Events & Programs

Workshops and Conferences

Solid State Systems for Quantum Information Processing (SQuIP) International Workshop

Date:

June 8 - 12 2025

Location:

Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST), Okinawa, Japan

Description:

Quantum Information Processing (QIP) leverages the principles of quantum mechanics—superposition, entanglement, and measurement—to encode, process, and transmit information in ways that classical systems cannot achieve. By overcoming the limitations of conventional digital architectures, QIP promises transformative advances in computing, communication, and sensing.

Silicon-based microelectronics, powered by complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) technology, has driven decades of innovation, but further miniaturization of transistors is approaching fundamental limits. Yet, the vast industrial expertise in high-volume semiconductor fabrication provides an unprecedented opportunity: to merge these mature processes with quantum functionalities and establish solid-state platforms as a scalable basis for quantum technologies.

Solid-state QIP has therefore become one of the most dynamic areas of Quantum Science and Technology. Progress is being made across a spectrum of approaches, including:

• Superconducting Qubits,
• Semiconductor Spin Qubits,
• Defect- and Dopant-Based Spin Qubits,
• Hybrid Architectures.

Together, these solid-state platforms are advancing toward robust elementary operations, quantum error correction, on-chip networking, and integration with classical control electronics.

The goal of this workshop is to bring together leading scientists and emerging researchers from across these diverse approaches. By sharing recent results, identifying common challenges—such as decoherence, materials engineering, and scalable integration—and exploring new ideas, we aim to foster collaborations that will drive the next phase of solid-state quantum information processing. The program will feature invited and contributed talks, as well as poster presentations, providing ample opportunities for both established and early-career researchers to engage, exchange insights, and build new connections.

Organizers:

• William Munro, Quantum Engineering and Design Unit, OIST
• Denis Konstantinov, Quantum Dynamics Unit, OIST
• Yuimaru Kubo, Science and Technology Group, Hybrid Quantum Device Team, OIST

Links:

https://www.oist.jp/conference/solid-state-systems-quantum-information-processing-squip

OCQT Events

OCQT Seminar Series (OIST Internal)

Prof. Giulio Chiribella

• Date: Friday, December 5, 2025 - 10:30
• Speaker: Prof. Giulio Chiribella
• Title: The quantum communication power of indefinite causal order
• Link: https://groups.oist.jp/ocqt/event/ocqt-seminar-quantum-communication-power-indefinite-causal-order

Prof. Kazuki Sakurai

• Date: Monday, December 15, 2025 - 15:00
• Speaker: Prof. Kazuki Sakurai
• Title: Quantum Measurements at Particle Colliders and Their Applications to New-Physics Searches
• Link: https://groups.oist.jp/ocqt/event/ocqt-seminar-quantum-measurements-particle-colliders-and-their-applications-new-physics

OCQT Colloquium Series (OIST Internal)

• Next colloquium to be confirmed soon

SIP Events

Introductory Course of Quantum Technology

Date:

2026 TBD

Program

Visiting programs at OIST: TSVP