WACQT 's eighth May Meeting

More than 150 researchers, engineers and students are involved. Its purpose is to create a shared space where ongoing work can be presented, scrutinised and connected. Over the course of three days, participants move between sessions that combine scientific results, project updates and forward‑looking discussions. A high number of presentations – around 50 in total, including dedicated researcher talks – underlined both the activity level and the wide range of topics addressed.

Presentations cover hardware development, system integration and control, as well as algorithms, communication technologies and sensing methods. This mirrors how the research itself is organised within WACQT, where progress depends on advances across several tightly linked domains rather than isolated breakthroughs.

A key component of the event is the scientific review conducted by WACQT’s Scientific Advisory Board, chaired by Steve Girvin from Yale University. The board provides guidance to ensure the research maintains the highest standards and that strategic decisions are made to advance WACQT’s goals. 

WACQT collaborates with both large companies and smaller technology firms to explore applications of quantum technologies, and these partnerships are reflected in presentations and discussions. The interaction between academia and industry is seen as crucial for translating research into practical use, whether in secure communication, advanced sensing or future computing systems.

Alongside the formal sessions, the programme also included social activities such as shared dinners, pentathlon at Liseberg and an excursion in the Gothenburg archipelago.

With continued growth in the number of researchers and students, and sustained engagement from industry and international partners, WACQT continues to develop and strengthen its own centre. The annual meeting offers a snapshot of that ongoing progress.