Quantum materials and quantum information science

Workshop, 19 - 21 May, 2026

Quantum materials and quantum information science are rapidly growing frontiers of modern fundamental physics. In quantum materials, recent studies have uncovered a wide array of macroscopic quantum phases, including unconventional superconductivity, Wigner insulators, orbital magnetism and topological orders. These phases are manifestation of spontaneous quantum coherence and entanglement between many electrons in the solids. Meanwhile, quantum information science has witnessed remarkable breakthroughs in quantum computing and quantum sensing across various physical platforms. Despite their rapid progress, the two fields have largely developed independently, suggesting exciting opportunities for synergy. Can we use qubits as novel probes to measure long-range many-body quantum entanglement in solids? Can we harness the collective quantum coherence and entanglement of correlated phases to design new types of qubits or quantum sensors? By bringing together leading experts from both communities, this workshop aims to explore the interface between quantum materials and quantum information science, fostering transformative ideas to address some of the most pressing open questions in both fields.

If you would like to attend the workshop, please apply by sending your abstract at spice(at)uni-mainz.de before March 3rd 2026. If you don't have an abstract, you can also apply by submitting a short explanation of why you would like to attend the workshop. If your application is successful, you will receive a link to register in March 2026. Participation fee is 650 euros. Accommodation is not included.

Organizers

Qiong Ma, Boston
Sahin Ozdemir, SLU
Su-Yang Xu, Harvard

SPICE co-organizer
Jairo Sinova, JGU

Invited Speakers

James Analytis, UC Berkeley Silke Buehler-Paschen, TU Wien Kenneth Burch, Boston Chunhui Du, GT Valla Fatemi, Cornell Weibo Gao, NTU Pablo Jarillo-Herrero, MIT Joonho Lee, Harvard

Peter Maurer, U of C Matteo Mitrano, Harvard Raquel Queiroz, Columbia Giulia Semeghini, Harvard Qimiao Si, Rice Yao Wang, Emory Amir Yacoby, Harvard Youichi Yanase, KyotoU