W4Q: Quantum Science Conference, which will take place in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, from March 23 to 25, 2026.
The W4Q conference brings together cutting-edge research from all areas of quantum physics, spanning foundations to quantum technology applications, and aims to promote scientific excellence through diversity while fostering exchanges between senior scientists and early-career researchers.
The conference is open to everyone, regardless of gender, and we particularly encourage PhD students, postdoctoral researchers, and early-career scientists to participate, present their work, and engage with the growing Women for Quantum (W4Q) community.
Scientific topics include (but are not limited to):
-Quantum Optics
-Atomic and Molecular Physics
-Many-Body Quantum Physics
-Quantum Information
-Quantum Thermodynamics
-Quantum Computation and Simulations
-Quantum Sensing
-Quantum Communications
-Foundations and Technological Applications
Contributions: invited and contributed talks, posters, and a round-table discussion.
Featured speakers:
-Janet Anders (Universities of Exeter and Potsdam) -Stefanie Barz (IQST, University of Stuttgart) -Pérola Milman (Université Paris Cité, CNRS)
Program Committee: Almut Beige, Natalia Bruno, Maria Luisa Chiofalo, Irene D’Amico, Susana Huelga, Christiane Koch, Sabrina Maniscalco, Elisabetta Paladino, Valentina Parigi, Anna Sanpera, Paola Verrucchi, Roberta Zambrini.
Organizing Committee: Roberta Zambrini, Paola Verrucchi, Anna Sanpera, Natalia Bruno, Almut Beige.
Important dates:
-Abstract submission deadline: 20 January 2026 -Registration deadline: 10 February 2026
Venue:
Auditorium Parc-BIT, Palma de Mallorca, Spain The venue is easily reachable by metro from Palma city center.
Early hotel booking is strongly recommended.
Following the main conference, the IV Women for Quantum Workshop will take place in Estellencs (25–28 March 2026).
Further information, registration, and abstract submission are available at: