Quantum technologies are rapidly evolving from proof-of-concept demonstrations toward systems that promise real-world impact in computation, simulation, sensing, and communication. However, the transition to utility requires overcoming challenges in scalability, reproducibility, and error management.
This workshop marks the first event of its kind connecting the Boston academic ecosystem — with Harvard and MIT at its core — and the newly established Italian Quantum Alliance. Organized as a closing event of the International Year of Quantum and as the kickoff of the Italian Quantum Alliance, the workshop aims to create a lasting bridge between these two communities.
By convening diverse expertise from Boston, Italy, and Europe, the workshop seeks to define common themes and open problems that will guide the community in advancing the frontier of scalable quantum technologies and accelerating their transition to utility.
The program is structured around four core pillars:
Quantum Computing
Progress in architectures, control, and error correction as the foundation for fault-tolerant devices.
Quantum Simulation
Exploiting programmable quantum platforms to explore complex many-body physics and material models with verified fidelity.
Quantum Communication
Advancing secure communication protocols and quantum networks.
Quantum Sensing and Metrology
Advancing quantum-enhanced measurement techniques and their deployment in practical settings.
Speakers
Misha Lukin Harvard University
KiYoul Yang Harvard University
Susanne Yelin Harvard University
Vladan Vuletić Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Paola Cappellaro Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Soonwon Choi Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Harry Zhou Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Giacomo Roati LENS
Francesco Tafuri University Federico II
Fabio Sciarrino Sapienza Università di Roma
Paolo Villoresi University of Padova
Davide Calonico INRIM
Leonardo Fallani University of Florence & LENS
Hannes Bernien University of Innsbruck & IQOQI
Hannes Pichler University of Innsbruck & IQOQI
Francesca Ferlaino University of Innsbruck & IQOQI
Scientific organizers
Simone Montangero University of Padova
Giulia Semeghini Harvard University
Tommaso Macrì QuEra
Local organizers
Simone Montangero University of Padova
Giuseppe Calajò University of Padova
