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Quantum technology events
From computing to sensing and cryptography to commercialisation and collaboration, here are some upcoming quantum events to whet the appetite…
There are some fascinating events this year around quantum – from commercialisation to cryptography, sensing to condensed matter, there’s something for everyone either working in or interested in the field.
What’s particularly exciting to see is the practical approach of these events, and the natural collaborations between academia and business, working together on innovation.
World Of Quantum (24-27 June 2025)
World Of Quantum 2025 – Munich, Germany
Europe’s largest trade fair for quantum technology, bringing together scientists, companies, investors, and policymakers. Topics range from quantum computing to cryptography, medicine, and sensing technology.
Quantum Korea 2025 (24-26 June)
Quantum Korea – Seoul, South Korea
An international event focusing on global trends in quantum ecosystem innovations. It gathers quantum science and technology researchers, related companies, and government representatives.
Quantum Information Conference (15 June-4 July)
Quantum Information – Benasque, Spain
A summer conference covering various aspects of quantum information science, including quantum computing, communication, and cryptography.
Beyond IID in Information Theory 13 (14-18 July)
Beyond IID in Information Theory – Munich, Germany
A workshop focusing on quantum information theory beyond the independent and identically distributed (IID) assumption.
Advances in Quantum Control – Techniques, Applications, and Challenges (21-25 July)
Advances in Quantum Control – Dresden, Germany
A conference discussing the latest techniques, applications, and challenges in quantum control.
EP2DS-26: International Conference on Electronic Properties of Two-Dimensional Systems (27 July-1 August)
EP2DS-26 – St. Louis, Missouri, USA
A biannual event focusing on new developments in two-dimensional electron systems in semiconductors.
ARC-EDS: Africa Regional Conference and Exhibition on Education and Skills Development (5-7 August)
ARC-EDS – Accra, Ghana
Part of the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQ) 2025, this event aims to advance the development of quantum education on a global scale.
5th International Conference on the History of Quantum Physics (11-14 August)
5th International Conference on the History of Quantum Physics – Salvador, Brazil
Celebrating the centenary of quantum mechanics, this conference revives the influential “HQ” series, focusing on the history of quantum physics.
IEEE Quantum Week (31 August-5 September)
IEEE Quantum Week 2025 – Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
A multidisciplinary event connecting academia and industry, featuring keynotes, workshops, technical papers, and panels on quantum computing, software, and real-world applications.
Entangle This VI: 100 Years of Quantum (15-19 September)
Entangle This VI – Madrid, Spain
A conference celebrating the centenary of quantum mechanics, focusing on various aspects of quantum information and entanglement.
Quantum World Congress (16-18 September)
Quantum World Congress 2025 – Virginia, USA
A global forum uniting experts from industry, government, and academia to discuss breakthroughs in quantum research and commercialisation, fostering international collaboration.
European Quantum Technologies Conference 2025 (10-12 November)
European Quantum Technologies Conference – Copenhagen, Denmark
The flagship event brings together stakeholders from academia, industry, and policy to discuss the latest developments in quantum technologies.
Quantum Summit 2025 (20-22 November)
Quantum Summit – Tokyo, Japan
A global conference on quantum computing, uniting leading experts, researchers, and industry pioneers to explore the latest advancements and breakthroughs in the field.
