FOUNDATIONS2025: 22nd European Conference on Foundations of Physics

The International Centre for Theory of Quantum Technologies (ICTQT) at the University of Gdańsk (UG) is announcing the 22nd European Conference on Foundations of Physics. This is a continuation of the series of conferences in 1992. For more information about previous editions, please visit this link. The special accent of the 22nd Conference will be Quantum Theory, to celebrate its 100th birthday.

During this three-day event physicists working in foundations, mathematicians, and philosophers of science will have an opportunity to exchange ideas and their latest results covering topics such as foundational aspects of quantum mechanics and quantum field theory, classical and quantum theories of gravity, thermal and statistical physics, astrophysics, cosmology and other.

The conference offers a platform for discussing foundational and philosophical issues in physics, following successful editions in Bristol (2023), Paris (2021), and earlier ones.

During the conference, two parallel sessions will be held. Moreover, attendees will be invited to join an outdoor poster session (vertical A0 format).

Key dates:

  • Submission and registration deadline for Speakers and Poster Presenters: March 15th, 2025
  • Registration deadline for the audience: June 30th, 2025
  • Notifications regarding the acceptance of conference submissions will be sent by April 30th. Speakers and Poster Presenters are asked to pay the conference fees only after receiving confirmation of the acceptance of their submission to the event.

The International School on Mid-InfraRed Technologies for Quantum Sensing (MIRQ)

MIRQ offers a focused opportunity to explore advancements in mid-infrared quantum sensing.
Over the course of a week, participants will engage in lectures, hands-on workshops, and discussions led by experts in the field. MIRQ provides an environment where knowledge exchange and collaboration are at the forefront, making it an ideal setting for both established researchers and those new to the field.

Quantum Computing and the Future of Mankind: A Keynote Speech


Dear colleagues,
I will present a keynote speech on the following topic:
“Quantum Computing and the Future of Mankind: Mathematics, Technologies, Applications, and the Future of Mankind and the World” at the conference International Conference on Computational and Mathematical Modelling/ ICCMM 2025 conference, which is scheduled as follows.

Date: March 3, 2025
Time: 9.00 am – 9.30 am (Sri Lanka time) / GMT is 3:30 AM – 4:00 AM

Zoom link to join the talk.
Prof. Sardar M. N. Islam (Naz) Ph. D., LL. B. (Law)

Professor, ISILC, Next-Gen Informatics & Technology Lab, Victoria University, Melbourne, Australia.

Distinguished Visiting Professor of Quantum Technologies and Computing, BIT.

My main areas of interest and expertise are:

Designing Quantum Multi-Agent AI Systems with Game Theroy:

Issues, Technologies, Algorithms, Programming and Applications.

Computer Science, Quantum Computing, AI, Emerging Technologies & Mathematics, and Their Applications in Different Areas.

Joint YouTube channel Emerging Technologies, AI, and Quantum Computing. Very interesting & useful – Please watch, subscribe, and distribute.

Email address: Sardar.Islam@vu.edu.au

Quantum Machine Learning Conference 2025

🚀 Join Us for the 5th Quantum Machine Learning Conference! 🚀

QPoland and Fundacja Quantum AI invite you to the 5th edition of the Quantum Machine Learning Conference, an online-only event bringing together leading experts in quantum computing and AI.

📅 Date: March 15, 2025
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM UTC+1
🌍 Where: Online (Zoom)

📢 Agenda:
🎤 11:00 – Introduction to Quantum Machine Learning – Paweł Gora
🎤 11:30 – Measuring and Interpreting the States of Temporal Quantum Models – Jacob Cybulski
🎤 12:00 – Data Preparation for Quantum Autoencoders – Sebastian Zając
🎤 12:30 – KANQAS: The Implications of Kolmogorov-Arnold Networks in the Quantum Domain – Akash Kundu
🎤 13:00 – The Cost of Quantum Kernel Methods: Insights into Resource Estimation – Artur Miroszewski
🎤 13:30 – Exploring Quantum Machine Learning & Quantum Federated Learning for Financial Fraud Detection – Nouhaila Innan
🎤 14:00 – Automated Quantum Machine Learning as a Hyperparameter Optimization Problem – Tomasz Rybotycki

🔗 Register now.

Vlog de la Ceremonia de Apertura del AIM 2025: 100 años es sólo el principio

La Ceremonia de Apertura del Año Internacional de la Cuántica (AIC2025) en la sede de la UNESCO en París fue un acontecimiento histórico, que reunió a algunos de los científicos, responsables políticos y pioneros de la industria más destacados del mundo. El acto marcó el comienzo de un año de celebración de la ciencia cuántica, destacando su papel forjando el futuro de la tecnología, la educación y la colaboración mundial.

Diya Nair, Directora Global de Divulgación y Embajadora del Reino Unido de Girls in Quantum, asistió a la ceremonia para capturar los momentos clave del evento. Creó un vlog que te lleva detrás de los bastidores, mostrando debates que invitan a la reflexión, inspiradoras ponencias de Premios Nobel que han dado forma a este campo, ¡y mucho más! Uno de los puntos clave de los debates fue que los ponentes destacaron la importancia de invertir en educación cuántica para dotar a las generaciones futuras de los conocimientos y habilidades necesarios para dar forma a este campo en rápida evolución.

Otro tema central fue el potencial de la cuántica para abordar algunos de los retos más urgentes que enfrenta la humanidad. Los expertos debatieron las aplicaciones de la detección cuántica que podría revolucionar el diagnóstico médico y la vigilancia medioambiental; la ciberseguridad, donde la encriptación cuántica promete niveles de protección de datos sin precedentes; y los servicios financieros, donde los algoritmos cuánticos podrían transformar el análisis y la optimización del riesgo. El acto sirvió realmente de llamada a la acción, alentando la colaboración interdisciplinar entre el mundo académico, la industria y los gobiernos para acelerar el progreso.

Mira el vlog completo de Diya aquí (en inglés):

Mientras celebramos los 100 años de la ciencia cuántica, su pleno potencial aún está por explotar. Los descubrimientos realizados hoy darán forma a las tecnologías del mañana, y este acto ha sido un poderoso recordatorio de lo lejos que ha llegado este campo y de lo mucho que puede llegar.

Mira la ceremonia de inauguración completa en el Canal YouTube de la UNESCO.

Si te ha parecido interesante, suscríbete a Quriosity by Diya para obtener más contenidos sobre cuántica y comparte tus opiniones en los comentarios: ¿qué es lo que más te entusiasma del futuro de la cuántica?

Diya Nair es la Directora Global de Divulgación y Embajadora en el Reino Unido de Girls in Quantum.

Quantum Biology School

The Quantum Biology School is organized by Pioneer Science, an independent, non-profit initiative created by the D’Or Institute for Research and Education (IDOR) to intensify disruptive scientific discovery in Brazil.

The school will inspire a new generation of researchers to explore how quantum processes influence biological phenomena, from enzyme function to photosynthesis. The program fosters research, trains specialists, and promotes collaborations in this emerging field.

Taught in Portuguese, the school features renowned professors Clarice Aiello, Marcelo Terra Cunha, Marucia Chacur, Luiz Davidovich, and Pedro Pascutti.

Participants will also engage in poster sessions and attend international seminars with experts like Paul Davies (Arizona State University), Peter Hore (University of Oxford), and Fabrisia Ambrosio (Harvard Medical School).

With a strong focus on theory, experimentation, and computational simulations, the school is a key step in positioning Brazil at the forefront of this revolutionary field.

📢 This event went through a widely publicized and open pre-selection process but is now closed to new entries.

Lego4Quantum Competition on the Goodwall App

🚀 Join the #Lego4Quantum Challenge – Make Quantum Science Come to Life! 🔬

As part of the UNESCO International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, we’re inviting university students worldwide to rethink how quantum concepts—like entanglement, superposition, and quantum optics—are taught.
💡 The Challenge: Design a creative way to explain quantum science using LEGO bricks and Augmented Reality (AR)! No need for advanced coding—just your vision for an engaging, hands-on learning experience.

📅 Key Dates:
🚀 Challenge Opens: 3 March
📌 Submission Deadline: 31 March
🏆 Winners Announced: 14 April (World Quantum Day)


🎥 How to Participate:
1️⃣ Download the Goodwall app and open the #Lego4Quantum challenge page following this link.
2️⃣ Create a 3-minute video explaining your idea.
3️⃣ Introduce yourself (name, university, and degree).
4️⃣ Upload your video on the #Lego4Quantum challenge page on Goodwall.
🏆 What’s at Stake?
✨ Grand Prize: A fully funded trip to Geneva for the SDG Summer School (30 June – 11 July) & a chance to present at Fab25 in Prague!


💰 Mini Grants: Funding for top ideas to turn them into university hackathons.


Who Can Join?
🎓 Students (18-28) in Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD programs worldwide. Teams can apply, but only one team member will be eligible for the travel prize.
Ready to make quantum learning fun, interactive, and accessible? Let’s build the future of quantum education—one LEGO brick at a time! 🚀🔬💡

Warsaw Quantum Computing Group, Episode LXV

We invite you to attend (online-only) Episode LXV of Warsaw Quantum Computing Group meetups!

On 6.03.2025, at 18:00 UTC+1, Alex Linden will give a talk «Google’s Willow quantum chip: Pioneering Advancements in Quantum Error Correction and Scalable Computing».

If you are interested, please sign up here by 5.03.2025 (EOD UTC+1).

QuantumGirls: Resources and Activities to Celebrate World Quantum Day

Take a leap into the exciting world of quantum science with QuantumGirls! World Quantum Day is coming up on April 14, 2025. Join this exciting webinar to discover what quantum science is and why it matters.

QuantumGirls, developed by the National Girls Collaborative Project in collaboration with Montana State University and supported by the US Air Force Research Laboratory, is an innovative and free STEM curriculum designed for middle school girls. During this webinar, participants will hear from a dynamic panel of educators from Montana who have been implementing QuantumGirls with their students. Participants will explore sample activities from the QuantumGirls curriculum and walk away with resources to develop their own quantum-focused activities that will inspire and empower the next generation of girls in STEM on World Quantum Day – or all year round!

🔐 Quantum Cryptography

Interactive workshop with demonstrations, hands-on tasks, and games.

🔍 Program:
1️⃣ Quantum Cryptography Task – Anton Mladenov from Center of Competence QUASAR (Institute of Robotics, BAS)

  • Quantum communication (practical session)
    2️⃣ Cryptomats – Mariela Stancheva (mathematician & innovator – author of “Rebel’s Guide to Disrupting Math Class”, “Fold Science”, and “The Byte World”)
  • Encoding secret messages
  • Working with cryptomats – an interactive way to learn ciphers
    3️⃣ Applied Cryptography – Maria Brauchle (Institute of Mathematics, BAS & Scientix Ambassador for Bulgaria)
  • Applications of quantum cryptography and related career paths
    4️⃣ Experience Cryptography – Mariana Filipova (event organizer & founder of STEALM Academy Quantum School)
  • Bloch Sphere demonstration (UK model) and quantum-inspired dance (Canada model)