Let’s Talk Quantum

Join us for two exciting lectures about quantum science and technology to celebrate the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology. On Friday, March 28, we have the honour of welcoming two amazing minds in the field! Dr. Gabrielle Thomas from Menlo Systems (Germany) will give us a lecture on ‘Enabling Quantum Science and Technology with Optical Frequency Combs’ and Dr. Tatevik Chalyan from Vrije Universiteit Brussel (Belgium) will present her research on ‘Quantum Sensing with Squeezed Light’. The event takes place at 4.00pm (CET) in auditorium D.2.01 on the VUB main campus in Etterbeek.

Academic Exchange and Student Conference on Advancements in Physics (AESCAP)

The student organization LC Delhi, representing the Member Committee India under the International Association of Physics Students (IAPS), is proudly presenting the Academic Exchange and Student Conference on Advancements in Physics (AESCAP). This four-day event will take place from April 9th to 12th, 2025, in Delhi. Hosted by Delhi Technological University and Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College (University of Delhi), AESCAP aims to engage undergraduate and master’s students, both national and international. The conference is expected to attract up to 200 participants, providing a platform for academic exchange and discussions on the latest advancements in quantum science and physics.

The event will focus on the rapidly evolving field of quantum computing, quantum information, and their applications. The program will cover foundational topics such as the basics of qubits, quantum computing, quantum information, introduction to quantum gates, as well as hands-on workshops for using Qiskit and quantum CCD techniques. It will also explore India’s quantum future, quantum cryptography, and the role of AI and machine learning in academia and society. We will also have famous science communicators to discuss our quantum future and discuss the importance of science communication. Beyond technical discussions, the event will address broader global challenges and initiate conversation on important topics through panel discussions on women in physics and climate change.

The event would also feature student talks and poster presentations, as well as fun interactive social events to provide networking opportunities for the attendees. It promises to be an engaging platform for learning, collaboration, and envisioning the future of quantum technology.

BarBQ Special Edition: BQ World Quantum Day

BarBQ is the open networking of Berlin Quantum: open to all quantum enthusiasts to join us at Leap Quantum tech Hub to talk about quantum and enjoy! This special edition commemorates the World Quantum Day (14th April). A motivational talk about this particular day, drinks, and snacks will be provided.

The Future Leaders in Quantum Hackathon

The Quantum Coalition and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) proudly present the Future Leaders in Quantum (FLIQ) Virtual Hackathon, a global challenge designed to empower the next generation of quantum innovators.

As part of the UN International Year of Quantum (IYQ), FLIQ brings together students, mentors, and industry leaders from across the world to collaborate, compete, and create real-world quantum solutions. Whether you’re a technical problem solver, an aspiring quantum entrepreneur, or a creative storyteller, FLIQ is designed to be accessible, inclusive, and impactful helping you take your first (or next) step into the quantum world.

Ciència i Tecnologia Quàntica @ Saló de l’Ensenyament

En el marc de l’Any Internacional de la Quàntica, ICFO proposa el següent taller de criptografia quàntica amb fotons de colors.

En un món digital com el nostre, on moltíssima informació sensible (financera, sanitària, etc.) és accessible per internet, la ciberseguretat és fonamental. La criptografia quàntica, basada en les propietats dels objectes a l’escala microscòpica (ex. àtoms i fotons), promet distribuir les nostres dades de manera més segura, protegint-nos d’eventuals noves tecnologies que podrien trencar els mètodes criptogràfics actuals i revelant fins i tot la presència d’un espia. Convidarem els visitants a reproduir un sistema de comunicació òptica. Podran crear un codi criptogràfic per enviar informació de manera segura i podran fer-lo servir, enviant llum de diferents colors dins d’una fibra òptica.

IYQST2025 Public Lecture

Faculty Lecture: Quantum Mechanics and Pure Mathematics

As part of the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology 2025 (IYQST2025), Nelson Mandela University Faculty of Science will host a faculty lecture on 11 April 2025, delivered by Dr. Martin Weigt from the Department of Mathematics.

The lecture will explore the historical and theoretical developments of quantum mechanics, focusing on Heisenberg’s matrix mechanics (1925) and Schrödinger’s wave mechanics (1926), and their influence on pure mathematics.

Dr. Weigt will also discuss quantum mechanics’ role in modern physics, including its connection to the quantum theory of gravity.

Quantum Device Workshop

The Quantum Device Workshop is designed to teach advanced undergraduates and graduate students the art of designing quantum devices. This year, we aim to have a 4-day hands-on workshop on how to effectively design superconducting qubits.

We will cover basic theory and simulation techniques, best practices, and general constraints for designing superconducting devices. We will offer a beginner track and an advanced track so that people of all different skill levels can gain something from this event.

There will be an in-person registration for the lectures and workshop sessions. Attendants can also register for an online-only session for the lectures.

Fotònica en 5 Minuts! – International Day of Women and Girls in Science

Immerse yourself in the world of photonics thanks to 4 ICFO female scientists, who will tell in 5 minutes in an attractive and inspiring way why photonics is important for their research and society in general. You can also send them your questions about science and their careers.

This event is aimed at students between 9th and 12th grade (second cycle of ESO and bachillerato) and will be in Spanish.

Photonics in 5 minutes! is organized in the framework of ICFO Women in Science Month to celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, joining the Iniciativa 11 de Febrero.

Barcelona International Youth Science Challenge. Quantum Cryptography Lab: Learn How Quantum Physics Keeps Your Data and Communications Safe

Quantum physics challenges our most basic intuitions, yet it provides astonishingly accurate predictions on the behavior of matter and energy at atomic and subatomic scales. Without it, we wouldn’t have developed useful technologies, such as Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation (LASER), Light-emitting diodes (LEDs), transistors, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanners for medical diagnostics or Global Positioning System (GPS) technology, which relies on atomic clocks. We are at the second quantum technological revolution, with quantum computers being one of the most promising frontiers.

We invite you to take a journey to the core of Quantum Physics, starting from its foundations, and building day by day the basis to understand the upcoming quantum technologies. The project will combine theoretical learning with practical experiments, allowing you to enjoy a journey into secure communication starting with an introduction to mathematical language (basic algebra and matrices) followed by the theory on quantum physics and cryptography and computer simulations in a friendly environment. In the end, you will work in groups for a hands-on experiment and will witness how quantum physics is strictly connected to information processing and how it can improve current technologies, such as communications, cryptography, and computing.

ICFO will offer you the unique opportunity to visit ICFO laboratories and spin-offs, and the Cybersecurity Agency of Catalonia. This experience will showcase not only the practical and fundamental aspects of quantum cryptography but also its real-world applications. You will witness what it is like to be at the forefront of cutting-edge research in quantum cryptography and secure communications.

Even if it may seem incredible, quantum physics has an important impact on our daily lives. Richard Feynman said that it is safe to say that nobody understands quantum mechanics. But during your stay at ICFO, we challenge you to prove him wrong: understand the basics of quantum physics and discover how many new technologies can stem from it so you can be an active part of the quantum revolution!

Cleveland Discovery & Innovation Forum

The Cleveland Discovery and Innovation Forum is a global convening of leaders in engineering, computational technologies, and healthcare and life sciences aimed at landscaping the present and creating the future. This year’s forum, co-designed with the National Science Foundation, will focus on biotechnology anchored in artificial intelligence and quantum computing. The invite-only, 1-day event will dissect the journey from creative ideas to societal health benefits. The forum will bring leaders from academia, industry, and government together to participate in a dialogue grounded in science.