PQS2D/QTMND Workshop, 2025

Workshop on Programmable Quantum Simulators based on 2D Materials (PQS2D) & Quantum Theory of Materials, Nanostructures and Devices (QTMND)

June 18 – 20, 2025

We are thrilled to announce the PQS2D/QTMND workshop, by invitation only, scheduled for June 18 to 20, 2025, at the Fairmont Le Château Montebello. This unique venue in Quebec is nestled along the Ottawa River, between Ottawa and Montreal.

The event will merge the Programmable Quantum Simulators based on 2D Materials (PQS2D) Annual Retreat with the University Research Chair in Quantum Theory of Materials, Nanostructures, and Devices (QTMND) program from the University of Ottawa, held by Prof. Pawel Hawrylak.

These exciting three-days will begin on June 18 at 1:00 PM and conclude on June 20 at 12:30 PM. It will feature Institution Research Group Talks, Special Guest Lectures, Poster & Networking Sessions, as well as Social Events such as dinners.

Stay tuned for more details coming soon.

PROGRAM (in progress)

TimeWednesday,
June 18th
Thursday,
June 19th
Friday,
June 20th
8:00-8:30 BreakfastBreakfast
8:30-9:00Special Guest LectureSpecial Guest Lecture
9:00-9:20PQS2D HQP TalkPQS2D HQP Talk
9:20-9:40PQS2D HQP TalkPQS2D HQP Talk
9:40-10:00PQS2D HQP TalkPQS2D HQP Talk
10:00-10:30Coffee BreakCoffee Break
10:30-11:00Special Guest LectureSpecial Guest Lecture
11:00-11:20Special Guest TalkSpecial Guest Talk
11:20-11:40Special Guest TalkSpecial Guest Talk
11:40-12:00Special Guest TalkSpecial Guest Talk
12:00-12:30LunchClosing
12:30-13:00Lunch
13:00-13:30WelcomeLunch
13:30-14:00PQS2D Co-PI TalkPQS2D Co-PI Talk
14:00-14:30PQS2D Co-PI TalkPQS2D Co-PI Talk
14:30-15:00PQS2D Co-PI TalkPQS2D Co-PI Talk
15:00-15:30Coffee BreakCoffee Break
15:30-16:00Special Guest LectureSpecial Guest Lecture
16:00-16:20Special Guest TalkSpecial Guest Talk
16:20-16:40Special Guest TalkSpecial Guest Talk
16:40-17:00Special Guest TalkSpecial Guest Talk
17:00-17:30PQS2D Co-PI TalkPQS2D Co-PI Talk
17:30-19:00Social Event (optional)Social Event (optional)
19:00-22:00Plated DinnerPlated Dinner

Book a Hotel Room the Night Before or the Closing Day

Here are some suggestions for booking accommodation.

Close by the Château Montebello

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Ottawa

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Lord Elgin100 Elgin Street, K1P 5K8, Ottawa, Canada
Cartier Place Suite Hotel180 Cooper Street, K2P 2L5, Ottawa, Canada
The Business Inn180 Maclaren Street, K2P 0L3, Ottawa, Canada
Ottawa Embassy Hotel and Suites25 Cartier Street, K2P 1J2, Ottawa, Canada
Sonder Rideau161 Laurier Avenue West, K1P 5J2, Ottawa, Canada

Montreal

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Fun Activities around the Château Montebello

Here are some suggestions for activities to do around the Château Montebello.

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LOCAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

Paweł Hawrylak, university of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada

Adina Luican-Mayer, university of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada

Louis Gaudreau, National Research Council Canada, Ottawa, Canada

Didier Guignard, university of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada

Marek Korkusińki, National Research Council Canada, Ottawa, Canada

Daniel Miravet, university of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada

Justin Boddison-Chouinard, National Research Council Canada / university of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada

SUPPORT AND FUNDING

We acknowledge uOttawa Research Chair in Quantum Theory of Materials, Nanostructures and Devices (http://mysite.science.uottawa.ca/phawrylak/)

We also acknowledge the support of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) – [funding reference number ALLRP/578466-2022]

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