Quantum Taiwan 2026
Symposium
Quantum Taiwan 2026
The complete two-day schedule for November 10–11, covering keynotes, themed sessions, industry talks, and networking events.
01.1 — Day 1 Schedule (Nov 10, Tue)
| TIME | SESSION |
|---|---|
| 08:20–09:00 |
Registration |
| 09:00–09:15 |
Opening Remarks |
| 09:15–10:05 |
Keynote Lecture IHost: Ming-Jye Wang (Chief Engineer, TQPO)Prof. Irfan Siddiqi(Douglas Giancoli Chair Professor, Department of Physics, UC Berkeley · Faculty Scientist, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory) Topic: In Search of Quantum Advantage |
| 10:05–10:30 |
Coffee Break & Exhibition Networking |
| 10:30–11:30 |
Invited TalksSession: Quantum ComputingSession Chair: Shawn S. H. Hsu (National Tsing Hua University)Dr. Chii-Dong Chen Prof. Roger Melko |
| 11:30–12:00 |
Industry TalkHost: Chung-Ting Ke (Academia Sinica, Research Center for Critical Issues)• IBM Quantum |
| 12:00–13:30 |
Lunch Break & Exhibition Networking |
| 13:30–14:20 |
Keynote Lecture IIHost: Ying-Jer Kao (Project Manager, TQPO)Prof. Seth Lloyd(Professor of Mechanical Engineering, MIT · Director, Center for Extreme Quantum Information Theory (xQIT), MIT · Co-founder, Turing Quantum) Topic: Quantum Algorithms: past, present, and future |
| 14:20–14:40 | Coffee Break & Exhibition Networking |
| 14:40–15:40 |
Invited TalksSession: Hybrid ComputingSession Chair: Shih-Hao Hung (Project Manager, TQPO)Dr. Si Min Chan Ms. Julia Thiele |
| 15:40–16:10 |
Industry TalkHost: Ching-Ray Chang (Chung Yuan Christian University)• Fujitsu Limited |
| 16:10 |
Symposium Wrap-up |
01.2 — Day 2 Schedule (Nov 11, Wed)
| TIME | SESSION |
|---|---|
| 08:30–08:50 |
Registration |
| 08:50–09:00 |
Opening • Prof. Shangjr Gwo, Convener, Taiwan Quantum Program Office (TQPO) Group Photo |
| 09:00–09:50 |
Keynote Lecture IIIHost: Wen-Hao Chang (Program Executive Officer, TQPO)Prof. Pascale Senellart(Université Paris-Saclay, Centre de Nanosciences et de Nanotechnologies) Topic: Spin-photon interfaces for hybrid-photonic quantum computing |
| 09:50–10:10 |
Coffee Break & Exhibition Networking |
| 10:10–11:10 |
Invited TalksSession: Photonic Quantum TechnologiesSession Chair: Yen-Hung Chen (National Central University)Prof. Val Zwiller Prof. Chih-Sung Chuu |
| 11:10–11:55 |
Industry TalkHost: Ray-Kuang Lee (National Tsing Hua University)• Hermes Epitek Corp. |
| 12:00–13:30 |
Lunch Break & Exhibition Networking |
| 13:30–15:00 |
Invited TalksSession: Quantum-Safe NetworkSession Chair: Gong-Ru Lin (National Taiwan University)Mr. Katsuyuki Hanai Josef Vojtech, Ph.D. Dr. Jing Yan Haw |
| 15:00 |
Closing Remarks |
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The schedule above reflects the current plan and may be subject to minor adjustments. All sessions will be held in TICC Room 201 unless otherwise noted.
Quantum Taiwan 2026
Headline talks from leading voices in quantum science and industry.
Day 1 · Nov 10 (Tue) · R201, TICC
Prof. Irfan Siddiqi
Douglas Giancoli Chair Professor, Department of Physics, UC Berkeley · Faculty Scientist, Lawrence Berkeley National LaboratoryDouglas Giancoli Chair Professor, Department of Physics, UC Berkeley · Faculty Scientist, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
In Search of Quantum Advantage
Day 1 · Nov 10 (Tue) · R201, TICC
Prof. Seth Lloyd
Professor of Mechanical Engineering, MIT · Director, Center for Extreme Quantum Information Theory (xQIT), MIT · Co-founder, Turing Quantum
Quantum Algorithms: past, present, and future
Day 2 · Nov 11 (Wed) · R201, TICC
Prof. Pascale Senellart
Professor of Quantum Mechanics & CNRS Research Director ｜École Polytechnique / Collège de France / CNRS
Spin-photon interfaces for hybrid-photonic quantum computing
Day 1 · Nov 10 (Tue) · R201, TICC
Dr. Chii-Dong Chen
Research Center for Critical Issues · Institute of Physics, Academia Sinica
Toward Practical Superconducting Quantum Computers: Challenges and the Path Forward
Day 1 · Nov 10 (Tue) · R201, TICC
Prof. Roger Melko
University of Waterloo · Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics · Open Quantum Design
An open-source quantum computer based on trapped ions
Day 1 · Nov 10 (Tue) · R201, TICC
Dr. Si Min Chan
Developer Relations – Quantum Computing, APAC, NVIDIA
The Future of Computing - Integrating Quantum, AI, and HPC
Day 1 · Nov 10 (Tue) · R201, TICC
Ms. Julia Thiele
Go-to-Market Specialist for Quantum Computing, Amazon Web Services
Quantum Computing in the Cloud
Day 2 · Nov 11, Wed · R201, TICC
Prof. Val Zwiller
KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden · RISE Research Institutes of Sweden
Single photon detection: new instruments and applications
Day 2 · Nov 11, Wed · R201, TICC
Prof. Chih-Sung Chuu
National Tsing Hua University
Franson Interference of Subnatural-Linewidth Time-Energy-Entangled Photons
Day 2 · Nov 11, Wed · R201, TICC
Mr. Katsuyuki Hanai
Quantum Key Distribution, Toshiba
Quantum-Safe Networks in Practice: From Pilot Projects to Commercial Reality
Day 2 · Nov 11, Wed · R201, TICC
Josef Vojtech, Ph.D.
Optical Networks Research Department, CESNET
Integrating Quantum Key Distribution into Telecommunication Infrastructures: Lessons Learned from the Czech Republic and CESNET
Day 2 · Nov 11, Wed · R201, TICC
Dr. Jing Yan Haw
Centre for Quantum Technologies (CQT) · National University of Singapore
The National Quantum-Safe Network Testbed of Singapore
Quantum Taiwan 2026
The Poster Showcase highlights the latest research achievements and technological innovations from the National Quantum Consortium. Through poster presentations and direct engagement with researchers, attendees will discover advances in quantum science and technology, emerging applications, and opportunities for collaboration. We welcome researchers, industry partners, and government representatives to join us in celebrating progress and shaping the future of quantum technology.
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Quantum Taiwan 2026
Downloadable program materials and supporting documents.
