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CEWQO30 – The 30th Central European Workshop on Quantum Optics 2026

July 20–24, 2026 | Erlangen, Germany

The 30th Central European Workshop on Quantum Optics (CEWQO) will be held in Erlangen, Germany. This edition is jointly hosted by the Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) and the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light (MPL).

As a long-standing series, CEWQO serves as a international forum for researchers to present and discuss the latest advancements in quantum optics and quantum information.


Time and Place

The conference is scheduled for July 20–24, 2026 and will take place at Kreuz + Quer in Erlangen, Germany.


Scope and Topics

The program encompasses a broad range of topics in quantum optics and related fields, including:

  • Fundamental aspects of quantum optics
  • Non-classical and multi-mode states, quantum correlations, and tomography
  • Open quantum systems
  • Quantum information, simulations, and sensing
  • Quantum communication
  • Quantum optics with atoms, ions, and molecules
  • Cavity and circuit QED
  • Opto-mechanical systems
  • Quantum optics in condensed matter systems

Invited Speakers

The following researchers have confirmed their participation. This list will be updated as further invitations are finalized:

  • Ulrik L. Andersen, Technical University of Denmark
  • Sergei Bozhevolnyi, Technical University of Denmark
  • Nirit Dudovich, Weizmann Institute of Science
  • Marco Genovese, INRIM, Italy
  • Gershon Kurizki, Weizmann Institute of Science
  • Fabio Sciarrino, Sapienza Università di Roma
  • Paris Tzallos, IESL-FORTH, Greece
  • tbc

Registration and Submissions

Registration and abstract submission are not yet open.

Registration is scheduled to open in Spring 2026. Full details regarding submission procedures, key deadlines, and registration fees will be posted here as they become available. Please check back regularly for updates.


Venue and Travel

Scientific sessions will take place at Kreuz + Quer, a modern event center located in the heart of Erlangen (Bohlenplatz 1, 91054 Erlangen).

Further details regarding travel, local transport, and accommodation options will be made available in the coming months.


Contact Information

E-Mail: cewqo30@mpl.mpg.de

MC

Professorship for Optics

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CM

Chair of Optical Quantum Technologies

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Address

Staudtstraße 791058 Erlangen
Room: 01.425, Floor: 01