The unification of quantum field theory (QFT) and gravity remains a central challenge in theoretical physics, with string theory providing a promising framework for quantum gravity. This endeavor has not only advanced fundamental physics but also spurred transformative developments in puremathematics, mathematical physics, and high-energy theory.
This conference will bring together leading international and Chinese researchers in string theory, integrable systems, and quantum field theory to:
Exchange cutting-edge ideas on recent breakthroughs and open challenges,
Strengthen existing collaborations and foster new interdisciplinary partnerships,
Explore the role of T̄T deformations and integrable models in bridging QFT, gravity, and string theory.
The program will focus on four interconnected themes, highlighting the synergy between theory and observation:
Higher-Dimensional Generalizations of T̄Tbar Deformations
Extensions of T̄T-like operators beyond two dimensions and their implications for holography and renormalization group flows.
Root-T̄Tbar Deformations and Integrable Models
Connections between integrability-preserving deformations, solvable lattice models, and their string-theoretic realizations.
T̄Tbar Deformations and Entanglement Entropy
Non-perturbative effects on quantum information measures, including holographic entanglement entropy and Page curve dynamics.
TTbar-like Deformations as Geometric Flows
Geometric interpretations of T̄T as a worldsheet flow and links to 2D gravity and random geometry.
These themes have broad applications, including:
Nonlinear electrodynamics and modified gravity theories,
Supersymmetric AdS/CFT and black hole microstate physics,
Two-dimensional CFTs and their deformed counterparts,
Integrability in AdS/CFT and beyond.
By uniting these perspectives, the conference aims to illuminate new pathways in quantum gravity, non-perturbative QFT, and their mathematical foundations.
Luis Apolo Velez, Tsinghua University (Tsinghua)
Soumangsu Chakraborty, Ohio State University (OSU)
Christian Ferko, Northeastern University
Shinji Hirano, Huzhou University
Stefano Negro, University of York
Tommaso Morone, Università degli Studi di Torino
Rubén Monten, CERN
Vinayak Raj, Huzhou University
Savdeep Sethi, University of Chicago
M.M. Sheikh-Jabbari, IPM
Alessandro Sfondrini, Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare (INFN), Padova Section
Dmitri Sorokin, Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare (INFN), Padova Section
Huajia Wang, KITS, UCAS
Pan Pacific Hotel and Serviced Suites Ningbo (99 Min An Dong Road,Yinzhou District,Ningbo)
Transportation Route Map
Ningbo Lishe International Airport (宁波栎社国际机场) to Pan Pacific Hotel(宁波泛太平洋大酒店)
1. By Taxi (Fastest & Most Convenient)
Route: Exit the airport terminal and follow signs to the taxi stand. Show the driver the hotel address in Chinese: 宁波泛太平洋大酒店, 民安东路99号 (No. 99 Min'an East Road, Yinzhou District).
Distance: ~22 km (13.7 miles) .
Time: 30–40 minutes (subject to traffic) .
Cost: ~¥60–70 (metered fare; includes ¥11 base fee + ¥2.4/km beyond 3 km) .
2. By Metro (Budget-Friendly)
Steps:
1)Take Metro Line 2 (toward Smart Park) from Ningbo Lishe Airport Station.
2)Transfer to Line 5 at Sanjiangkou Station (三官堂站) .
Exit at Convention & Exhibition Center Station (会展中心站), Exit B.
3)Walk 7 minutes (400 m) to the hotel.
Time: ~50 minutes total.
Cost: ¥6–8 (pay via Alipay/WeChat or single-journey card)
Ningbo Railway Station (宁波火车站)to Pan Pacific Hotel(宁波泛太平洋大酒店)
1. By Taxi (Fastest & Recommended)
Route: Exit the station's main hall and follow signs to the official taxi stand. Show the driver the hotel address in Chinese:
宁波泛太平洋大酒店, 鄞州区民安东路99号 (No. 99 Min'an East Road, Yinzhou District).
Distance: ~9–10 km.
Time: 20–30 minutes (traffic-dependent).
Cost: ¥35–45 (meter starts at ¥11; includes fuel surcharge).
Tip: Avoid rush hours (7–9 AM, 5–7 PM) for quicker travel.
2. By Metro + Walking (Budget Option)
Steps:
1)At Ningbo Railway Station, take Metro Line 2 (toward Smart Park) .
2)Transfer to Line 5 at Sanjiangkou Station (三官堂站).
3)Exit at Convention & Exhibition Center Station (会展中心站), Exit B.
4)Walk 7 minutes (400 m) west to the hotel (follow signs to Min'an East Road).
Total Time: ~50 minutes.
Cost: ¥6–8 (paid via Alipay/WeChat or single-trip card).
Note: Metro Line 2 operates from ~6:10 AM–10:30 PM; Line 5 from ~6:00 AM–10:00 PM2.
Hossein Babaei-Aghbolagh, Ningbo University
Bin Chen, Ningbo University
Ning Chen, Ningbo University
Song He, Ningbo University
Yunfeng Jiang, Southeast University (SEU)
Wei Song, Tsinghua University (Tsinghua)
Roberto Tateo, Università degli Studi di Torino
Speech-presentation abstracts will qualify for a registration fee waiver.
One Best Poster will be selected and awarded a valuable prize.