The Art Museum of The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) and the Jingdezhen Imperial Kiln Institute will co-organise the Second Conference of the Society of International Ceramic Studies (SICS), and the subject will be “The Origin and Global Circulation of Blue and White.” Sponsored by Bei Shan Tang Foundation and Lee Hysan Foundation, the Symposium will take place at CUHK from November 20 to 22, 2025, in conjunction with the special exhibition “Yuan Blue and White: New Discoveries from Jingdezhen.” Drawing upon recent archaeological discoveries, the Conference aims to explore the origins of blue-and-white porcelain and its unique role in global trade and cultural exchange through interdisciplinary perspectives. Scholars and experts from diverse fields will gather to exchange ideas and trace the historical trajectory of blue-and-white porcelain.

Supporting Organisations: Hong Kong Palace Museum and Hong Kong Museum of Art

The symposium will last for 3 days (November 20-22). Details are as follows:

Day 1 
Date: 20 November 2025 (THU)
Time: 14:30 - 18:30 (Registration starts at 14:00)
Venue: LT1, G/F, Yasumoto International Academic Park, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Day 2
Date: 21 November 2025 (FRI)
Time: 09:00 - 18:00 (Registration starts at 08:30)
Venue: LT2, G/F, Yasumoto International Academic Park, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Day 3
Date: 22 November 2025 (SAT)
Time: 09:00 - 18:00 (Registration starts at 08:30)
Venue: LT3, G/F, Yasumoto International Academic Park, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Click here to view the symposium programme
Click here to view the speaker list

Registration:
Onsite Registration: HERE (Transportation Guide to the Conference Venue)
Livestreaming Registration: HERE