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
Conference organiser: Chris Timpson
Speakers:
Emily Adlam
Natalia Ares
Markus Aspelmeyer
Guido Bacciagaluppi
Jonathan Barrett
Eric Cavalcanti
Bob Coecke
Elise Crull
Chris Fuchs
Lucien Hardy
Matthew Leifer
Gerard Milburn
Wayne Myrvold
Nicholas Ormrod
Roger Penrose
Simon Saunders
Antony Valentini
David Wallace
Nicole Yunger Halpern
Non-Oxford discussants include:
Jim Al-Khalili, Dan Bedingham, Johannes Fankhauser, Alexander Franklin, Jonathan Halliwell, Richard Healey, Adrian Kent, Eleanor Knox, James Ladyman, Bryan Roberts, Rudiger Schack, Jill Sideman, Tony Short, Karim Thebault, Jos Uffink, Matthew Walhout
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 ‘Quantum Universe’ symphony for Organ, Quantum Guitar and Electronics (2025)
Composed by: Rakhat-Bi Abdyssagin
Performed by: Rakhat-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. Further information available here and registration here
