First International Quantum Horizons Symposium

Banff, Alberta, Canada

August 20-22, 2025

Pursuing the untold potentials of quantum science

Registration opens early 2025

Welcome to the

2025 Quantum Horizons Symposium

The first ever International Quantum Horizons Symposium will be held at the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity in Banff, Alberta, Canada from August 20-22, 2025. This event will feature leading experts and visionary thinkers from around the globe, sharing their groundbreaking research and insights into the evolving frontiers of quantum science.

Hosted by Quantum Horizons Alberta, the symposium underscores Alberta's commitment to advancing quantum research.

All participants are invited to present poster presentations. The three poster sessions will form a major component of the symposium and will catalyse discussion on all aspects of quantum science.

Together with the invited talks, we anticipate a stimulating venue for future research directions. The number of participants is limited, so please register as soon as possible.

Invited Speakers

Mona Berciu - UBC

Andrei Bernevig* - Princeton

Samuel Braunstein - York U, UK

Atish Dabholkar - ICTP, Trieste

Andrea Damascelli - UBC

Duncan Haldane* - Princeton

Patrick Hayden  - Stanford

Pawel Horodecki* - U of Gdansk 

Sabre Kais - N. Carolina State  

Daniel Kattnig - U Exeter

Hae-Young Kee - U Toronto

Adina Luican-Mayer - Ottawa

Gabriel Kotliar - Rutgers

Samir Mathur - Ohio State U

Rob Myers - Perimeter Institute

Renato Renner* - ETH, Zurich

Subir Sachdev  - Harvard

Sakura Schafer-Nameki - Oxford

Zhi-xun Shen - Stanford

Paul Steinhardt - Princeton

Leonard Susskind - Stanford     

Ronny Thomale - U Wuerzburg

*subject to change

Program

Coming Soon!


Plan Your Trip to Banff

Venue Accommodations

Location:

107 Tunnel Mountain Drive
Banff, AB T1L 1H5

Event Dates:

August 20–22, 2025

Accommodation Details:

  • Attendees are responsible for booking their own accommodations.

  • Please note that conference registration fees are separate.

Important Deadline:

Room bookings must be completed by July 19, 2025.

Getting to Banff

Traveling from Calgary International Airport to Banff is easy and convenient. Shuttle services, such as the Banff Airporter, provide reliable transportation directly to Banff.

Explore the Surrounding Areas:

  • Lake Louise: Known for its stunning turquoise waters.

  • Yoho National Park: Home to breathtaking waterfalls and hiking trails.

  • Kootenay National Park: Explore diverse landscapes and natural hot springs.

Plan your trip and make the most of your time in the Canadian Rockies!

Organizing Committee

  • Frank Marsiglio (Chair)

  • Dennis Salahub

  • Saurya Das

  • Igor Boettcher

  • Carlo Maria Scandolo

  • Daya Gaur

  • Aninda Sinha