Central Asia–China Young Scientists Academic Conference 2026
Promoting academic exchange, collaborative innovation, and long-term research cooperation between young scientists from China and Central Asia.
About the Event
The Central Asia—China Young Scientists Academic Conference 2026 (CAYSAC 2026) is an international academic platform designed to facilitate interdisciplinary dialogue, knowledge sharing, and collaborative research between emerging scholars from China and Central Asia. The conference focuses on addressing shared regional priorities through scientific innovation and academic cooperation.
AOU's Role and Commitment
As a pan-African institution dedicated to open and inclusive education, Africa Open University (AOU) is pleased to support CAYSAC 2026. AOU recognizes the importance of fostering young scientific talent and promoting cross-regional academic exchange. By engaging with this initiative, AOU aims to:
- Encourage knowledge transfer between Africa, China, and Central Asia in areas of mutual interest.
- Promote open science and digital learning platforms for young researchers.
- Support capacity-building in agriculture, energy, environmental sciences, and education.
Conference Focus Areas
CAYSAC 2026 addresses several thematic areas aligned with global development priorities:
- Agriculture and Water Resources: Water-saving agriculture, food security, irrigation, soil improvement, and climate adaptation.
- Energy and Materials: Renewable energy, solar and wind power, oil and gas processing, mineral resources, and new materials.
- Environmental and Biological Sciences: Desertification control, biodiversity, environmental monitoring, biomedicine, and agricultural biotechnology.
- Education and Skills Development: Higher education reform, digital learning, vocational education, teacher training, and skills for industry needs.
- Regional Cooperation and Cultural Exchange: China-Central Asia cooperation, youth development, civilizational dialogue, and social transformation.
Keynote Speakers
The conference features invited presentations from leading researchers and emerging scholars, including:
- Prof. Dr. Jizhou Jiang (Wuhan Institute of Technology, China) – Materials Science and Engineering
- Prof. Dr. Obid Tursunov (TIIAME National Research University, Uzbekistan) – Agricultural and Irrigation Engineering
- Prof. Dr. Yuguang Zhou (China Agricultural University, China) – Agricultural and Biological Engineering
- Dr. Bayu Nugraha (Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia) – Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
- Assist. Prof. Esmaeil Mehryar (Isfahan University of Technology, Iran) – Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
- PhD. Avliyobek Juraboev (TIIAME National Research University, Uzbekistan) – Agricultural and Irrigation Engineering
Call for Papers
Young scientists, PhD candidates, and researchers are invited to submit manuscripts to affiliated journals. Submission details:
- Submission Email: se@iaoalliance.org
- Preferred Language: English (Teaching Research accepts multilingual submissions)
- Email Subject: CAYSAC2026_Paper_[Name]_[Field]
- Submission Deadline: May 20, 2026
- Notification: Before May 22, 2026
Registration and Participation
Interested participants may register as speakers or audience members. The conference will be conducted via Zoom and live-streamed on the official website. Registration is free, and participation certificates are available for eligible attendees.
Compliance and Academic Ethics
CAYSAC 2026 is a non-profit academic activity conducted in compliance with applicable regulations and academic ethics, focusing solely on scholarly exchange and professional academic discussion.
AOU's Commitment to Global Academic Cooperation
AOU remains committed to supporting initiatives that connect young researchers across regions, promote open science, and advance sustainable development through education and innovation. By partnering with global academic networks, AOU continues to build bridges for knowledge exchange and capacity development in Africa and beyond.