Starts 20 Apr 2026
Ends 30 Apr 2026
Central European Time
ICTP-IBM School on Quantum Computing and Simulation | (smr 4213)
ICTP
Budinich Lecture Hall (LB)
Strada Costiera, 11
I - 34151 Trieste (Italy)
The call for application is now closed.
The aim of this school is to provide a comprehensive introduction to quantum computing and simulation, targeted at phd students and early postdoctoral fellows working in the field. The event will feature a combination of theory lectures and experimental seminars, covering basic as well as advanced topics.
Topics:
The aim of this school is to provide a comprehensive introduction to quantum computing and simulation, targeted at phd students and early postdoctoral fellows working in the field. The event will feature a combination of theory lectures and experimental seminars, covering basic as well as advanced topics.
Topics:
- Quantum computing theory, including algorithms and applications
- Quantum simulation
- Quantum hardware
Speakers:
A. Childs, University of Maryland, USA
M. Collura, SISSA, Italy
O. Dial, IBM, USA
A. Ekert, University of Oxford, UK
E. Farhi, Google, USA
G. Ferrini, Chalmers University, Sweden
A. Hamma, University of Naples, Italy
B. Kraus, Technical University of Munich, Germany
T. Lahaye, Institut d’Optique Palaiseau, France
P. Schindler, University of Innsbruck, Austria
U. Schneider, University of Cambridge, UK
N. Yoshioka, University of Tokyo, Japan
Research abstracts: In the application form, all applicants are asked to submit a brief research abstract for a poster presentation. Please use ICTP templates available for download here and below under 'Material'.
Grants: A limited number of grants are available to support the attendance of selected participants, with priority given to participants from developing countries. There is no registration fee.
**DEADLINE: 02/02/2026 for applicants requesting VISA and travel support**** 10/02/2026 for all other applicants **
**DEADLINE: 10/02/2026**
Organizers
Dalmonte Marcello (ICTP), Fazio Rosario (ICTP), Scardicchio Antonello (ICTP), Sheldon Sara (IBM), Local Organiser: Marcello Dalmonte (ICTP)
