Cal-Bay Quantum School 2026
This will be the third joint event, following the Munich–Berkeley School in 2023 and the Cal-Bay Quantum School in Munich in 2024.
About the Cal-Bay Quantum School
The Cal-Bay Quantum School is an initiative aimed at fostering collaboration and strengthening academic and research ties between the quantum science communities in California and Bavaria. The school focuses on cutting-edge topics in quantum computing and quantum simulation.
Objectives
The main objective of the Cal-Bay Quantum School is to deepen and extend existing collaborations between these two regions. By bringing together early-career researchers from universities and research laboratories in California and Bavaria, the school aims to facilitate knowledge exchange and promote cross-disciplinary learning.
Deep dive into cutting-edge research and scientific exchange
The Cal-Bay Quantum School offers a comprehensive training program covering both theoretical and practical aspects of quantum computing and quantum simulation. Expert lecturers from California and Bavaria present fundamental principles, state-of-the-art research, and technological advances in quantum science and technology.
Participants can expect to explore topics such as:
Quantum algorithms
Computing with superconducting qubits
Ultracold atoms and related platforms
Other emerging directions in quantum information science
Networking, collaboration, and research stays
The school features interactive activities that foster scientific dialogue, idea exchange, and collaboration, alongside social events and networking opportunities that strengthen the community.
The program also supports research stays before and after the event, enabling PhD students to:
Get to know host institutions
Gain diverse research perspectives
Build collaborations and joint projects
Develop work that may lead to joint publications and strengthen their academic profiles and future career prospects
