Theme: Recent Advances in Open Quantum Systems

Dates:  Thu Jan 15 - Sat Jan 17, 2026

Venue: Alder Auditorium and Commons, University of Washington campus, Seattle

Registration: There is no registration fee and registration is open to all. Please complete this form.

Housing: The University Inn is recommended, and all invited participants will be staying there.

Travel: From Seatac airport, Link Light Rail takes you (in 47 minutes for $3.25) to the U District Station which is 0.4 miles from the hotel and 0.4 miles from Alder Hall. A taxi from Seatac costs about $70. The closest parking is in the Central Plaza garage.

Description: The theme of open quantum systems spans from condensed matter to trapped atom systems, from theory to experiment, and from fundamental science to applications. To create a uniquely stimulating environment, some invited participants will be asked to speak while others will be tasked with keeping the audience discussions lively.

Sponsorship: TIQM activities are sponsored by the University of Washington

Program

Thursday Jan 15

9.00 - 5.00

Friday Jan 16

9.00 - 5.00

Saturday Jan 17

9.00 - 1.00