About Quantum Photonics Spotlight 2026 [QPS2026]
Quantum Photonics Spotlight 2026 unites international experts from various fields of quantum photonics ranging from fundamental quantum theory to photonic quantum applications. With exchange on modelling, system design and technology as well as on quantum information and simulation, Quantum Photonics Spotlight 2026 features highlights along the entire development chain of photonic quantum technologies. We would like to thank all participants and speakers for their contribution to the success of this conference!
Impressions
Speakers
Sponsors
Satellite Events
24.09 - 26.09. TheoQS Autumn School
The TheoQS autumn school aims to give an overview of current research topics in the theoretical description of quantum systems, with an emphasis on their applications in quantum information or quantum optics. It is aimed at PhD students, master students and young postdocs. More Information here.
27.09 - 28.09. Student Photonics Spotlight 2026
Paderborn Optics and Photonics Society (POPS), an Optica student chapter, is hosting a 2-day student conference 27 to 28 September. The goal of the conference is to bring students from Paderborn and beyond to facilitate scientific exchange, improve students’ transferable skills, connect students to industry, and strengthen the international network of young quantum researchers. Find more information here.
Organisers & Important Information
Scientific Committee
| Dr. Benjamin Brecht | Group Leader "Quantum Networks" |
| Dr. Benjamin Hinrichs | Junior Research Group Leader "Mathematical Physics of Complex Quantum Systems" |
| Jun. Prof. Dr. Nicholas Güsken | Group Leader "Quantenphotonik & Optoelektronik" |
| Prof. Dr. Christine Silberhorn | Group Leader „Integrated Quantum Optics“ Spokesperson of the Institute for Photonic Quantum Systems |
| Prof. Dr. Jan Sperling | Group Leader „Theoretical Quantum Science“ |
| Prof. Dr. Johannes Blömer | Group Leader „Codes and Cryptography |
| Prof. Dr. Jens Förstner | Group Leader „Optoelectronics and Photonics“ |
| Prof. Dr. Klaus Jöns | Group Leader „Hybrid Quantum Photonic Devices“ |
| Prof. Dr. Martin Kolb | Group Leader „Stochastics“ |
Organising Institution
The Institute for Photonic Quantum Systems (PhoQS) combines expertise and competencies in photonics and quantum research at Paderborn University – an important location for pioneering photonic quantum research. Thanks to proven experts in the fields of physics, mathematics, computer science, and electrical engineering, the required expertise to conduct fundamental research and put it into application are available.
| Date | 28 September- 02 October, 2026 |
| Venue | Congress centre of the Heinz Nixdorf MuseumsForum (HNF), 33102 Paderborn |
Safety Note
Apart from our booking system (Converia), we don’t work with external providers such as travel agencies etc. All e-mails related to our conference that do not come from our official QPS-accounts (qps@mail.uni-paderborn.de & events@phoqs.uni-paderborn.de) or Converia can be considered a scam.
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