Supported Conferences, Schools and Workshops

The external page NYUAD Hackathon aims to drive innovation in computer science and engineering, focusing on AI, Quantum Computing, Data Science, machine learning, security, privacy, tech startups, and technology for social good. This event lets students experience the full tech startup cycle—idea generation, pitching, learning new platforms, app design and development, and teamwork.

The external page Quantum Nanophotonics 2025 scientific program included both invited and selected contributed papers with a focus on strong coupling, lasing, waveguide QED, quantum effects in nanogaps and quantum metamaterials.
The objective of the conference was to facilitate interaction between worldwide researchers working in the field, with a special emphasis on interaction between young and more experienced researchers.  

This international conference co-organized by Martin Frimmer aims to bring together experts of the fields of trapping and controlling quantum systems ranging from atoms, ions, molecules to mesoscopic micro- and nanoparticles. All this happens on top of Ascona on the Monte Verità. More information can be found on the conference website.

This five-day programme on theoretical and experimental aspects of quantum cryptography aims at providing high-level training to young researchers entering this field. While classical cryptographic schemes always have to fear the risk of being broken, in particular with the possibility that quantum computers are built, quantum cryptography promises unconditional security solely based on the laws of physics. This field of research is currently in an exciting phase in which theoretical concepts and ideas are not only experiencing the transition to experimental implementations, but are also attracting the interest of industry. Learn more on external page the school website.

Challenges and perspectives in resonator-mediated quantum many-body physics: From atoms to solid state.

This workshop aims to bring together world-leading experts in both experimental and theoretical many-body physics, focusing on interactions facilitated by resonators across microwave and optical domains. The objective is to delve into uncharted territories, perspectives, and potential of cavity-mediated physics, specifically emphasising the coupling of solid-state materials (such as doped ions in magnetic insulators or semiconductors) and optically trapped systems with coherent electromagnetic fields for quantum information processing, with ample time to discuss concepts, perspectives and open challenges. Learn more about this workshop on external page the offical website.

This joint summer school from EPFL and ETH Zurich aims to give its participants a first general introduction on the excitonic properties of two-​dimensional (2D) materials, theoretical methods to describe excitons and optical techniques to characterize them. Later lectures cover topics of current interest such as many-​body physics with excitons, exciton transport and cavity QED. Learn more about the event external page here.

At this summer school young scientists who aim to start a career in the field of quantum cryptography will have the opportunity to get a solid education on the fundamental knowledge required in this research field. The school is mainly targeted at PhD and Master students, and in exceptional cases also at postdocs. Learn more about the event external page here.

A Quantum Hackathon organized by the Quantum Engineering Commission for students from all universities. The goal is to tackle the hardware & software challenges of quantum science in a multidisciplinary team from beginners to experts.  

Causalworlds aims to bring together experts from different areas of physics working on questions related to causality, and to provide a venue for cross-pollination of these ideas through scientific exchange between these communities.

The Solstice of Foundations Summer School on foundational aspects of quantum theory provides a solid introduction to current approaches and problems within foundational research, and is tailored for junior researchers entering the field, like Master's and PhD students, as well as Postdocs.

The QCHS summer school is organized by doctoral students from ETH Zürich and EPFL. Mainly funded by the two research institutions, it aims to connect junior researchers in quantum science and technology across Switzerland and abroad and thus stimulate future collaborative works.

A Quantum Hackathon organized by the Quantum Engineering Commission for students from all departements. The goal is to tackle the hardware & software challenges of quantum science in a multidisciplinary team of ETH, EPFL and TUM students from beginners to experts.  

The Quantum Thermodynamics Summer School was designed to provide a solid introduction to current approaches and problems within quantum thermodynamics and was tailored to junior researchers entering the field. The school was hosted by NCCR SwissMap and Squid, with the support of the Quantum Center. All lectures are now online on external page Squid’s YouTube channel.