Organizers

Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences；

Jingdezhen Ceramic University

Executive Organizers

Shanghai Research Society of Science and Technology of Ancient Ceramics; 

School of Archaeology, Cultural Relics and Museum, Jingdezhen Ceramic University

Introduction  

The International Symposium on Ancient Ceramics (ISAC) was initiated in 1982 by Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (SICCAS), under the leadership of materials science pioneers Dongsheng Yan and Jiazhi Li. Its research tradition dates back to 1928, when Ren Zhou first applied scientific methods to study ancient ceramics, marking the inception of China’s scientific research in this field. Held triennially, the symposium has successfully convened 13 sessions so far, attracting active participation from scholars across over 20 countries and regions in Asia, Europe, the Americas, and beyond. Today, ISAC stands as a vital platform for disseminating cutting-edge research in ancient ceramics. ISAC'2025 aims to address critical issues in ancient ceramic technology, historical evolution, and conservation through interdisciplinary dialogue and global collaboration. Join us！

Themes 

Submissions are encouraged in the following areas, but not limited to:  

1)Ancient Ceramics Science: 

archaeometric analysis, firing techniques, raw material sourcing, integrating computational modeling with experimental archaeology approaches

2) Archaeological and Historical Studies:

Regional ceramic production systems, trade networks, and cross-cultural influences  

3) Advanced Analytical Techniques:

Applications of various methods in provenance studies and technological reconstruction.  

4) Interdisciplinary Approaches:

Integration of art, history, materials science, and archaeology to decode ceramic production practices.

5) Conservation and Restoration:

Innovative methods and materials for preserving ceramic artifacts, including environmental impact assessments and digital archiving.  

Abstract Submission  

https://isac2025.casconf.cn/profile/submission

Important Dates  

Abstract Submission Opens: March 17

Abstract Submission Deadline:  extended to August 31st

Notification of Abstract Acceptance: August ＆ September,2025

Early-Bird Registration Deadline: August 31

Event period: October 28–31, 2025

Venue & Accommodation   

Taoyi Dongjiao Hotel (Taoxichuan Branch), Jingdezhen

(534 West Xinchang Road, Zhushan District, Jingdezhen, Jiangxi, China)

Hotel Contact: +86 798 8739888

Contact  

Xueyuan Gu                          

E-mail: guxueyuan@mail.sic.ac.cn     

Tel: +86 21 6990 6529    

Changsong Xu

E-mail: xcs@mail.sic.ac.cn

Tel: +86 21 6990 6516