26 November 2025, Berlin

What an inspiring start!

On 26 November 2025, the DFG Priority Programme 2514 "Quantum Software, Algorithms and Systems" officially celebrated its launch in Berlin. This six-year research initiative drives foundational methods and tools for the quantum software stack.

The kickoff workshop brought together 38 participants from computer science, physics, mathematics, and engineering to exchange ideas, build connections, and set the stage for interdisciplinary collaboration over the coming years.

The programme addresses key challenges in quantum computing from multiple angles: quantum algorithmic foundations; quantum programming languages, patterns and environments; quantum simulation, compilation, and optimization; quantum systems co-design and engineering; as well as benchmarking, analysis, and simulation.

The energy, enthusiasm, and broad engagement across all these disciplines and institutions is a strong signal that an active and vibrant community is developing around this initiative. A huge thank you to everyone who participated and helped make the kickoff a success — we look forward to a productive journey together!

Agenda

25. November

Pre-Conference Dinner (optional)
Table reserved from 18:30 onwards
Location:
Prince, Kommandantenstraße 75, 10117 Berlin

26. November

Venue:
The workshop will take place at FU Berlin (Fachbereich Physik, Arnimallee 14, 14195 Berlin) in the following rooms:

• Hörsaal B: room B.004;
  https://www.fu-berlin.de/sites/arnimallee22/Raeume/Hoersaal-B/index.html
• Cafeteria: room 1.1.25; 
  https://www.physik.fu-berlin.de/fachbereich/raeume/cafeteria/index.html
• Bibliothek ohne Bücher ("BoB") for the poster session: room 0.3.01;
  https://www.physik.fu-berlin.de/fachbereich/raeume/bob/index.html

Access to the building is theoretically barrier-free, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it is easy.
If you require assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact us in advance so that we can provide support.