click）
Wangxuan Institute of Computer Science is a secondary teaching and research institution named after Mr. Wang Xuan, the "Father of Chinese Laser Typesetting System." The institute adheres to the development strategy of "technology-oriented, market-driven," and takes serving the economic and social development as its mission. It emphasizes the combination of industry, academia, and research, focusing on cutting-edge technologies and core applications in the field of computer science. The institute has achieved significant research results, and Prof. Wang Xuan himself was honored with the highest national science and technology award in 2002. He has also received titles such as "Reform Pioneer" and "Most Beautiful Struggler." The research achievements of the institute have been awarded two first prizes of the National Science and Technology Progress Award, listed twice among China's top ten scientific and technological achievements, and three second prizes of the National Science and Technology Progress Award. The institute has also been recognized twice as major technological inventions in the information industry and twice as among the top ten scientific and technological advances in Chinese universities. The institute has consistently maintained an internationally leading position in the field of Chinese information processing and has played a significant role in promoting technological transformation and generating substantial social and economic benefits in related industries in China.
Institute for Artificial Intelligence, Peking University（⬅click）
The Institute for Artificial Intelligence, established in April 2019, is an independent entity directly affiliated with Peking University. It serves as a major platform to coordinate relevant resources across the university, build a world-class discipline in artificial intelligence, support national AI strategies, and cultivate top-tier talent in the field of AI. The institute consists of 17 research centers, including:
AI+STEM Interdisciplinary Directions (11 research centers): mathematical foundations, visual perception, intelligent systems software, smart and sustainable earth, neuromorphic intelligence chips, computer vision, natural language processing, computational cognition and commonsense reasoning, multi-agent systems, robotics research, machine learning
AI+Humanities and Social Sciences Interdisciplinary Directions (4 research centers): AI governance, digital humanities, computational social science, AI art
smart public health, intelligent healthcare
The Institute follows an appointment system that aligns with international standards, including tenure track positions for teaching and research faculty and research track positions for technical personnel. The institute continuously seeks to recruit leading academic figures and outstanding young scholars globally, focusing on interdisciplinary intersections in AI as mentioned above.
Beijing Institute for General Artificial Intelligence（⬅click）
Beijing Institute for General Artificial Intelligence (BIGAI) is a non-profit, new-type research and development institution supported by the Beijing Municipal Government and the Ministry of Science and Technology, with the collaboration and support of prestigious institutions such as Peking University and Tsinghua University. It was founded by Prof. Zhu Songchun, a globally renowned expert in computer vision, statistics and applied mathematics, and artificial intelligence, who serves as the dean of the institute. The mission of the institute is to "pursue the unified theory, create general intelligent agents, and enhance the well-being of all humanity." It adheres to the construction concept of "serving national strategies and leading global innovation." The institute aims to address the international forefront of general artificial intelligence technology and interdisciplinary fields that meet national demands. It strives to build a team of global experts in general artificial intelligence with a worldwide perspective. The institute focuses on constructing an open platform for general artificial intelligence and aims to achieve disruptive breakthroughs in the foundational theories, key algorithms, and innovative applications of general artificial intelligence. It is committed to promoting original innovation and development in general artificial intelligence.
Wuhan Institute for Artificial Intelligence, Peking University（⬅click）
Wuhan Institute for Artificial Intelligence of Peking University is an independent legal entity established with the approval of the Wuhan Municipal People's Government. Leveraging the strengths of artificial intelligence at Peking University, the institute aims to build high-level interdisciplinary research teams in the fields of general artificial intelligence, holographic society, smart cities, digital society, twin cities, and social governance. Its goal is to become a talent hub with distinct characteristics and international influence. The institute is committed to establishing a comprehensive ecosystem of education, research, and industry, and is dedicated to the construction of the "National Experimental Comprehensive Base for Intelligent Social Governance" (one of the first batch of comprehensive experimental bases in the country).
The goal of the Institute is to establish a leading national artificial intelligence research institution. It aims to build large teams, create major platforms, and undertake significant tasks, with a systematic approach to advancing holographic social modeling. The institute forms interdisciplinary and cross-domain research teams, and builds cross-platform, versatile, and multi-level simulation platforms. It strives to achieve holographic artificial intelligence for social governance and systematically conducts research on the "metaverse" to promote the implementation of application demonstration scenarios. The institute also actively promotes the transformation of scientific and technological achievements, incubates high-tech enterprises in the information field, attracts and gathers high-end leading talents, deepens industry-academia collaboration, and conducts talent cultivation, training, and international exchange and cooperation.
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