Events & Programs

OCQT Workshops and Conferences

Quantum Innovation 2026 (QI2026)
International Symposium on Quantum Science, Technology and Innovation

 

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.

Organizing institutions:

• Nagoya University, AIST, RIKEN, QST, NICT, NIMS, JST, OIST, The University of Tokyo, Kyoto University, Keio University, The University of Osaka, Institute of Science Tokyo, Q-STAR, NTT, NEC, Toshiba, and other participating universities and research institutions.

Links:

https://www.qi2026.jp/

OCQT Events

OCQT Outreach Events

Science Day Gunma 2026 – Exploring the World of Science through Quantum

 

Date:

October 28 2026

Location:

Gunma University, Aramaki Campus University Hall, Muse Hall, Gunma Prefecture, Japan

Description:

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.

Organizing institutions:

• Gunma University
• Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST), Center for Quantum Technologies (OCQT)

Collaborators:

• Takasaki Institute for Advanced Quantum Science, National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST)

Links:

www.gunma-u.ac.jp/information/209861

OCQT Seminar Series (OIST Internal)

• Next seminar to be confirmed soon

OCQT Colloquium Series (OIST Internal)

• Next colloquium to be confirmed soon

SIP Events

Introductory Course of Quantum Technology

Date:

June 4, 2026, to October 15, 2026.

Events from the OCQT Community

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.

2nd ASPIRE Technical Training Workshop – DiamondQTech

• Date: September 24-25, 2026
• Description:This is the second Technical Workshop of the International Research Project DIAMONDQTECH, a bilateral research project funded by the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) and the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG). The project is led by Prof. Takeshi Ohshima (QST, Japan) and Prof. Fedor Jelezko (Ulm University, Germany). The workshop provides technical training for students, researchers, and faculty interested in advanced research involving the development of diamond-based quantum technologies. It will take place over two days, September 24–25, 2026, at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) and is open to all.
• Organizer: Quantum Machines Unit (Twamley Unit), OIST
• Link: https://www.oist.jp/conference/diamond-aspire-oist-2026

Dynamics, Fluctuations, and Entanglement in Quantum Materials and Many-Body Systems

• Date: October 14–16, 2026
• Description: This three-day focused workshop aims to promote the exchange of ideas among researchers working on quantum materials and many-body systems. The scientific scope includes quantum dynamics and fluctuations, entanglement, quantum state tomography, frustration effects, exotic ordered phases, and related topics. Primarily theoretical in focus while remaining closely connected to ongoing experimental developments, the workshop is designed to encourage discussion and in-depth exchange among participants. The program will feature early- to mid-career researchers, complemented by senior speakers providing broader perspectives, with the goal of generating new theoretical insights and stimulating future collaborations.
• Organizer: Theory of Quantum Matter Unit (Shannon Unit), OIST
• Link: https://www.oist.jp/events/dynamics-fluctuations-and-entanglement-quantum-materials-and-many-body-systems

Bridging Theoretical and Experimental Frontiers in Quantum Materials

• Date: January 18–22, 2026
• Description: Co-organized by OIST and the Trans-Scale Quantum Science Institute (TSQS) of the University of Tokyo, this workshop brings together international experts and emerging researchers from theoretical and experimental communities to explore recent advances in quantum materials.
  Topics include quantum magnetism and spintronics, flat-band physics and quantum geometry, nonequilibrium quantum matter, and unconventional superconductivity. The program features a two-day school for graduate students and early-career researchers, followed by a three-day symposium highlighting recent breakthroughs, open challenges, and opportunities for international collaboration.
• Organizers: Shu Zhang (OIST), Satoru Nakatsuji (U Tokyo), Ryotaro Arita (U Tokyo), Collin Broholm (Johns Hopkins), Yang Zhang (UT Knoxville), Yoshinori Okada (OIST), Naoto Tsuji (U Tokyo), Yijin Zhang (U Tokyo)
• Link: https://www.oist.jp/conference/fqm2027

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