OCQT organizes and supports a wide range of events and programs that bring together researchers, students, industry professionals, and the broader quantum community. These include international conferences and workshops, seminars and colloquia, educational programs, and community events.
Through these activities, OCQT provides opportunities to exchange ideas, build collaborations, share expertise, and support the development of the next generation of quantum researchers and professionals.
Date:
December 8 - 11 2026
Location:
WINC AICHI (Aichi Prefectural Industrial and Labor Center), Nagoya, Japan
Description:
Quantum Innovation, hosted by the Japanese government, research institutes and industry alliance, is an international symposium aimed at bringing together multidisciplinary researchers to present and exchange groundbreaking ideas in quantum science and technology. Quantum Innovation has been held annually since 2021. It covers a wide range of topics, including the latest achievements, trends, and demands in quantum science and technology, such as quantum computing, quantum sensing, quantum cryptography, and quantum communication.
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Date:
March 2–4, 2027
Location:
The Moon Beach Museum Resort, Onna, Okinawa, Japan
Description:
The Biological, Artificial, and Quantum Intelligence 2027 International Workshop (BAQ2027) will bring together leading international researchers in neural networks, neuroscience, quantum machine learning, and related areas of intelligence and complexity. The workshop aims to foster interdisciplinary discussions on recent developments, emerging challenges, and future research directions. The program will feature invited talks by Japanese and international experts, complemented by contributed talks from selected participants.
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Date:
January 31 – February 11, 2028
Location:
OIST Seaside House, Onna, Okinawa, Japan
Description:
The Okinawa School in Physics: The Science of Open Quantum Systems (OSP2028) is an international school dedicated to the science of open quantum systems, exploring how quantum systems interact with their surrounding environments. The school brings together leading researchers, graduate students, and early-career scientists from theoretical and experimental backgrounds to study fundamental concepts and applications across quantum computing, communication, sensing, quantum thermodynamics, many-body physics, and quantum materials. Through extended lectures by international experts, research presentations, and scientific discussions, OSP2028 aims to deepen participants' understanding of open quantum systems, encourage interdisciplinary exchange, and foster future research collaborations.
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October 28 2026
Gunma University, Aramaki Campus University Hall, Muse Hall, Gunma Prefecture, Japan
Co-hosted by Gunma University and OIST, Science Day Gunma 2026 is a science outreach event for high school students, offering an accessible introduction to quantum mechanics and cutting-edge scientific research. Researchers from Gunma University, OIST, and QST will introduce topics including quantum computers, quantum sensors, next-generation batteries, and advanced medical technologies. The program also features a hands-on science exhibition and opportunities for students to talk with researchers and university students about further study, research, and global career paths.
Next colloquium to be confirmed soon
Workshops, conferences, and other events organized or supported by OCQT members and their affiliated research groups. These events are listed for information and are not necessarily organized or co-organized by OCQT.
J-PEAKS Partnership Workshop – Probing Gravity Through Table-Top Experiments
Bridging Theoretical and Experimental Frontiers in Quantum Materials (FQM2027)
Quantum Networks Workshop (QuNeW) 2027
Visiting programs at OIST: TSVP
