Events
Events related to QR.N, Quantum Repeaters, and Quantum Networks
The consortium partners of QR.N regularly participate in events such as workshops and conferences to exchange ideas with stakeholders in the field of Quantum Communication and to stay up to date. Here you can find information about upcoming dates and events related to QR.N and Quantum Communication in Germany and beyond.

SPIE Photonics West 2026
17 to 22 January 2026: SPIE Photonics West 2026 in San Francisco – SPIE Photonics West – the world’s largest photonics technologies event – will take place in San Francisco from 17

From Quantum Communication to Quantum Networks
19 and 20 February 2026: QR.N Workshop “From Quantum Communication to Quantum Networks” in Bad Honnef – On 19 and 20 February 2026, the workshop “From Quantum Communication to Quantum

Quantum Ideas Factory 2026
27 February to 2 March 2026: Quantum Ideas Factory 2026 in Jena – The Quantum Ideas Factory 2026 will take place in Jena from 27 February to 02 March 2026.

SKM 2026
8 to 13 March 2026: DPG Spring Meeting of the Condensed Matter Section (SKM 2026) in Dresden – The DPG Spring Meeting of the Condensed Matter Section (SKM 2026) will

ICQCS 2026
16 to 20 March 2026: International Conference on Quantum Communication & Security (ICQCS 2026) in Paris – From 16 to 20 March 2026, the International Conference on Quantum Communication &

Quantum Networks Summit 2026
24 to 26 March 2026: Quantum Networks Summit in Paris – The third Quantum Networks Summit will take place at the Palais des Congrès in Paris from 24 to 26 March