QIE2025 Workshop Brings Global Quantum Information Community to Okinawa
Last week, the OIST Center for Quantum Technologies (OCQT) proudly hosted the 2nd International Workshop on Quantum Information Engineering (QIE2025) at the OIST Seaside House on Okinawa’s main island. Organized by the Japan Society of Applied Physics’ (JSAP) Quantum Information Engineering Research Group in collaboration with OIST, the workshop brought together nearly 60 participants—including invited speakers, organizers, and general attendees—from seven countries and 25 academic and research institutions.
QIE2025 provided a unique platform for leading scientists, engineers, and students in the field of quantum information engineering to present their latest research, share ideas, and engage in active discussions on the current state of the field and future directions. The workshop covered a wide spectrum of topics including:
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Quantum computing
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Quantum networks
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Quantum algorithms
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Quantum simulation
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Quantum sensing
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Quantum middleware
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Novel quantum systems for quantum devices
The three-day workshop (October 8–10, 2025) featured both oral and poster presentations. Invited speakers gave 40-minute talks including Q&A, while contributing speakers presented 20-minute sessions. Poster presenters displayed their research encouraging interactive discussions with fellow participants.
The workshop was chaired by Shiro Saito (NTT), with a distinguished committee of researchers from institutions across Japan, including OIST, RIKEN, University of Tokyo, Yokohama National University, and others. Co-organizers included the Quantum Information Research Center (QIC) at Yokohama National University, the Quantum Electronics Professional Group of the Japan Society of Applied Physics (JSAP), and the Moonshot Research and Development Program Goal 6 (Japan Science and Technology Agency), with sponsorship from the Physical Society of Japan (JPS).
Held against the picturesque backdrop of Okinawa’s coastline, QIE2025 fostered a relaxed and collaborative atmosphere, enabling participants to connect with colleagues, exchange knowledge, and discuss the latest advances in quantum information engineering.
The workshop marked another milestone in OIST’s commitment to advancing global research in quantum technologies and supporting collaboration between Japanese and international researchers.
