About

The BICTAM-CISM Symposium on Dispersed Multiphase Flows will bring together experts from Europe and China in the complementary fields of physics, applied mathematics, chemistry and engineering to present and discuss progress in research, development, standards, and applications of the topics related to dispersed multiphase flows, and will promote the exchange of new ideas, results and techniques by bringing together graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, faculty and researchers across government and industry. To ensure a long-lasting scientific interaction between the two communities, the Symposium is organized every 2 years, alternating between China and Europe. The first edition of the Symposium will be held at Tsinghua University, in Beijing. 

Scope: The Symposium will provide the opportunity to compare and contrast the different available approaches, giving a global overview of the most significant advancements in the field. It will also serve the purpose of identifying the main open issues and research pathways that the community should focus on in the future. To these aims the Symposium will bring together internationally renowned scientists from all horizons (analytical, numerical, and experimental) to foster scientific exchange and strengthen interdisciplinary work among engineers, applied mathematicians, and physicists through invited lectures, contributed talks, and poster sessions. 

Topics: The Symposium spans a wide selection of topics in the broad area of dispersed multiphase flows. The focus will be on generic aspects and physics of particulate flows (both viscous and turbulent), be it computer simulations, laboratory or field measurements, and theoretical studies. Among the topics to be included are: dynamics of particles, bubbles, and droplets in free and wall-bounded turbulence; rigid and deformable particle suspensions; non-Newtonian dispersed flows; reactive dispersed flows; advances in measurement and simulation techniques; modelling of collision, agglomeration and fragmentation/breakage phenomena

Selected papers will be invited to submit an extended full paper for peer-reviewed publication in special issues on 
Acta Mechanica Sinica 

Flyer: Click here to download.

Scientific Committee

Professor Carlo Massimo Casciola - University of Rome La Sapienza (ITA)

Professor Eric Climent - IMFT Toulouse (FRA)

Professor Gaetano D'Avino - University of Napoli Federico II (ITA)

Professor Elisabetta De Angelis - University of Bologna (ITA)

Professor Xiqiao Feng - Tsinghua University (CHN)

Professor Weixi Huang - Tsinghua University (CHN)

Professor Guodong Jin - Chinese Academy of Sciences (CHN)

Professor Jianzhong Lin - Zhejiang University (CHN)

Professor Kun Luo - Zhejiang University (CHN)

Professor Cristian Marchioli - University of Udine (ITA)

Professor Marco Mazzuoli - University of Genova (ITA)

Professor Ming-Jiu Ni - University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (CHN)

Professor Francesco Picano - University of Padova (ITA)

Professor Christian Poelma - TU Delft (NED)

Professor Wolfgang Schröder - RWTH Aachen (GER)

Professor Alfredo Soldati - TU Wien (AUT)

Professor Chao Sun (co-chair) - Tsinghua University (CHN)

Professor Markus Uhlmann - Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (GER)

Professor Bing Wang - Tsinghua University (CHN)

Professor Lianping Wang - Southern University of Science and Technology (CHN)

Professor Chunxiao Xu - Tsinghua University (CHN)

Professor Haitao Xu - Tsinghua University (CHN)

Professor Zhaosheng Yu - Zhejiang University (CHN)

Professor Lihao Zhao - Tsinghua University (CHN)

Professor Xiaojing Zheng - Xidian University (CHN)

Important Dates and Deadlines

December 1, 2025: Abstract submission opens

February 28, 2026: Abstract submission closes

March 15, 2026: Notification of abstract acceptance

March 15, 2026: Early bird registration opens

May 29, 2026: Early bird registration closes

May 30, 2026: Regular registration opens

June 30, 2026: Regular registration closes

July 1, 2026: Late registration opens

July 21, 2026: Late registration closes

July 22-24, 2026: Symposium dates

Programme

Click HERE to download the scientific programme overview.
The full scientific programme will be published in the coming days.

It includes 6 keynote talks, 1 closing lecture and 63 regular talks, all given by outstanding researchers on topics of broad interest to the dispersed multiphase flow community.

Information for speakers:

• The Symposium will be held in person.
• Keynote talks will be assigned max 35 minutes for presentation, and additional 5 minutes for questions and change of speaker.
• Regular contributed talks will be assigned max 12 minutes for presentation, and additional 3 minutes for questions and change of speaker.
• Due of the tight schedule, we strongly recommend to strictly maintain the timing.
• Speakers may use their own computer for the presentation.

Confirmed Keynote Speakers

Professor Gholamhossein (Mohsen) Bagheri - Max Planck Institute for Dynamics and Self-Organization (GER)
The Mystery of the Lucky Droplet: Can Turbulence Trigger Rain in Warm Clouds? - Click HERE to read the abstract

Professor Julien Chauchat - INRAE Grenoble (FRA)
From Turbulence to Ripples: A Two-Fluid Perspective on Sediment Transport - Click HERE to read the abstract

Professor Omar Matar - Imperial College London (UK)
Numerical Simulations of Complex Multiphase Flows - Click HERE to read the abstract

Professor Chao Sun - Tsinghua University (CHN)
The Physics of Flowing Dense Emulsions in Wall-Bounded Turbulence - Click HERE to read the abstract

Professor Kun Xue - Beijing Institute of Technology (CHN)
Engineering method for cross-scale evolution of supersonic droplet cloud - Click HERE to read the abstract

Professor Yantao Yang - Peking University (CHN)
A numerical framework for multi-medium and multi-component incompressible flows and its applications in natural and engineering systems 

Abstract Submission and Author Information

Abstract submission is now open!

To submit your contrubution, simply send a one-page abstract in pdf format, comprehensive of one figure (optional but recommended) and all relevant references, must be sent to bictamcism2026@uniud.it

Abstract submission will close on February 28, 2026.

Notification of abstract acceptance will be notified on or before March 15, 2026.

To prepare your abstract, please use the following abstract templates:

Word template (download zip file)

LaTeX template (download zip file)

The complete instructions are included in the template.

The abstracts will be included in an abstract booklet that will be made available to the registered participants.

The Symposium proceedings will not be published.

However, selected papers will be invited to submit an extended full paper for peer-reviewed publication in special issues on Acta Mechanica Sinica (website).

Registration

Registration is now open!

>> CLICK HERE TO REGISTER <<

How to register:

Registrations are done online through www.easyconferences.org.

Participants may pay instantly using their credit card (VISA/MASTERCARD), or by bank transfer. The whole process is very easy to use, is totally secure and can be completed in a few minutes.

Please note that the software provides participants with the possibility to complete the booking process in steps/periodically. The system will accept unlimited changes/updates up to the closing of the online registration process before the start of the conference etc. (subject to availability).

Please see the registration steps below:

1. Create Account: Create an EasyConferences account through the portal www.easyconferences.org.

2. Verify E-mail: Activate your account by clicking on the activation link sent to you.

3. Log-in: After Verifying your email, you may log in through the direct link www.easyconferences.org/bictamcism2026/register in order to register (please note that if you log-in through www.easyconferences.org and not the direct link, you will need to locate the conference within the list of conferences).

4. Create Order: Finalise the registration through the online payment methods.

5. Done!

Registration Fees:

Faculties/Researchers:

• Early-bird (until May 29, 2026): 450 EUR (= 3800 CNY roughly)
• Regular (until June 30, 2026): 550 EUR (= 4600 CNY roughly)
• Late/On site (until July 21, 2026): 750 EUR (= 6300 CNY roughly)

The registration fee includes access to technical sessions, symposium facilities, proceedings and conference kit, coffee breaks, lunches, the pizza dinner and the social dinner (date of pizza dinner and social dinner to be announced).

PhD students:

• Early-bird (until May 29, 2026): 300 EUR (= 2500 CNY roughly)
• Regular (until June 30, 2026): 400 EUR (= 3400 CNY roughly)
• Late/On site (until July 21, 2026): 600 EUR (= 5000 CNY roughly)

The registration fee includes access to technical sessions, symposium facilities, proceedings and conference kit, coffee breaks, lunches, the pizza dinner and the social dinner (date of pizza dinner and social dinner to be announced).

Accompanying person:

100 EUR (= 850 CNY roughly)

The registration fee includes the welcome reception, the pizza dinner and the social dinner (date of pizza dinner and social dinner to be announced).

Important information:
A valid registration entitles the delegate to present one contribution (unless specific arrangements are made with the organizers).

Every contribution must have at least one registration associated with it in order to be included in the Symposium's programme/proceedings.

To register an accompanying person or obtain an invitation letter (required to get the VISA), please contact Dr. Alessio Roccon (e-mail: alessio.roccon@uniud.it).

To facilitate the set up of the technical program, speakers are invited to register before May 29, 2026 (deadline for early-bird registration).

Please note that last-minute registration might affect the availability of conference materials.

Cancellations
Cancellations are possible only before Friday, June 20, 2026. Cancellations must be received in writing and will be assessed a 50 EUR fee (which covers the administrative expenses incurred to manage the cancellation request) regardless of the reason for cancelling.

Registrations can be transferred to other delegates at any time, provided they are notified to the Symposium Secretariat in advance.

On-site Registration
Registrations made later than June 30 2026 will be considered as on-site registrations. Invoice of payment might be issued after the end of the Symposium.

Payment
A successful registration requires the recorded payment and the invoice issued.

Insurance
Organisers cannot accept responsibility for loss or damage to private property of participants during the Symposium.

Venue

Depending on the number of participants, the Symposium will be held either at:

CISM (Centro Internazionale di Scienze Meccaniche)
(address: piazza Garibaldi 18, 33100, Udine - see location on Google Maps)

with less than 60 participants, or at:

Palazzo Garzolini - Di Toppo Wassermann
(address: via Gemona 92, 33100, Udine - see location on Google Maps).

with more than 60 participants.

The confirmation of the venue will be given once the abstract submission is closed and the organziers will have a rough idea of the number of particpants.

Please note that both venues are within walking distance from the hotels in downtown Udine (namely those listed HERE) and can be easily reached regardless of the hotel booked.

HOW TO REACH UDINE

Visa

Conference participants from China will need a VISA to visit Italy.

To apply, one must submit an online application form and upload required documents through the official Chinese Visa Application Service Center website before submitting your passport and materials in person.

Required documents: a valid passport, photos, and possibly proof of legal status if not applying in China.

More information on how to apply for the VISA, please click HERE

Hotel information

 WARNING!! Beware of hotel scams

Unfortunately, scammers may target meeting attendees, attempting to solicit bookings at unauthorized hotels via emial or phone calls. Please know that we will NOT be calling or emailing anyone to make a room reservation and that any person who claims to do so on our behalf is not authorized to do so.

If ANYONE contacts you about booking housing, please be advised that they are poachers who are not authorized by the Symposium organizers or by BICTAM or by CISM and should be ignored.

>>> List of hotels in Udine <<<
>> Hotels map <<

VERY IMPORTANT: You are kindly requested to make the hotel reservation on your own, either through the hotel's website or through your favorite hotel booking website.

All the hotels listed below are within walking distance of the symposium venue.

Please, note that, regardless of the selected hotel, no discounted rates for Symposium participants are available.

4-Stars Hotels

AMBASSADOR PALACE HOTEL
Via Carducci 46 – tel. +39 0432 503777 – fax +39 0432 503711
e-mail: info@ambassadorpalacehotel.it – www.ambassadorpalacehotel.it

ASTORIA HOTEL ITALIA
Piazza XX Settembre 24 – tel. +39 0432 505091 – fax +39 0432 509070
e-mail: astoria@hotelastoria.udine.it – www.hotelastoria.udine.it

BEST WESTERN CONTINENTAL
Via Tricesimo 71 – tel. +39 0432 46969 – fax +39 0432 43293
e-mail: info@hotelcontinental-ud.it – www.hotelcontinental-ud.it

3 Star Hotels

ALLEGRIA
Via Grazzano 18 – tel. +39 0432 201116 – fax +39 0432 201116
e-mail: info@hotelallegria.it – www.hotelallegria.it

B&B HOTEL UDINE 
Via Duino 8 – tel. +39 0432 509905 – fax +39 0432 507287
e-mail: udine@hotelbb.com – www.hotelbb.it

CRISTALLO
Piazzale D’Annunzio 43 – tel. +39 0432 501919 – fax +39 0432 501673
e-mail: info@cristallohotel.com – www.cristallohotel.com

EUROPA
Viale Europa Unita 47 – tel. +39 0432 508731 – fax +39 0432 512654
e-mail: info@hoteleuropa.ud.it – hoteleuropa@hoteleuropa.ud.it – www.hoteleuropa.ud.it

FRIULI
Viale Ledra 24 – tel. +39 0432 234351 – fax +39 0432 234606
e-mail: friuli@hotelfriuli.udine.it – www.hotelfriuli.udine.it

PRINCIPE
Viale Europa Unita 51 – tel. +39 0432 506000 – fax +39 0432 502221
e-mail: info@principe-hotel.it – www.principe-hotel.it

QUOVADIS
Piazzale Cella 28 – tel. +39 0432 21091 – fax +39 0432 21092
e-mail: info@hotelquovadis.it – www.hotelquovadis.it

RESIDENZA AL TEATRO
Via Pracchiuso 38 – tel. +39 0432 501078 – fax +39 0432 200814
e-mail: info@residenzaalteatro.eu – http://www.residenzaalteatro.eu

SAN GIORGIO
Piazzale Cella 2 – tel. +39 0432 505577 – fax +39 0432 505577
e-mail: info@hotelsangiorgioudine.it – www.hotelsangiorgioudine.it

SUITE INN
Via di Toppo 25 – tel. +39 0432 501683 – fax +39 0432 200588
e-mail: info@suiteinn.it – www.suiteinn.it

Sponsors

 
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Contact

Symposium Secretariat:
Dr. Jie Chen, Beijing Int. Center for Theoretical and Applied Mechanics (China)
Email: chenjie@cstam.org.cn

Scientific Secretary:
Dr. Alessio Roccon, University of Udine (Italy)
Email: alessio.roccon@uniud.it

Symposium Chairmen:

Professor Lihao Zhao
Tsinghua UniversityMong Man-Wai Building of Science and Technology, 10084, Beijing (China)
E-mail: zholihao@mail.tsinghua.edu.cn

Professor Cristian Marchioli
CISM & University of Udine
Via delle scienze 206, 33100 Udine (Italy)
E-mail: marchioli@uniud.it
Phone: +39 0432 558006