17th KCIK-ICTQT Symposium on Quantum Information

From May 13 to May 15, 2026, the XVII KCIK-ICTQT Symposium will take place in Sopot, bringing together members of the National Quantum Information Centre (KCIK) network and leading international experts in quantum information and quantum technologies collaborating with the ICTQT. The event is organised by the National Quantum Information Centre (KCIK) and the International Centre for Theory of Quantum Technologies (ICTQT) at the University of Gdańsk. 

The Symposium is held annually and constitutes one of the most important meetings of the national quantum information community. It is particularly dedicated to researchers working at Polish institutions forming the KCIK network, as well as their collaborators from Poland and abroad. The aim of the Symposium is to strengthen cooperation between research centres, build lasting scientific relationships, and enhance Poland’s position in the rapidly developing field of quantum technologies. 

This year’s programme includes invited talks by leading scientists as well as a poster session for other participants wishing to present their research results. This year’s speakers list can be found below. 

Additionally, on May 15 (Friday) at 17:00, an open lecture by Professor Philippe Grangier will take place at the Faculty of Mathematics, Physics and Informatics of the University of Gdańsk. Participation in the event is subject to a fee (this does not apply to the open lecture). 

BOOK OF ABSTRACTS

Key dates and Registration

The event is scheduled to start on May 13th (Wednesday) at 9:00 CET and will finish with an an open lecture by Professor Philippe Grangier on May 15th (Friday) a7 17:00 CET. We warmly invite participants to present their research in the form of a poster! If you wish to contribute a poster presentation, please indicate this directly in the registration form. Don’t miss the opportunity to showcase your work and take part in the inspiring scientific discussions and networking!

Join us for this unique scientific event by registering via the online form.

During registration, participants will also be asked to provide invoicing details.

Please note: The event is dedicated to representatives of academic and research institutions. Participation of representatives from companies requires approval by the Scientific Committee. We appreciate your understanding and encourage interested organizations to contact the organisers for further information.

Conference fees

Early registration ensures the best rates!

Until 6 May 2026

  • 👤 Full fee: 1 800 PLN / 1 700 PLN (KCIK network institutions)
  • 🎓 Reduced fee (Students / PhD Students): 1 300 PLN / 1200 PLN (KCIK network institutions)

Late registration (from 7 May 2026):

  • 👤 Full fee (all participants): 1 900 PLN
  • 🎓 Reduced fee (all participants): 1 400 PLN
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION
(date of publication of the Regulations in their current version: April 17, 2026)

The list of Speakers

Titles and abstracts can be found in the Book of Abstracts

  • Mohamed Bourennane
  • Andre Chailloux
  • Ignacio Cirac
  • Marek Czachor
  • Nilanjana Datta
  • Michał Eckstein
  • Khrystyna Gnatenko
  • Michał Gawełczyk
  • Philippe Grangier
  • Jan Kołodyński
  • Barbara Kraus
  • Josef Lazar
  • Wiesław Leoński
  • Marcin Markiewicz
  • Giovanna Morigi
  • Łukasz Pawela
  • Zbigniew Puchała
  • Sergii Strelchuk
  • Volodymyr Tkachuk

Scientific Committee

  • Paweł Horodecki (Chair)
  • Marek Żukowski (Co-Chair)
  • Łukasz Rudnicki
  • Adam Sawicki

Organising Committee

  • Ewa Kaszewska (Chair) 
  • Marta Krzyżykowska 
  • Krzysztof Dąbrowski 
  • Magdalena Pietrzak

Venue

Conference Centre of the University of Gdańsk (Centrum Dydaktyczno-Konferencyjne Uniwersytetu Gdańskiego)

9 Piaskowa Street, 81-864 Sopot (google maps)

How to get there

We would like to recommend the following means of public transport

From the Gdańsk Lech Walesa Airport

From Sopot railway station

   

You can take a train to:
– Sopot railway station
– then take a walk (ca. 1 km)


Up-to-date route plan can be
found here.

– You can take a take a walk
  (ca. 1 km) or
– You can take a taxi or
– You can take a bus (122 / 143)

Up-to-date route plan can be found here.

Accommodation

We would like to recommend the following hotels for your stay in Sopot. They are conveniently located within the walking distance from the venue. They will offer negotiated discounts to our Participants. Please click the logos to book your room! The first one will lead you to the dedicated webpage, the other ones will provide you with the further information on booking process.

Organisers