QLUSTER & MLQ Joint Conference

European Conference on Quantum and Complex Matter

30 November – 04 December 2026
Strasbourg, France
ISIS – University of Strasbourg
Key Dates
Abstract Submission
30 June 2026
Early-Bird Registration
30 July 2026 Reduced fee
Regular Registration
30 October 2026
Conference
30 November – 04 December 2026
5
Conference Days
12
Invited Talks
20
Contributed Talks
4
Social Events
About the Conference

Where Quantum Science Meets Complex Matter

The European Conference on Quantum and Complex Matter brings together researchers and students working at the forefront of quantum science, soft matter physics, and machine learning for quantum systems. The conference is a joint event of two doctoral training networks — QLUSTER and MLQ — which together span research groups across seven EU countries.

By bringing these communities into the same room, the conference creates a rare opportunity to exchange ideas across disciplinary boundaries, from the physics of complex polymers and Rydberg atoms to machine learning-accelerated materials discovery and quantum computing. The conference particularly welcomes doctoral researchers and early-career scientists.

Scientific Topics
01Machine Learning for Quantum & Materials
02Classical Soft Matter & Complex Systems
03Quantum Matter & Many-Body Physics
04Quantum Computing and Simulation
05Applications & Interdisciplinary Connections
Strasbourg Christmas market
Strasbourg, France
30 November – 04 December 2026  ·  The Christmas Capital of Europe
Invited Speakers

Confirmed Speakers

An international line-up of researchers from across quantum science, soft matter, and machine learning.

Nicola Marzari
Nicola Marzari
EPFL, Switzerland
ML & Materials
Jean-Marie Lehn
Jean-Marie Lehn
Université de Strasbourg
Nobel Laureate
Supramolecular Chemistry
Nicola Marzari
Lauriane Chomaz
Heidelberg, Germany
Quantum Fluids
Guido Pupillo
Guido Pupillo
University of Strasbourg
Quantum Matter
Guido Pupillo
Guido Pupillo
University of Strasbourg
Quantum Matter
Stefan Knecht
Algorithmiq, Finland
Quantum Algorithms
Emmanuel Stiakakis
Emmanuel Stiakakis
Forschungszentrum Jülich, Germany
Soft Matter
Emmanuel Stiakakis
Emmanuel Stiakakis
Forschungszentrum Jülich, Germany
Soft Matter
Seth Lloyd
Seth Lloyd
MIT, USA
Quantum Computing
Davide Michieletto
Davide Michieletto
University of Edinburgh, UK
Topology in polymers
Jean-Marie Lehn
Ludovic Berthier
CNRS, France
Soft matter, Complex Fluids
Simona Sennato
Simona Sennato
CNR-La Sapienza, Italy
Soft matter, biophysics

More speakers to be announced. Check back for updates.

Timeline

Key Dates

30
Abstract Submission
June 2026
Guidelines will be sent to selected authors.
30
Early-Bird Registration
July 2026
Reduced registration fee applies before this deadline.
30
Regular Registration
October 2026
Final deadline at the standard registration fee.
30
Conference Opens
November 2026
Five days of science, collaboration and new connections. Strasbourg.
Venue

Institut de Science et d’Ingénierie Supramoléculaires

ISIS — Université de Strasbourg

8 allée Gaspard Monge
BP 70028
67083 Strasbourg Cedex
France

⚠ Book accommodation early.
The conference coincides with the world-renowned Strasbourg Christmas market. Hotels fill extremely rapidly. We strongly encourage all participants to reserve accommodation as soon as possible.
ISIS Institute, Strasbourg
Strasbourg
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Organising Bodies

Programme Committee

Angel Moreno
CSIC
Christian Gross
University of Tübingen
Christos Likos
University of Vienna
Primoz Ziherl
University of Ljubljana
Guido Pupillo
University of Strasbourg
Edoardo Tignone
Leithà S.r.l
Zoltán Zimborás
University of Helsinki & Wigner Research Center
Rosa Di Felice
CNR Nano & University of Southern California
Shannon Whitlock
University of Strasbourg
Local Organiser
For general inquiries about the conference, contact Biljana Zasova at ecqcm@quantumexcellence.org
Funding & Partners

This conference has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Action – Doctoral Networks, grant agreements No. 101120240 (Machine Learning for Quantum) and No. 101072964 (Quantum and Classical Ultrasoft Matter).

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