China Science Fiction Convention Concludes with Insightful "Sci-Fi+" Forums Exploring Future Frontiers

, /PRNewswire/ -- The China Science Fiction Convention 2025 (CSFC 2025) culminated with four high-profile thematic forums-"Sci-Fi + Talent," "Sci-Fi + AI," "Sci-Fi + Life Sciences," and "Sci-Fi + Future Transportation". The event took place on March 29-30 at Beijing's Shijingshan District's Shougang Park.

Themed "Science Dreams - Creating the Future," CSFC 2025 featured five core segments: an opening ceremony, professional forums, competitions, industry promotion initiatives, and public engagement activities. The "Sci-Fi+" forums, a highlight of the event, were organized by the Beijing Association for Science and Technology and hosted by the China Center for International Communication Development (CCICD).

The "Sci-Fi+" forums brought together leading minds from academia, the private sector, and the arts, including senior researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), officials from the Ministry of Science and Technology, and top management executives from China International Communications Group (CICG), Beijing Association for Science and Technology, Perfect World, iFlytek, Germany's Steinbeis, as well as award-winning science fiction authors and international communication specialists. Key discussions spanned transformative trends:

• "Sci-Fi + Talent": Introduced the Interdisciplinary Sci-Fi Talent Development Program, proposing novel frameworks for interdisciplinary education.
• "Sci-Fi + AI": Explored the intersection of AI and creative expression, highlighting collaborative potentials that redefine the relationship between humans and technology.
• "Sci-Fi + Life Sciences": Featured a presentation by CAS Academician Chen Runsheng, discussing the inspirational role of science fiction in real scientific discovery.
• "Sci-Fi + Future Transportation": Discussed next-gen mobility, from drone networks to hyperloops, driven by tech-sci-fi cross-pollination.