Foundations of Quantum Computing (FQC) 2025

Acronym: 

FQC 2025

Dates: 

Monday, June 16, 2025 to Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Organising group(s): 

Quantum Software Lab ( University of Edinburgh)

Registration deadline: 

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Submission deadline: 

Friday, May 16, 2025

We’re excited to share that applications are now open for the third edition of the Foundations of Quantum Computing (FQC2025) workshop, organised by the Quantum Software Lab and Royal Holloway, University of London, happening at the University of Edinburgh from 16–18 June 2025.

Our goal is to exchange ideas, share insights, and foster collaborations on the fundamental aspects of quantum computing by bringing together researchers who may not otherwise come together in a small conference. The workshop is discussion-oriented, with invited long talks from leading experts in quantum foundations and quantum computing. This year’s themes are: “Models of quantum computing and resources” and “Foundations of quantum tomography.”

Here’s our amazing speaker lineup, with more to be announced:

Hans Briegel, University of Innsbruck

Sitan Chen, Harvard University

Richard Josza, University of Cambridge

Elham Kashefi, The University of Edinburgh, and Sorbonne Université

Viv Kendon, University of Strathclyde

Paolo Perinotti, Università di Pavia

Matthew Pusey, University of York

Hjalmar Rall, Technical University of Munich

Rüdiger Schack, Royal Holloway, University of London

Information about previous editions can be found at: FQC24 https://www.eventcreate.com/e/fqc2024 and FQC23 https://www.eventcreate.com/e/fqc2023

To promote discussions, similar to last year, we will also have Lightning Talks! These are short talks of 5 to 10 minutes delivered by attendees to promote their research and ideas. You can express your interest in giving a lightening talk in the application form.

The attendance will be by invitation only. So, please express your interest by April 30, through the short application form on the event’s website: https://www.eventcreate.com/e/fqc2025

Please note that accepted participants will be asked to pay a small registration fee.

Important dates:
  • Application Deadline: April 30, 2025
  • Acceptance notification: May 7, 2025
  • Registration deadline: May 16, 2025
  • Event: June 16-18, 2025

Location: Informatics Forum, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK

For any requests, please contact the organising team directly at FQC2025@ed.ac.uk.

FQC 2025 is part of the Quantum Fringe in Scotland, hosted by Quantum Software Lab. See more information here: https://www.quantumsoftwarelab.com/quantum-fringe-scotland