The Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC) hosts researchers of many levels of expertise working in quantum information science.
If you are a student interested in visiting IQC or a researcher interested in a short-term visit to IQC, you are encouraged to first contact a faculty member within IQC with whom you wish to work.
If you have questions about IQC’s visitor program, please contact Matt Fries, Visitor Program Manager.
Current Visitors
| Visitor | Institution | Room | Arrival | Departure | UW Host |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alix Mirzeai | CERN | RAC 2 | 06/20/2025 | 06/01/2028 | Dmitry Pushin |
Future Visitors
| Visitor | Institution | Room | Arrival | Departure | UW Host |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moritz Weber |
Saarland University |
QNC 4106 | 06/01/2026 | 26/06/2026 | William Slofstra |
| Kai Muller | Technical University of Munich | N/A | 05/04/2026 | 05/04/2026 | Michael Reimer |
| Olivier Bussan | Institut Néel's | QNC 4311 | 06/15/2026 | 06/16/2026 | Chris Wilson |
| Luc Olivet | University of Grenoble | QNC 0213 | 05/18/2026 | 09/15/2026 | Adrian Lupascu |
| Carlos Pasquel |
LuxQuanta Technologies |
QNC 4106 | 07/01/2026 | 07/17/2026 | Norbert Lutkenhaus |
| Dylan Scully | Durham University | QNC 0213 | 06/26/2026 | 09/18/2026 | Adrian Lupascu |
| Maicol Sanchez |
Universidad Nacional de Colombia |
QNC 0213 | 06/01/2026 | 08/22/2026 |
Adrian Lupascu |
| Carlos Bracamontes | Durham University | QNC 0213 | 06/29/2026 | 07/10/2026 | Alan Jamison |
| Fatima Khanom | Aston University | RAC | 05/02/2026 | 06/16/2026 | Dmitry Pushin |
| Sofiia Prykhodko | TBD | TBD | 05/11/2026 | 08/21/2026 | Adrian Lupascu |
Information for future visitors
Visas
Please note that citizens of some countries may need a visa to enter Canada. If you need a visa, please register early. You may need the confirmation letter of acceptance to the conference for a visa application. Visit the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website for full details.
Please note that some visitors may encounter delays due to immigration regulations. Last-minute requests may not be possible to accommodate for this reason.
If you’re invited to be part of IQC’s visitor program, follow the steps listed on Waterloo’s visitors website.