Welcome to CSIS-IAC 2026
After decades of scientific evolution, the study of Complex Systems and Intelligent Science represents one of the most transformative paradigms of our time. These systems—with their intricate webs of interdependencies and capacity for emergent behavior—defy classical reductionism, demanding instead a synthesis of perspectives from physics, engineering, computation, and beyond. What began as theoretical curiosities in nonlinear dynamics and network theory have now matured into indispensable frameworks, powered by advances in machine learning, AI, and large-scale data analytics. Today, we no longer merely observe complexity; we harness it.
CSIS-IAC 2026 conference stands as a testament to this progress. Here, the frontiers of complex networks, adaptive control, robotics, and intelligent medicine converge, reflecting a discipline that has outgrown its niche origins. True innovation now arises at the intersection of fields: mathematicians devising novel algorithms, engineers deploying resilient systems, and social scientists modeling human-machine symbiosis. Such collaborations are not merely beneficial—they are essential.
Hosting such a dialogue in Shenzhen is profoundly fitting. Much like the systems we study, this city embodies adaptation and growth. Shenzhen has been transformed from a manufacturing hub into a global beacon of technology, design, and cultural dynamism. Beyond its research institutions and startups, the city offers a microcosm of modernity: sky-piercing towers alongside serene coastal retreats, avant-garde art districts, and culinary traditions refined over centuries. For those attending in May, you are recommended to explore beyond the conference halls. Walk the OCT Loft to witness creativity in action, sample dim sum where locals queue at dawn, or contemplate the interplay of order and chaos from the heights of Dameisha Beach.
CSIS-IAC 2026 is not just a forum for ideas, but an opportunity to engage with a city that mirrors our own aspirations—relentless in innovation, yet deeply human in scale. The future of our field will be written by those who dare to think across boundaries, and Shenzhen is the perfect stage for such a conversation.
