• Workshop for Quantum Repeaters and Networks (WQRN)

  • About WQRN

    The 1998 proposal introducing a quantum repeater resulted in high-profile efforts on vital components needed to establish a multi-node quantum network. Quantum repeaters utilize quantum entanglement, quantum memories, techniques for suppressing quantum errors and quantum teleportation to dramatically enhance both the reach and bit rate of quantum communication. Various experimental schemes have been proposed and components developed, and early experimental efforts are working towards the realization of a quantum repeater. Despite the progress, significant challenges remain, first in proof-of-principle demonstrations and then in the development of practical systems adequate for deployment in the field.

     

    The goal of this workshop is to bring the active research community together to discuss the progress, challenges and new possible directions for quantum repeaters and networks. We invite researchers working on key enabling technologies and system integration, protocols for connecting repeaters across network links with high fidelity, architectures for large-scale networks, and applications of distributed quantum entanglement.

     

    The WQRN has been and continues to be a limited-attendance, few-day workshop, in which participants are given the opportunity to share ideas, directions, and concerns to advance the state of the field. Talks are by invitation only and catered to broadly cover the applications, theory, components, and worldwide directions in quantum repeaters and networks. These talks frame group discussion sessions for which all participants are welcome to contribute; participants are also welcome to contribute to a poster session.

  • WQRN5 Location Selected.

    UPDATE: The WQRN Steering Committee has selected Singapore as the location for WQRN5 (2026). The event will be hosted by the Center for Quantum Technologies at the National University of Singapore. More details will follow in the coming weeks.

    UPDATE: The call for host locations has now closed. Thanks to the those who submitted proposals. The Steering Committee are currently reviewing proposals and will select the WQRN-5 (2026) host by the end of February with notifications sent shortly thereafter.

    The Workshop for Quantum Repeaters and Networks (WQRN) is requesting information from potential local organizers (LO) regarding hosting the next workshop in the series, expected to take place in 2026. The information requested does not constitute any form of obligation or binding proposal, but is rather an expression of interest and will be used as a guide by the WQRN steering committee (SC). The WQRN steering committee requests a brief (2 page) summary of location information by January 31st 2025. For more detailed instructions - please see here. Please direct responses by email to the WQRN steering committee at email address wqrn2026@gmail.com.

    Note: If you do not receive a confirmation within 2 business days, please contact Oliver Slattery at oliverslattery@gmail.com without including any attachment.

  • Committees

    Steering Committee

    • Chair: Oliver Slattery (National Institute of Standards and Technology, USA)
    • Saikat Guha (University of Maryland, USA)
    • Huges de Riedmatten (Institute of Photonic Sciences, Spain)
    • Eleni Diamanti (Sorbonne University, France)
    • Paul Kwiat (University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign, USA) 

    Remaining SC positions to be filled soon.

     

    WQRN5 Program Subcommittee

    • Information Coming Soon.

    WQRN5 Local Organization Subcommittee

    • Information Coming Soon.
  • Previous WQRNs

    Rubinstein forum

    Chicago, USA, 2022

    The third WQRN was held the weekend of
    August 19-21, 2022 at the David Rubenstein Forum at the University of Chicago.

    Krumers Alpin Resort, Seefeld, Austria

    Seefeld, Austria, 2017

    The second WQRN was held in Seefeld, in the Austrian Alps, in September of 2017.

     

     

    Merrill Hall at Asilomar Conference Grounds

    Asilomar, USA, 2015

    The first WQRN was held in the historic coastal location of Asilomar, in Pacific Grove, California, in May of 2015.

     

     

    Hotel de Lac, Montreux, Switzerland

    Montreux, Switzerland, 2024

    The fourth WQRN was held in beautiful Montreux, Switzerland, in September 2024.

  • FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Pagoda at Kiyomizu-dera in Kyoto, Japan

    Questions

    Q1. How can I learn more?

    Contact us using the form below if you have questions.

    Q2: How is WQRN organized?

    WQRN is organized according to its charter, which indicates how the steering committee is assembled and updated, as well as how local organization and program planning are conducted.

    Q3: How do I register to attend the workshop?

    Please visit the local page for the upcoming workshop for program, travel, registration, and more.

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