Program
View the full conference program for QISS 2022The main days of the conference are the three central days (June 7 – 9). These are organized into short lightning talks with ample time for discussions & comparing perspectives. The first day (June 6) there will be mini-courses, introducing the different themes of the conference for the benefit of early-career researchers and to facilitate interdisciplinary discussion. The last day (June 10) is devoted to social activities, networking & group discussions.
Day 1
06 Jun 2022
Day 2
07 Jun 2022
Day 3
08 Jun 2022
Day 4
09 Jun 2022
Day 5
10 Jun 2022
11:00 - 11:30
Coffee Break
Introductory Lecture 2
Topic: Philosophy of Quantum Gravity / Lecturer: Nick Huggett (University of Illinois Chicago)
Nick Huggett
12:30 - 13:30
Lunch
Introductory Lecture 3
Topic: Quantum Information / Lecturer: Flaminia Giacomini (Perimeter Institute)
Flaminia Giacomini
15:30 - 16:00
Coffee Break
Introductory Lecture 4
Topic: Philosophy of Quantum Information / Lecturer: Wayne Myrvold (Western University)
Wayne Myrvold
18:00 - 20:30
The Wave, University Community Centre
Welcome Reception
Join us for the opening reception at The Wave, a restaurant & bar located in the Western University Campus Centre (UCC).
21:00 - 22:30
Cronyn Observatory
Tour of Cronyn Observatory
Join us for a special private tour of The Hume Cronyn Memorial Observatory at Western University. There'll be a brief lecture on the history of the observatory & astonomy at Western, a tour of astronomical demos and historical rooms, and, of course, stargazing!
9:00 - 10:00
Great Hall, Somerville House
Session I
Question: Are we going to see quantum geometry in the lab? / Session Igniters: Marios Christodoulou, Lin-Qing Chen, Richard Howl, Pierre Martin-Dussaud
Pierre Martin-Dussaud
Lin-Qing Chen
Richard Howl
Marios Christodoulou
10:00 - 10:30
Coffee Break
Discussion I
Question: Are we going to see quantum geometry in the lab? / Conductor: Sougato Bose
Sougato Bose
12:30 - 13:30
Lunch
Session II
Question: Is there an arrow of time in quantum phenomena? / Session Igniters: Lucien Hardy, Ognyan Oreshkov, Lee Smolin, Robert Spekkens
Robert Spekkens
Lee Smolin
Ognyan Oreshkov
Lucien Hardy
14:30 - 15:00
Coffee Break
Discussion II
Question: Is there an arrow of time in Quantum Phenomena? / Conductor: Chris Smeenk
Chris Smeenk
From Quantum in Pictures to Speech, Space, and Music
Abstract: This talk requires no mathematics background, as I will talk entirely in terms of simple pictures. These are the pictures of my forthcoming book, “Quantum in Pictures”, which is aimed at the teenage enthusiast, and pretty much everyone else too. We go through a bit of history of how... Read More
Bob Coecke
Session III
Question: How does the structure of spacetime impact quantum physics? / Session Igniters: Fabio Sciarrino, Alexander Smith, Doreen Fraser, Emily Adlam
Alexander Smith
Fabio Sciarrino
Emily Adlam
Doreen Fraser
10:00 - 10:30
Coffee Break
Discussion III
Question: How does the structure of spacetime impact quantum physics? / Conductor: Francesca Vidotto
Francesca Vidotto
12:30 - 13:30
Lunch
Session IV
Question: In which sense do quantum phenomena challenge objectivity? / Session Igniters: Andrea Di Biagio, Caslav Brukner, Richard Healey
Richard Healey
Caslav Brukner
Andrea Di Biagio
14:30 - 15:00
Coffee Break
Discussion IV
Question: In which sense do quantum phenomena challenge objectivity? / Conductor: Michael Cuffaro
Michael Cuffaro
19:00 - 21:30
Thames Hall Atrium
Conference Banquet Dinner
All in-person participants are invited to join us for a banquet dinner hosted by the QISS 2022 conference, located in the newly renovated Thames Hall Atrium.
Session V
Question: How can we use information in quantum gravity? / Session Igniters: Eugenio Bianchi, Rob Myers, Pablo Arrighi, Achim Kempf
Achim Kempf
Pablo Arrighi
Robert Myers
Eugenio Bianchi
10:00 - 10:30
Coffee Break
Discussion V
Question: How can we use information in quantum gravity? / Conductor: Erik Curiel
Erik Curiel
12:30 - 13:30
Lunch
13:30 - 14:30
Great Hall, Somerville House
Session VI
Question: What are the available general quantum formalisms for gravity? / Session Igniters: Carlo Rovelli, Laurent Freidel, Adamantia Zampeli, Wolfgang Wieland
Wolfgang Wieland
Adamantia Zampeli
Laurent Freidel
Carlo Rovelli
14:30 - 15:00
Coffee Break
15:00 - 17:00
Great Hall, Somerville House
Discussion VI
Question: What are the available general quantum formalisms for gravity? / Conductor: Daniele Oriti
10:00 - 19:00
Pinery Provincial Park
Day 5 Group Discussions & Trip to Pinery Provincial Park
Join conference organizers on a day trip to the Pinery -- a scenic provincial park located on the shore of Lake Huron. Located approximately 65 km from Western University, attendees will travel via chartered bus and be provided with a picnic lunch. Free time can be spent at the beach, swimming, hiking, or renting kayaks or canoes (rentals will not be paid for).