Join us as the Optica Quantum 2.0 Conference and the Optica Quantum Industry Summit come together for a lively evening of drinks, light bites and connections to kick off an exciting week of collaboration and breakthrough ideas.

Enjoy food and drinks with your colleagues during the conference reception. Admission to the reception is included with a Full Technical Registration. Additional guest tickets may be purchased for GBP 56.

Join us at the Optica booth #306 on 17 June from 16:00–17:00 for an informal networking reception with fellow Quantum 2.0 attendees. Connect with researchers, industry leaders, and innovators shaping the future of quantum technologies while expanding your professional network.

Optica members: Join the networking evening hosted by the Optica Quantum Computing and Sensing Technical Groups. There will be refreshments, the opportunity to form new connections, and have discussions on quantum photonics research and industry. Optica Members Only. RSVP here. 

Join us for a guided pub crawl through the city, led by local experts and designed for an easy, social evening. Guides will meet attendees at the SEC and all pubs are located within walking distance. Guests will enjoy a tasting at each stop, with the experience concluding at the final pub with a half pint to wrap up the evening.

Tickets can be purchased when registering for the meeting for GBP 80. 

Joseph Eberly (1935 - 2025) was a pioneer in quantum optics from the time the field started throughout the first 50 years of its development. He was a mentor and teacher to generations of physicists, whom he inspired and motivated, experimentalists and theorists alike, who fondly remember their times with him. This memorial session brings together a group of them to share their recent research and reflect on the enduring legacy of Joe Eberly’s work.

Join Optica Publishing Group’s journal editors for informal discussion over snacks! Bring your questions about understanding acceptance criteria, responding to reviewers, becoming a reviewer and more. All attendees are welcome.

Wrap up Quantum 2.0 with light refreshments and conversation as attendees gather one last time to connect and reflect on the week’s discussions and discoveries.

Join us for a tour at the University of Glasgow from 09:00–14:00, featuring visits to the following labs:

James Watt Nanofabrication Centre
ANALOGUE Packaging Lab
Quantum Optics Lab
Quantum Circuits Lab
Quantum Sensors Lab
Semiconductor Devices Lab

Participants will enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at current research and facilities, with time for questions and discussion. Lunch will be provided.

An RSVP fee of GBP 10 can be purchased at registration.