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Petersburg
Quantum
Weeks 2026
July 1–9, 2026
St. Petersburg
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Application Deadline: March 29
ABOUT
PQW
Petersburg Quantum Weeks (PQW) 2026 is an interdisciplinary event that combines an advanced scientific school with an international research conference on modern quantum physics and quantum technologies.

Designed as a 9-day long forum, PQW brings together physicists working across theory, experiment, and applications of quantum theory, creating a space for in-depth scientific exchange between different areas of fundamental and applied physics and providing a unique opportunity to analyze and solve cutting-edge problems in the field of quantum science.
TOPICS
  • Theoretical Physics
  • Quantum Computing
  • Quantum Optics
  • Atomic Physics
  • Particle Physics
  • Solid-State Physics
  • Astrophysics
  • Neutrino Physics
  • Accelerator Physics
  • Strong-field QED
  • Highly Charged Ions
  • Topological Photonics
SCHOOL
July 1–4, 2026

The School on Quantum Physics and Technologies is an advanced lecture program focused on providing a solid and up-to-date overview of key research areas.
What the School offers
  • High-level lectures by leading scientists
  • Structured introductions to modern research topics and methods
  • Clear overview of key ideas and open problems across PQW topics
  • Opportunity to work on a research project under the mentorship of top scientists
CONFERENCE
July 6–9, 2026

The International Summer Conference on Theoretical Physics (ISCTP) is an international research meeting focused on current developments in quantum and fundamental physics.
What the Conference offers
  • Plenary talks by leading researchers presenting recent advances and open problems
  • Contributed talks selected via abstract submission to showcase participants’ research
  • Poster sessions with extended discussion time for sharing ideas and feedback
  • Masterclasses by top scientists to build practical skills for cutting-edge challenges
SPEAKERS
  • Valery
    Serbo
    Novosibirsk State University
    Russia
  • Anvar
    Zakhidov
    University of Texas at Dallas
    USA
  • Emil
    Akhmedov
    Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology
    Russia
  • Dmitry
    Naumov
    Joint Institute for Nuclear Research
    Russia
  • Oleg
    Astafiev
    Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology
    Russia
  • Valeri
    Lebedev
    Joint Institute for Nuclear Research
    Russia
  • Mikhail
    Kozlov
    NRC «Kurchatov Institute» - PNPI
    Russia
  • Vladimir
    Korobov
    Joint Institute for Nuclear Research
    Russia
  • Vladimir
    Shabaev
    Saint-Petersburg State University
    Russia
  • Oleg
    Teryaev
    Joint Institute for Nuclear Research
    Russia
  • Yuriy
    Makhlin
    Landau Institute for Theoretical Physics
    Russia
  • Anatoly
    Titov
    NRC «Kurchatov Institute» - PNPI
    Russia
  • Alexander
    Mikhalychev
    Stepanov Institute of Physics NAS
    Belarus
  • Alexey
    Gorlach
    Technion
    Israel
More speakers to be announced
PROGRAM COMMITTEE
  • Dmitry
    Glazov
    ITMO University
    Russia
  • Dmitry
    Karlovets
    ITMO University
    Russia
  • Maxim
    Gorlach
    ITMO University
    Russia
  • Dmitry
    Naumov
    Joint Institute for Nuclear Research
    Russia
PARTICIPATION OPTIONS
  • School only
    For participants primarily interested in structured learning and gaining a solid overview of key topics in quantum and fundamental physics
  • Conference only
    For participants interested solely in the Conference program, including research talks, discussions, and scientific networking
  • School + Conference
    For participants seeking the most comprehensive experience, combining focused learning at the School with research presentations, discussions, and networking at the Conference
— Why Attend Both?
The School and Conference are designed to complement each other. By attending both, participants gain a shared conceptual background, practical skills for tackling cutting-edge problems, a deeper understanding of research talks, and more time for discussion and interaction within the same scientific community.
APPLICATION & SELECTION
Abstract
requirements
Length:
Up to 2 A4 pages (including figures)
Format:
LaTeX
Template:
Download here
PRESENTATION FORMATS
  • Long oral presentation:
    25 minutes + 5 minutes for questions

  • Short oral presentation:
    15 minutes + 5 minutes for questions
  • Poster presentation:
    A1, vertical orientation

REGISTRATION FEE

Category


Conference only

School

only

Conference + School


(Under)graduate & PhD students


9,000 ₽

11,000 ₽

16,000 ₽


Researchers & Industry representatives


19,000 ₽

21,000 ₽

34,000 ₽

The registration fee includes:
  • Access to the selected parts of the scientific program
  • Conference/School materials
  • Participant package
  • Coffee breaks during the event
  • Boat trip
VENUE & CONTACTS
Address: 9 Lomonosova Street, St. Petersburg, 191002, Russian Federation

Contact us: pqw@itmo.ru

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