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SciFM Conferences
Foundation Models and AI Agents for Scientific Innovation
May 20 - 24, 2026
Ann Arbor, MI
University of Michigan
4th SciFM
SciFM 2027
From models that analyze the physical world to systems that engage with it — agentic AI embedded directly into laboratories, instruments, and facilities.
What is SciFM
A Standing Forum for AI in Science
The SciFM conference series has quickly become a leading venue for foundation models and AI agents for scientific discovery and engineering innovation. The conferences feature engaging talks and panel discussions with thought leaders and world-renowned experts from national laboratories, academia, and leading AI companies, along with hands-on tutorials and interactive workshops.
Techniques to enhance mathematical and scientific reasoning.
AI-driven workflows, advances in algorithms and computational infrastructure.
Energy, climate, and materials sciences.
Examining how to build a national ecosystem for AI-augmented science.
The Series
SciFM History
#SciFM24 / #SciFM25
The SciFM conference series began in 2024 with its inaugural event, #SciFM24: Scientific Foundation Models, followed by #SciFM25: Scientific Discovery in the Age of AI. Both conferences were organized and hosted by the Michigan Institute for Computational Discovery and Engineering (MICDE) at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.
#SciFM26
The 3rd conference, #SciFM26: Foundation Models and AI Agents for Science, was hosted by the University of Chicago in May 2026. The event brought together researchers, industry leaders, and policymakers to examine the growing role of foundation models, AI agents, and advanced computational systems in scientific research and engineering.
#SciFM27
The 4th SciFM conference, #SciFM27, will return to Ann Arbor in late spring of 2027 and will be organized by the University of Michigan’s MICDE, College of Pharmacy, and Department of Physics. It will serve as a core venue for advancing areas such as physics-informed learning, AI and laboratory automation, and agentic systems.
Looking ahead, #SciFM28 will be hosted by Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
