Venue
Reykjavík University, Menntavegur 1 IS-102, Iceland
Scope
Nordic Quantum is a collaborative academic network dedicated to making the Nordics a global hub for quantum research, technology, and education. We connect researchers, students, and institutions across the Nordic countries (Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Iceland), building a unified quantum ecosystem with 100+ events a year, 200+ courses, and 100+ open positions at any given time.
In this annual meeting, we will get to know the research and education activities that shape the quantum ecosystem in Iceland – from the Nanotechnology and Materials Science Centre at the University of Iceland, to the Nanophysics Center at Reykjavík University, to the Quantum Simulation and Data Science Lab in IHPC. Moreover, we will discuss how to better collaborate within the Nordic Quantum ecosystem, in terms of master’s and PhD education, conferences and events, talent retention, and ties between academia and industry. We will feature a session about the newly EU-funded project “European Quantum Academy”, in which Nordic Quantum will take the role of coordinating the activities in the Nordic region.
This meeting is open for registration to anyone who would like to be more involved in shaping the Nordic Quantum ecosystem. There is no registration fee, but everyone should cover their costs for accommodation and travel to the venue. Registration deadline: 29 April 2026.
Schedule
Wednesday 3rd June, starting at 9h-10h
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Scientific talks
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Overview of the quantum ecosystem in Iceland
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Lab tour at RU
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Workshop dinner
Thursday 4th June:
- Research/policy/education updates from Finland, Sweden, Denmark, and Norway
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European Quantum Academy
- Nordic collaboration talks and discussions
- A year into Nordic Quantum coordination
- Access to Nordic quantum computers
- Are the quantum events in the Nordics serving us?
Friday 5th June, ending at lunch:
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Lab tours at HI
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Extra discussion time, if needed
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For those that want to fly back on the same Friday, we will not fill the afternoon with program activities. For those that are staying the weekend, and if the weather forecast is favorable, we will organize a short evening hike.
Accommodation
We have 30 superior rooms prebooked at Hotel Reykjavík Natura 2-5 June (3 nights), as well as a few rooms with extra nights. The price is 35.900 ISK per room/night for one person (ca 2721 SEK = 2790 NOK = 1857 DKK = 249 EUR) or 40.100 ISK per room/night for two people (ca 3032 SEK = 3113 NOK = 2075 DKK = 278 EUR). Breakfast is included in the price.
For those interested in booking one of the rooms above, please find the link in the registration form. Rooms will be paid individually by the attendees.
Attendees are also free to find a different accommodation.