Symposium on Quantum Technologies

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IIT Mandi, INDIA
IIT Mandi Conference Room
March 20-21, 2026
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About

Hosted by the Center for Quantum Science and Technologies (CQST) at IIT Mandi, this two-day symposium serves as a premier gathering for leading academic minds and industry pioneers. Our goal is to foster deep discussions on the current trajectory of scalable quantum technologies. The event will feature academic deep-dives, and industry perspectives covering everything from the construction of quantum circuits to novel frameworks in neuromorphic and photonic quantum computing. It also provides a dedicated platform to exchange ideas and strengthen collaborative research across institutions in India.

Key Topics

  • Quantum Computing
  • Photonic Quantum Circuits & Gates
  • Quantum Algorithms & Simulation
  • Quantum Information Processing
  • Industry Applications & Scalability
  • Academic Curricula (B.Tech in Quantum Tech.)
  • Post Quantum Security
  • Quantum Communication
  • Quantum Imaging
  • Quantum Sensing
  • Quantum Materials

Speakers

(List of speakers for Invitation)

Fabien Bretenaker

Fabien Bretenaker

CNRS France

Mikko Möttönen

Mikko Möttönen

Aalto University

Manas Mukherjee

Manas Mukherjee

CQT Singapore

R P Singh

R. P. Singh

PRL Ahmedabad

V Ravishankar

V. Ravishankar

IIT Delhi

Ajay Wasan

Ajay Wasan

IIT Roorkee

Arvind

Arvind

IISER Mohali

Kavita Dorai

Kavita Dorai

IISER Mohali

Umakant Rapol

Umakant Rapol

IISER Pune

Viswapal

Viswa Pal

IIT Ropar

Rajesh Nair

Rajesh Nair

IIT Ropar

Sourav Dutta

Sourav Dutta

TIFR Mumbai

CP Ravikumar

CP Ravikumar

Texas Instruments

Biman Chattopadhyay

Biman Chattopadhyay

Quanfluence

Naresh Sathuku

Naresh Sothuku

Bharat Electronics Ltd

John Krishna

John Krishna

Bharat Electronics Ltd

Schedule & Important Dates

Invitation Request

Open Now

Poster Registration

10 March 2026

General Registration

10 March 2026

Poster Presentation Instructions

We highly encourage young researchers and scholars to showcase their findings. The best poster will be awarded a special prize during the closing ceremony. Additionally, all poster participants will receive a certificate recognizing their valuable contribution.

Symposium Program

20 March 2026

09:15 – 09:30 Welcome

Director’s Address

Inaugural opening remarks welcoming researchers, industry partners, and students to the CQST symposium.
09:30 – 10:15 Academic

Academic Talk 1

Two Sessions · 30 minutes each

A comprehensive academic deep-dive into the current global landscape of scalable quantum technologies and future challenges.
10:15 – 10:30
Tea Break/Poster Session
10:30 – 11:00 Interactive

Poster Session

Interaction with Young Researchers

An open floor session allowing attendees to review poster presentations from emerging researchers across India.
11:00 – 13:00 Academic

Academic Talks 2–5

Four sessions · 30 mins each

Detailed academic presentations focusing on algorithmic breakthroughs and error mitigation protocols.
13:00 – 14:30
Lunch Break
14:30 – 15:30 Industry

Industry Talks 1–3

Three Sessions · 20 minutes each

Insights from tech leaders on translating quantum research into commercial hardware and software pipelines.
15:30 – 15:45
Tea Break
15:45 – 17:30 Panel

Discussion on BTech Program

Curriculum & academic policy roundtable

An interactive roundtable among delegates to standardize and formalize undergraduate quantum engineering programs in India.

21 March 2026

09:30 – 10:15 Academic

Academic Talk 6

Two Sessions · 30 minutes each

Exploration of mathematical foundations pushing the limits of quantum advantage in noisy intermediate-scale devices.
10:15 – 10:30
Tea Break/Poster Session
10:30 – 12:30 Academic

Academic Talks 7–10

Four Sessions · 30 minutes each

Presentations on mimicking neural structures to process quantum information efficiently.
12:30 – 14:00
Lunch Break
14:00 – 15:00 Academic

Academic Talks 11–12

Two sessions · 30 mins each

Concluding academic sessions detailing advancements in photonic circuits and secure quantum protocols.
15:00 – 15:20 Industry

Industry Talk 4

20 min Industry showcase

Final industry brief showcasing cutting-edge cybersecurity applications.
15:20 – 15:30 Closing

Concluding Remarks

Registration

There is no registration fee for the event

Participation in the symposium is by invitation only. Submitting this form acts as an expression of interest for the committee to review.

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Organizing Committee

Laxmidhar Behera

Laxmidhar Behera

Advisor

IIT Mandi

C. S. Yadav

C. S. Yadav

Convener

IIT Mandi

Amit D. Lad

Amit D. Lad

Member

IIT Mandi

Jaskaran Singh

Jaskaran Singh

Member

IIT Mandi

Vaibhav Gupta

Vaibhav Gupta

Member

IIT Mandi

Priyank Singh

Priyank Singh

Member

IIT Mandi

Suman K. Pal

Pushpendra Singh

Member

IIT Mandi

Ravindra K. Yadav

Surender Lal

Member

IIT Mandi

Pushpendra Singh

Arvind Thapliyal

Member

IIT Mandi

Travel & Explore

Travel & Accommodation

By Air

The nearest airport to Mandi is Kullu Airport at Bhuntar, but flights are restricted to only from Delhi and Shimla. Chandigarh and Dharamshala airports are the most preferred options. A taxi or bus from both these places takes approximately 6 hours to our Kamand campus.

By Road

Mandi is well connected by road to Chandigarh, Dharamshala, Shimla, Delhi, and Pathankot. From Chandigarh (200 km), road travel takes ~5-6 hours via Bilaspur. Regular Volvo bus services to Mandi/Manali run from Delhi Kashmiri Gate ISBT (~10 hours).

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Accommodation

All the invited speakers will be accommodated in the C. V. Raman Guest House, IIT Mandi. All the student participants will be accommodated in the campus hostels.

Places to Visit Near Mandi

Parashar Lake

Parashar Lake

Just 33 km from IIT Mandi at an altitude of ~8500 ft. Surrounded by mountains and meadows, it features an awe-inspiring panorama and a unique pagoda-style three-tiered temple on its banks.

Barot Valley

Barot Valley

Located on the banks of the Uhl river (68 km away), this relatively unexplored destination sits in a valley surrounded by thick deodar and oak forests, offering serene trekking trails.

Rewalsar

Rewalsar Lake

A place of deep spiritual importance 44 km away. Surrounded by Buddhist monasteries and temples, it transforms into a vibrant cultural hub, particularly during the Tibetan New Year.

Pandoh Dam

Pandoh Dam

An embankment dam on the Beas River, offering a spectacular transit spot to enjoy the river serpentining through the hills. The popular Hanogi Mata temple is situated nearby.

Contact

Center for Quantum Science and Technologies (CQST) A14, 3rd Floor, North Campus,
IIT Mandi, Kamand
Mandi-175005 (H.P.) India

cqstoffice@iitmandi.ac.in

Venue

IIT Mandi Auditorium Near C.V. Raman Guest House
North Campus,
IIT Mandi, Kamand,Mandi - 175005 (H.P.) India