Conference Description
The Quantum Science GRC is a premier, international scientific conference focused on advancing the frontiers of science through the presentation of cutting-edge and unpublished research, prioritizing time for discussion after each talk and fostering informal interactions among scientists of all career stages. The conference program includes an array of speakers and discussion leaders from institutions and organizations worldwide, concentrating on the latest developments in the field. The conference is five days long and held in a remote location to increase the sense of camaraderie and create scientific communities, with lasting collaborations and friendships. In addition to premier talks, the conference has designated time for poster sessions from individuals of all career stages, and afternoon free time and communal meals allow for informal networking opportunities with leaders in the field.
After decades of experimental and theoretical efforts, the field of quantum science is now at an important junction: programmable quantum simulators and quantum computers, leveraging advanced error correction schemes, are exceeding classical capabilities, while quantum sensing and communication are making marked advances across various fields. There is tremendous activity in the field, with a number of important questions: How to weigh “traditional” universal quantum computation approaches against novel spin-off ideas? How to bring fault-tolerant computing to reality? How to combine pie-in-the-sky long-term dreams with ideas that promise practical applications in the next five years? Where to find the next-generation of quantum-enabled algorithms, protocols, and sensors? How can we leverage advancements in machine learning and find opportunities for quantum machine learning?
The 2026 GRC in quantum science will bring together a group of senior scientists, students and postdocs, all working at the frontier of quantum science to report and discuss ground-breaking experimental and theoretical advances of the past few years on non-equilibrium quantum matter and scalable quantum computing. The meeting will cover exciting developments in quantum information processing algorithms and architectures, recent accomplishments in precise quantum sensing and construction of interconnected and robust quantum systems, new ideas for quantum simulation in hybrid systems and applications, and connections between entanglement, thermalization and decoherence with corresponding implications in quantum information, atomic and molecular physics, condensed matter, and high energy physics.
The conference will consist of nine sessions, on the topics listed below. The conference chair is currently developing their preliminary program, which will include the names of the invited speakers and discussion leaders for each of these sessions. The preliminary program will be available by October 29, 2025. Please check back for updates.
