Date: Friday, August 7 – Sunday, August 9, 2026
Purpose:
In conjunction with the QSim2026 Conference we are organizing an immersive summer school. We aim to provide students and postdocs with a broad background on which they can build their understanding of the existing challenges in quantum simulation and create opportunities for collaboration.
Location: Roeterseiland Campus, Nieuwe Achtergracht 166, Rm A1.02, University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Reaching the Summer School location: From Amsterdam Central Station you can take metro 51, 53 or 54 to station Weesperplein. At Weesperplein station follow the signs to the Valckenierstraat/Roetersstraat exit. From Weesperplein it’s a 5 minutes walk to the Summer School location.
Registration: registration has closed. The Summer School registration fee includes two breaks, lunch, and dinner on Friday and Saturday. On Sunday, it includes two breaks and lunch. It also covers two nights’ accommodation (Friday–Sunday) at the Generator Hostel in a shared room.
Hostel: Participants staying at the hostel will leave for the hostel check in together at 16:30 on Friday 7 August. Room numbers will be assigned on Friday. There are shared rooms for 4 or 6 people.
Focus:
Class-room style lectures and exercise classes exploring aspects of Quantum Simulation from experimental and theoretical perspectives. Alternated with interactive programs and social events each day.
Invited Lecturers:
- Jonas Helsen (QuSoft, CWI, Amsterdam)
- Martin Ringbauer (U. Innsbruck)
- Freek Witteveen (QuSoft, CWI, Amsterdam)
Program:
Program pdf:
Route description to social activity, pancake boat Friday August 7:
Participants who are not staying at the hostel can make their way to the departure point for the Pancake boat. Please arrive at the location by 17:30. Details on how to reach the location are provided below.
From the University (Nieuwe Achtergracht 166), it is a 5-minute walk to the metro station Weesperplein. Take metro 53 or 54 towards Amsterdam Central Station (approximately 5 minutes). From Amsterdam Central Station, follow the signs to the ferry (F4) to NDSM Werf. The ferry crossing takes approximately 15 minutes. The Pancake boat will be on the right, as shown on the map below. Address Pancake boat: Ms. van Riemsdijkweg 33, 1033 RC Amsterdam
