The 30th Central European Workshop on Quantum Optics 2026

July 20–24, 2026 | Erlangen, Germany

Kreuz+Quer – Haus der Kirche Erlangen
Bohlenplatz 1
91054 Erlangen

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. The scientific program covers a broad spectrum of modern physics, bridging foundational themes like open quantum systems and non-classical states with cutting-edge applications in quantum communication, sensing, and simulation.

In addition to our contributed poster sessions, we have put together an exciting line-up of outstanding selected hot topic presentations and invited talks from leading experts in the field. You can view the full list of our esteemed invited speakers here.