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Past Conferences
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The Upcoming Conference
SciFM 2027
From models that analyze the physical world to systems that engage with it — agentic AI embedded directly into laboratories, instruments, and facilities.
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
May 6 - May 8 2027
Looking ahead, the 5th conference will be hosted by Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
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.
New techniques to strengthen mathematical and scientific reasoning.
AI-driven workflows, algorithms, and computational infrastructure.
AI applications across energy, climate, and materials sciences.
Strategies for building a national AI-augmented science ecosystem.
The Series
SciFM History
#SciFM26
The third 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.
#SciFM25
In 2025, the series continued with #SciFM25: Scientific Discovery in the Age of AI, again hosted and organized at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor by MICDE.
#SciFM24
The SciFM series began in 2024, with its inaugural event, #SciFM24: Scientific Foundation Models. It was organized and hosted by the Michigan Institute for Computational Discovery & Engineering (MICDE) at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.
