School on Space Quantum Technology: communication, computing and sensors

Dec 15, 2025, 8:30 AM → Dec 17, 2025, 10:00 PM Europe/Zurich

Institute of Physics, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, Poland

FAMO Consortium together with MoSaiQC ad QuRIOUS projects are organizing a school for  MSc and PhD students and for early stage researchers. This year school is focused on the subject of quantum communication, computing and sensors in space.

There is no registration fee for the school, but participants will have to arrange their travel expenses and accommodation. A networking event in a local restaurant or pub will be provided by organizers on Wednesday evening. To participate in the school please register.

• Confirmed list of teachers
• Artur Czerwinski (STARTOVA UMK Sp. z o.o.)
• Maria Gieysztor (Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun)
• Krzysztof Grabowski (AGH University of Kraków)
• Radek Łapkiewicz (University of Warsaw)
• Marcin Pawłowski (University of Gdańsk)
• Jose Pizarro (ESTEC European Space Agency)
• Oliver Reardon-Smith (CFT PAN)
• Vladyslav Usenko (Palacky University Olomouc)

 

Scientific Committee

• Piotr Kolenderski (KL FAMO, UMK, Toruń)
• Mikołaj Lasota (KL FAMO, UMK, Toruń)
• Krzysztof Pawłowski, (WL FAMO, CFT PAN, Warszawa)
• Michał Zawada (KL FAMO, UMK, Toruń)

 

REGISTRATION DEADLINE - 05 Dec 2025

Hotels/hostels

Although we do not provide accommodation, below you can find a list  of hotels nearby.

 

Below 300 PLN/day:
B&B Hotel, Szumana 8,  87-100 Toruń, Polska
Hotel Czarna Róża, Rabiańska 11,  87-100 Toruń, Polska
Hotel Filmar, Grudziądzka 39-43, 87-100 Toruń, Polska
Hotel Gromada, Żeglarska 10/14,  87-100 Toruń
Hotel Meeting, Gen. J. Bema 73-89, 87-100 Toruń, Polska
ibis budget , Ks Jerzego Popieluszki 2a, 87100 Toruń
Gotyk, Piekary 20, 87-100 Toruń

 

even cheaper:

Hostel Orange, ul Prosta 19, Stare Miasto, 87-100 Toruń
Hostel Orange Plus, ul Jęczmienna 11, Stare Miasto

 

 

Mon, December 15

9:45 AM → 10:00 AM Welcome and introduction

10:00 AM → 11:00 AM Ice breaker - QKD with cards

Speaker: Jose Pizarro (ESTEC European Space Agency)

11:00 AM → 11:30 AM Coffe break

11:30 AM → 12:30 PM Quantum sensors

Speaker: Maria Gieysztor (Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun)

12:30 PM → 2:30 PM Lunch break

2:30 PM → 3:30 PM Quantum imaging 1/2

Speaker: Radek Łapkiewicz (University of Warsaw)

3:30 PM → 4:00 PM Coffe break

4:00 PM → 5:00 PM Quantum imaging 2/2

Speaker: Radek Łapkiewicz (University of Warsaw)

Tue, December 16

9:00 AM → 10:00 AM QKD is Space current mission overview

Speaker: Jose Pizarro (ESTEC European Space Agency)

10:00 AM → 11:00 AM What is QKD 1/2

Speaker: Marcin Pawłowski (University of Gdańsk)

11:00 AM → 11:30 AM Coffe break

11:30 AM → 12:30 PM What is QKD 2/2

Speaker: Marcin Pawłowski (University of Gdańsk)

12:30 PM → 2:00 PM Lunch break

2:00 PM → 3:00 PM QKD in space

Speaker: Vladyslav Usenko (Palacky University Olomouc)

3:00 PM → 3:30 PM Coffe break

3:30 PM → 4:30 PM Theory of practical free-space CV QKD

Speaker: Vladyslav Usenko (Palacky University Olomouc)

4:30 PM → 5:45 PM Lab tour

6:00 PM → 9:00 PM Networking during dinner

Jan Olbracht Browar
Staromiejski
Szczytna 15/i 19, 87-100
Toruń

Wed, December 17

9:00 AM → 10:00 AM Modeling optical signal propagation through the atmosphere

Speaker: Artur Czerwiński (STARTOVA UMK Sp. z o.o.)

10:00 AM → 11:00 AM Quantum computing basics 1/2

Speaker: Oliver Reardon-Smith (CFT PAN)

11:00 AM → 11:30 AM Coffe break

11:30 AM → 12:30 PM Quantum computing basics 2/2

Speaker: Oliver Reardon-Smith (CFT PAN)

12:30 PM → 2:00 PM Lunch break

2:00 PM → 3:00 PM Sensors in space 1/2

Speaker: Krzysztof Grabowski (AGH University of Kraków)

3:00 PM → 3:30 PM Coffe break

3:30 PM → 4:30 PM Sensors in space 2/2

Speaker: Krzysztof Grabowski (AGH University of Kraków)