The First "AI + Optics" Integration and Innovation Symposium

AI for Science has been widely recognized in academic circles as an emerging scientific research paradigm, with remarkable achievements demonstrated across multiple fields. As a vital branch of physics, optics’ integration with artificial intelligence stands among the most forward-looking and transformative interdisciplinary directions in the current technological landscape. Consequently, "AI for Optics" and "Optics for AI" have become hot topics in research. AI is playing an increasingly critical role in addressing complex problems in traditional optics, optimizing high-performance optical devices, and advancing practical optical applications. Simultaneously, optics serves as a new platform for artificial intelligence, capable of overcoming bottlenecks in AI development, accelerating the execution of deep learning algorithms, and opening up new possibilities for high-performance computing.

The symposium will gather renowned experts in artificial intelligence, optics, and related fields to conduct in-depth discussions on cutting-edge technologies and latest research outcomes in areas including AI Optical Imaging, AI optoelectronic integration, AI optical communication, AI optical design and manufacturing, AI information processing, and frontier AI technologies and innovations, aiming to advance the development of "AI + Optics" discipline in China. CAS Microstar will participate in the symposium, showcasing a range of products such as spatial light modulators, high-efficiency coupling modules, and color holographic systems. Experts, scholars, and enterprise representatives interested in these areas are welcome to contact us.

Conference Time and Venue

• Time: July 15-17, 2025
• Venue: Xi'an Institute of Optics and Precision Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences

Conference Tracks

Ⅰ. AI Optical Imaging

Topics include all-optical computing, quantum sensing computing, super-Resolution imaging, optical transmission and inversion, polarization 3D imaging, backlight imaging, scattering imaging, spectral imaging, holographic imaging, holographic display, 3D display, intelligent optical navigation and remote sensing, aquatic optical imaging (ocean optics, underwater optics), optical neural networks, and AI biological (medical) imaging.

Track Chairs: Cao Liangcai, Tsinghua University

Ⅱ. AI Optoelectronic Integration

Covering AI photonics, intelligent optoelectronic systems and devices (optoelectronic chips, photonic materials, topological photonic devices, micro-nano light field modulation, intelligent control of dynamic photonic devices), integrated photonics, AI and ultrafast optics (lasers), AI and optical detection/imaging devices, nonlinear optics and laser technology, and optical metasurfaces and metamaterials.

Track Chairs: Wang Xingjun, Peking University; Zhang Wenfu, Xi'an Institute of Optics and Precision Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences

Ⅲ. AI Optical Communication

Including quantum communication, terahertz communication, optical transmission, fiber optic systems, optical signal processing, optical security, optical access, intelligent networks, and intelligent optical sensing.

Track Chairs: Yi Lilin, Shanghai Jiao Tong University; Wang Wei, Xi'an Institute of Optics and Precision Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences

Ⅳ. AI Optical Design and Manufacturing

Encompassing generative optical design, imaging optical path design, large-aperture telescope design, optical synthetic aperture design, conformal optical design, co-aperture design for optical and radar systems, simple optical system design, geometric optics modeling, and intelligent optical manufacturing.

Track Chairs: Xue Donglin, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics and Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences; Zhang Jinlong, Tongji University

Ⅴ. AI Information Processing

Covering optical guidance, complex scene analysis, parallel processing of complex signals, high-quality image reconstruction, precision measurement, optoelectronic detection, target detection and tracking, target recognition, ultra-low signal-to-noise ratio detection, and multi-dimensional physical quantity detection.

Track Chair: Jin Xin, Tsinghua University Shenzhen International Graduate School

Ⅵ. Frontier AI Technologies and Innovations

Including AI large models and their optical applications, acceleration of new optical discoveries via large models, applications of intelligent optics in the metaverse and display enhancement (AR/VR/MR), fusion of multi-modal sensing and large models, optical sensing enhancement in extreme environments, underwater robot vision systems, and ground security monitoring.

Track Chair: Li Xuelong, China Telecom Research Institute of Artificial Intelligence

The inaugural "AI + Optics" Symposium has set a clear direction for technological integration in the industry. Taking this conference as an opportunity, CAS Microstar has deepened cooperation with academia and industry, driving the optical industry from "precision" to "intelligence" and contributing to the independent innovation of China's high-end optical equipment.