An exploration of the history, achievement, and our future understanding, of quantum theory. Part of the 2025 International Year of Quantum Science and Technology.
Funded by the John Templeton Foundation and hosted by the Faculty of Philosophy, University of Oxford
Speakers:
Professor Emily Adlam
Professor Natalia Ares
Professor Markus Aspelmeyer
Professor Guido Bacciagaluppi
Professor Jonathan Barrett
Professor Eric Cavalcanti
Professor Bob Coecke
Professor Elise Crull
Professor Chris Fuchs
Professor Lucien Hardy
Professor Matthew Leifer
Professor Gerard Milburn
Professor Wayne Myrvold
Dr Nicholas Ormrod
Professor Roger Penrose
Professor Simon Saunders
Dr Anthony Valentini
Professor David Wallace
Professor Nicole Yunger-Halpern
In-person attendance is invitation-only. Proceedings will be streamed (link to follow).
Programme (to follow)
Satellite Events (Open to All):
20 November
Opening concert: World premiere of ‘A Quantum Universe’ symphony for Organ, Quantum Guitar and Electronics (2025)
Composed by: Rakat-Bi Abdyssagin
Performed by: Rakat-Bi Abdyssagin (Organ) and Bob Coecke (Quantum Guitar)
Time: 1:15pm
Venue: Merton College Chapel
Further information available here
20 November
Title: Navigating the Quantum Wonderland
Speaker: Paul Davies
Time: 6:00pm-7.30pm
Venue: Martin Wood Lecture Theatre, Martin Wood Complex, Department of Physics, University of Oxford, Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PU
Further information including information about registration available here
23 November
Closing concert: (Quantum) Indeterminism and entanglement: (Musical) Correlation and spontaneity
Performed by: Rakhat-Bi Abdyssagin (Piano) and Bob Coecke (Quantum Guitar)
Time: 8pm
Venue: Holywell Music Room
Admittance is free, but spaces are limited. Please register here
