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// September 21–23, 2026 · Vancouver

Quantum Information:
Entanglement of
Mathematics & Physics.

A three-day workshop on the deep connections among quantum information, mathematics, and physics — spanning quantum gravity, condensed matter, quantum computing, and quantum error correction.

Dates
Sep 21–23, 2026
Three-day workshop
Venue
UBC SBQMI
Room 311 · Vancouver
Format
~7 talks/day (21–24 total) plus discussion sessions
Scale
Approximately 30–40 participants
01 / Overview

Workshop Overview & Theme

This workshop brings together mathematicians and physicists to explore the deep connections among quantum information, mathematics, and physics. Topics span quantum gravity, condensed matter physics, quantum computing, and quantum error correction, with an emphasis on the mathematical structures that underlie entanglement and quantum information across these fields.

The program is designed to foster genuine cross-disciplinary dialogue, allowing ample time for discussion alongside formal talks.

Topics include

  • Quantum information & entanglement
  • Quantum gravity & holography
  • Condensed matter & topological phases
  • Quantum computing
  • Quantum error correction

Format

  • Three-day in-person workshop
  • ~7 talks per day (21–24 total)
  • Dedicated discussion sessions
  • ~30–40 participants
02 / Speakers

Tentative Invited Speakers

List subject to confirmation
03 / Organizers

Organizers & Committee

Local Organizers

  • Shunji Matsuura
  • Ching-Kai Chiu
  • Olivia Di Matteo
  • Carolyn Zhang
  • Max McGinley

Secretariat & Assistant

  • Chiharu Kondo
    Secretariat
  • Chikako Ohta
    Assistant
  • Tomoya Nagai
    Coordinator

International Advisory Committee

  • Marcel Franz
    UBC / SBQMI
  • Joseph Salfi
    UBC / SBQMI
  • Yasunobu Nakamura
    Director, RIKEN RQC
  • Naoto Nagaosa
    Director, RIKEN FQSP
  • Tetsuo Hatsuda
    RIKEN iTHEMS
  • Yasuyuki Kawahigashi
    University of Tokyo / iTHEMS
  • Satoshi Iso
    RIKEN iTHEMS

Japan Organizers

  • Akira Furusaki
    RIKEN CEMS / iTHEMS
  • Bartosz Regula
    RIKEN / iTHEMS
  • Masahito Yamazaki
    Kavli IPMU
  • Yoshimasa Hidaka
    RIKEN iTHEMS
  • Masamichi Miyaji
    RIKEN iTHEMS
  • Masazumi Honda
    RIKEN iTHEMS
  • Kantaro Ohmori
    University of Tokyo