On December 20, 2025, at the Second Frontier Interdisciplinary Science Forum and the 15th Anniversary Celebration of Xi'an Jiaotong University's Frontier Institute of Science and Technology held at the China Western Innovation Port, Prof. Fang Yu delivered a video address, stating that as a special reform zone, the institute has set an exemplary standard in breaking down disciplinary barriers, innovating interdisciplinary research mechanisms, and supporting the independent development of young scholars, and he expressed his hope that the institute would remain true to its founding mission, adopt forward-looking strategies, and continue to foster significant achievements that can change the world and serve the nation.

This conference celebrates the 15th anniversary of the Frontier Institute of Science and Technology, and aims to bring together alumni and societal forces to establish a high-end platform for interdisciplinary research. It seeks to advance the integrated development of education, science and technology, and talent cultivation, while deeply exploring innovation-driven sources and new productive forces. Through integrated innovation, it will propel disciplinary convergence and serve industrial innovation. Attendees included Academician Jiang Zhuangde of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, Academician Guo Lin of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, vice president Zhang Xiaobing of Hunan University, deputy director Fu Yuxi of the Xi'an Institute of Optics and Precision Mechanics under the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and vice president Chai Wei of Xi'an Jiaotong University. Nearly 500 participants attended, including leaders, experts, and scholars from 39 universities and research institutions nationwide, representatives from enterprises and social organizations, as well as faculty and students from the Frontier Institute of Sciences and Technology.