International Year of Quantum Canada (IYQCan)

2025 STEM Expo
2025-06-05 09:00 - 2025-06-06 14:30 (America/Halifax) | University of New Brunswick, 3 Bailey Drive, Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada
IYQ Canada is taking part in the 2025 STEM Expo at the Canada-Wide Science Fair in Fredericton, NB. We are looking forward to showcasing quantum physics to 35,000 visitors! Look for the joint CAP-IQC IYQ booth!

La rébellion du minuscule - Physique quantique et théâtre d'objets - A play about quantum physics
2025-05-27 20:00 (America/Halifax) | AB
This show for the general public, at the crossroads of museum and laboratory, takes the audience on a journey into the infinitely small, with humor and visual poetry. La rébellion du minuscule is a journey into the atoms that make up everything around us. An object theater show where works of art are constructed live. Where the low-tech magic of the images amplifies the vertigo between knowledge and the unknown, certainty and emptiness, light and matter.
This play is presented in French.

Celebrating 100 Years of Quantum Science at the University of Ottawa
2025-05-26 08:00 (America/Toronto) | University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada
Quantum mechanics is a cornerstone of modern physics, despite having been developed merely a century ago. Known for its remarkable precision, quantum theory explains nearly every observed physical phenomenon while challenging our understanding of reality, locality, and the nature of the universe.
Over the past fifty years, the unique properties of quantum systems—such as superposition, entanglement, and contextuality—have sparked a second quantum revolution (Quantum 2.0). This revolution has transformed information theory and fueled ambitious global initiatives to develop quantum technologies, unlocking new capabilities in sensing, communication, and computation.
To mark this historic milestone, NexQT proudly presents a school and workshop focused on advancing quantum education and research. This event will include:
Over 40 Distinguished Speakers
Leading experts from Israel, Germany, the UK, the USA, and Canada will share their latest insights.
Workshops and Lectures.
Learn about recent innovations and applications in quantum science through presentations, discussions, and opportunities for the next generation of researchers to highlight their work.
Networking Opportunities
Connect with a global community of quantum researchers, industry professionals, and fellow enthusiasts.
Topics
Artificial Intelligence–Inspired Quantum Science
Attosecond Science and Nonlinear Dynamics
Foundations of Quantum Mechanics
Quantum Computing
Quantum Communications
Quantum Sensing
Quantum Photonics
Matter Waves

Celebrating 100 Years of Quantum Science

Undergraduate School on Experimental Quantum Information Processing (USEQIP)
2025-05-26 08:00 (America/Toronto) | University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Canada
The Undergraduate School on Experimental Quantum Information Processing (USEQIP) is a two-week in-person program on the theoretical and experimental study of quantum information aimed primarily at students one year away from completing their undergraduate studies. The lectures and experiments are geared toward students in engineering, physics, chemistry, mathematics, and computer science, though all interested students are invited to apply. Students may also apply for summer-long research internships on their application.
https://uwaterloo.ca/institute-for-quantum-computing/outreach/useqip

Perimeter Institute Public Lecture
2025-05-21 | AB
A live-streamed public lecture by Dr. Alan Jamison from the Institute for Quantum Computing about his research in quantum information.
7pm lecture in the Perimeter Institute theater. Tickets will be available through Eventbrite closer to the date and the lecture will be streamed live to the Perimeter Institute YouTube channel.

UBC Science Rendezvous
2025-05-10 | University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
Festival-goers of all ages will get a chance to meet world-class researchers and innovators, participate in hands-on experiments, and see amazing scientific demonstrations on UBC’s Vancouver campus. There is a Google map with all venues at the bottom of this page. The event is evolving as we add more presentations so please check back.

Colloquium «Panorama des technologies quantiques 2.0 : promesses, obstacles et défis»
2025-05-09 | École de technologie supérieure, 1100 Notre-Dame St W, Montreal, QC, H3C 1K3, Canada
This one-day symposium is presented as part of the Acfas annual congress.
The Acfas annual congress is the largest multidisciplinary gathering of knowledge and research in the French-speaking world. It welcomes thousands of researchers and research users from thirty countries.
This one-day congress is co-organized by Institut quantique de l’Université de Sherbrooke and École de technologie supérieure.
You have to be registered the the Acfas congress to take part in this event.

Manitoba Materials Conference
2025-05-06 08:30 - 19:00 (America/Winnipeg) | University of Manitoba Fort Garry Campus, 66 Chancellors Cir., Winnipeg, MB, R3T 2N2, Canada
The Manitoba Materials Conference is an annual conference held at The University of Manitoba. This event brings together material science researchers across a number of disciplines in locally in the area and across the prairie regions. There are a number of academic and industry talks throughout the single day event with the theme of the conference this year being quantum science. Researchers have the opportunity to register to compete in a research poster competition as well as an microscopy image as art competition.

Quantum Doors Open Kitchener-Waterloo
2025-05-03 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | Catalyst Commons, 137 Glasgow St. Unit 210, Kitchener, ON, Canada
Hands-on activities and quantum demonstrations
Co-hosted by the University of Waterloo’s Institute for Quantum Computing and the Perimeter Institute

L'IQ vous ouvre ses portes - Institut quantique de l'Université de Sherbrooke
2025-05-03 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Halifax) | University of Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC
Take a peek at what’s happening in the labs here at IQ but also across Canada. Take a tour of different labs and meet some of the workers that makes quantum sciences happen!
1pm-4pm // You can come at any time you want between 1pm and 4pm. Please note that you have to pay for the parking on UdeS campus. Exceptionally for this activity, you can get a parking code at parking #PD-8 near the Sciences faculty.

quanTA: The Experience
2025-05-03 11:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | University of Saskatchewan
We are keen to welcome visitors to the quanTA Centre at the University of Saskatchewan. Participants will be able to experience a quantum arcade machine, Qubit Discovery, that showcases quantum ideas without words, numbers, symbols, or equations. They can also experience Quantum Gates, an interactive sonic quantum experience. We will also have lab tours giving visitors the chance to converse with students about their quantum work.

Explore quantum science with SNOLAB
2025-05-03 11:00 (America/Halifax) | Greater Sudbury Public Library, South End Branch, Sudbury, ON, Canada
You’re invited to celebrate the International Year of Quantum with us! SNOLAB will host a quantum science themed Story Time, along with a hands-on activity. Fun for budding scientists and their family members.

STEAM Discovery Day - Quantum Physics
2025-05-03 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto) | Ampere’s Iqaluit Makerspace and Kawartha Lakes Makerspace, 12 Peel Street, Lindsay, ON, Canada
Free drop in event for children ages 6-13, and families. Explore Quantum Physics and create cool colourful art with the Polarization Art activity! Happening during our Sat drop-in STEAM Discovery at both our Lindsay and our Iqaluit Makerspaces.
Free drop-in.

Public talk at Community Innovation Event
2025-05-03 | Lethbridge Conference Centre, Lethbridge, AB, Canada
Public talk from Locke Spencer, University of Lethbridge

High Level Innovation Conference
2025-05-03 | Lethbridge Agri-Food Hub & Trade Centre, Lethbridge, AB, Canada
At the High Level Innovation Conference, Dr. Muhammad Khan (CEO, Staque), Murray Thom (VP, D-Wave) and others will be speaking on Innovation in Quantum Computing session being held on May 3rd. Join us at the Lethbridge Agri-Food Hub & Trade Centre for Southern Alberta’s premier event celebrating innovation, technology, e-sports, and tourism.
This two-day, family-friendly conference features dynamic keynote speakers, interactive exhibits, gaming tournaments, networking opportunities, and cultural events.
Explore the cutting-edge emerging tech, connect with innovators, and experience the vibrant community of Southern Alberta. With something for everyone, including free admission for youth under 18, this is your chance to engage with the future of innovation!
18 and under free, $20 day pass, $30 multi-day pass

qUNB
2025-05-03 | University of New Brunswick, 3 Bailey Drive, Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada
Hands-on activities, demos and lab tours related to quantum science

Quantum Table at the Royal BC Museum and Archives
2025-05-03 | Royal BC Museum, Victoria, BC, Canada
Let’s Talk Science is an outreach program run for high school students to drive engagement in science. At the BC Museum in Victoria, British Columbia, there will be an open event on May 3.

Explore Quantum Physics at York University
2025-05-03 | York University Keele Campus
We will invite prospective and current students (and their families and friends) to come to campus and attend a public lecture on using quantum computers to simulate elementary particles, followed by campus and lab tours, and a meet and greet.

SFU Quantum Open Doors 2025
2025-05-03 | Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC, Canada
SFU will host a day of talks on quantum physics, hands-on demonstrations of quantum key distribution, and lab tours of our quantum groups.

[24h of Science] The Institut Quantique Opens its Doors to you
2025-05-03 | University of Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC
For a 3rd year, the Institut quantique de l’Université de Sherbrooke (IQ) opens its doors to you! Discover the specialized laboratories where the cold and the infinitely small meet! Usually reserved for a research community, the IQ invites you to visit laboratories where materials are studied to better understand their composition and the behavior of their particles. You’ll learn how the laws of physics in the macroscopic world are transformed when we delve into matter. Let’s discover quantum science and the technologies needed to study it!
https://www.usherbrooke.ca/iq/fr/actualites/evenements/details/55137

Halifax West Quantum Fest!
2025-05-02 | Halifax West High School, 283 Thomas Raddall Dr., Halifax, NS, B3S 1R1, Canada
4 corners information session for high school students: concepts, computing, technology and careers.

Quantum Days 2025
2025-02-19 - 2025-02-21 | Myhal Centre for Engineering Innovation and Entrepreneurship, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Canada’s flagship quantum science and technology conference will be held in Toronto at the University of Toronto, Myhal Centre for Engineering Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Click here to see the event program and other details.

Official Launch of IYQ 2025
2025-02-04 09:00 - 2025-02-05 13:00 (Europe/Paris) | UNESCO Headquarters, Paris, France
The official launch of IYQ 2025 will be taking place at the UNESCO headquarters in Paris, France from 4 February 2025 – 9:00 am – 5 February 2025 – 1:00 pm Paris time. Click here to see details and to obtain link for livestreaming (remember to convert to your time zone).
