Symposium on Quantum Technologies
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
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Quantum Computing
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Photonic Quantum Circuits & Gates
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Quantum Algorithms & Simulation
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Quantum Information Processing
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Industry Applications & Scalability
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Academic Curricula (B.Tech in Quantum Tech.)
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Post Quantum Security
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Quantum Communication
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Quantum Imaging
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Quantum Sensing
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Quantum Materials
Speakers
(List of speakers for Invitation)
Prof. Ajay Wasan
IIT Roorkee
Prof. Arvind
IISER Mohali
Biman Chattopadhyay
Quanfluence
Dr. CP Ravikumar
Texas Instruments
Prof. Fabien Bretenaker
CNRS France
Dr. Harpreet Singh
GNDU Amritsar
Prof. Kavita Dorai
IISER Mohali
Prof. K. P. Singh
IISER Mohali
Prof. Manas Mukherjee
CQT Singapore
Prof. Mikko Möttönen
Aalto University
Dr. Rajesh Nair
IIT Ropar
Prof. R. P. Singh
PRL Ahmedabad
Dr. Sourav Dutta
TIFR Mumbai
Dr. V. Narayanan
IIT Jodhpur
Prof. V. Ravishankar
IIT Delhi
Dr. Vishwa Pal
IIT Ropar
Schedule & Important Dates
Invitation Request
Closed Now
Poster Registration
Closed
General Registration
Closed
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
Download Schedule20 March 2026
| 08:30 – 09:15 |
Breakfast + Registration
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| 09:15 – 09:30 |
Welcome
Prof. C. S. YadavChairperson, CQST
Title: Inaugural Address
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| 09:30 – 10:00 |
Academic
Prof. R. P. SinghPRL Ahmedabad
Title: Free-space quantum communication: Importance and the present status
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| 10:00 – 10:30 |
Academic
Prof. ArvindIISER Mohali
Title: Quantum Information Processing with Light
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| 10:30 – 11:00 |
Tea Break & Poster Session
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| 11:00 – 11:30 |
Academic
Dr. Rajesh NairIIT Ropar
Title: Diamond color centers for quantum photonics and sensing
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| 11:30 – 12:00 |
Academic
Prof. Manas MukherjeeCQT Singapore
Title: Quantum computing with trapped ions
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| 12:00 – 12:30 |
Academic
Dr. VishwapalIIT Ropar
Title: Optical computing with a laser simulator
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| 12:30 – 14:00 |
Lunch Break
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| 14:00 – 14:30 |
Academic
Dr. Sourav DuttaTIFR Mumbai
Title: Harnessing Dissipation: Quantum Interference in Spontaneous Emission and Long-Lived Ion-Atom Hybrid Trapping
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| 14:30 – 15:00 |
Industry
Dr. CP RavikumarTexas Instruments
Title: AI + Quantum + Classical: A Hybrid Approach to optimization
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| 15:00 – 15:30 |
Academic
Dr. Harpreet SinghGNDU Amritsar
Title: Molecular quantum sensors based on organic crystals
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| 15:30 – 16:00 |
Tea Break
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| 16:00 – 18:00 |
Panel
Panel DiscussionB.Tech Programme in Quantum Technologies
An interactive roundtable to discuss standardizing and formalizing undergraduate quantum engineering programs in India.
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| 18:00 – 18:30 |
Interactive
Poster SessionAll Participants
Evening interaction with poster presentations from researchers across India.
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| 19:30 – 21:00 |
Dinner
DinnerAll Participants
Dinner for all speakers, delegates, and symposium participants.
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21 March 2026
| 08:30 – 09:30 |
Breakfast
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| 09:30 – 10:30 |
Panel
Panel DiscussionDirector IIT Mandi address
Continuation of the discussion on the B.Tech Programme in Quantum Technologies.
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| 10:30 – 11:00 |
Tea Break & Poster Session
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| 11:00 – 11:30 |
Academic
Prof. Fabien BretenakerUniversity of Paris-Saclay, Paris.
Title: Improving the bandwidth of Rydberg RF receivers: theory and experiments
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| 11:30 – 12:00 |
Academic
Prof. Ajay WasanIIT Roorkee
Title: How the Controlled-Z Quantum Gate Works: An Introduction Using Rydberg Atoms
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| 12:00 – 12:30 |
Academic
Prof. Kavita DoraiIISER Mohali
Title: Quantum Correlations Against Decoherence
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| 12:30 – 14:00 |
Lunch Break
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| 14:00 – 14:30 |
Academic
Prof. Mikko MöttönenAalto University, Espoo
Title: Autonomous quantum machines
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| 14:30 – 15:00 |
Academic
Dr. V. NarayananIIT Jodhpur
Title: Implementation of Scalar and Vector Radiation codes in Estimation of QBER and Key-rates for Quantum Communication
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| 15:00 – 15:30 |
Academic
Prof. K. P. SinghIISER Mohali
Title: Nano-diamond enabled femtosecond processed ultrathin glass for quantum sensing applications
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| 15:30 – 16:00 |
Tea Break
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| 16:00 – 16:30 |
Industry
Biman ChattopadhyayQuanfluence
Title: Photonics Quantum Computing
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| 16:30 – 17:00 |
Closing
Conclusion & Best Poster Award
Concluding remarks, awarding of the best poster presentation, and formal closing of the symposium.
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| 19:30 – 21:00 |
Dinner
DinnerAll Participants
Farewell dinner for all speakers, delegates, and symposium participants.
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Registration
The Registrtation for the event is closed now
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
AdvisorIIT Mandi
C. S. Yadav
ConvenerIIT Mandi
Amit D. Lad
MemberIIT Mandi
Jaskaran Singh
MemberIIT Mandi
Vaibhav Gupta
MemberIIT Mandi
Priyank Singh
MemberIIT Mandi
Pushpendra Singh
MemberIIT Mandi
Surender Lal
MemberIIT Mandi
Arvind Thapliyal
MemberIIT 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).
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
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
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 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
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
Venue
Turing Hall
A17 building, North Campus,
IIT Mandi,
Kamand, Mandi - 175005 (H.P.) India