John Donohue, IQC Senior Manager, Scientific Outreach
jdonohue@uwaterloo.ca
 
We're excited to announce the 12^th Quantum for Educators workshop, taking place at the University of Waterloo this November, as well as a special workshop in Toronto this September co-organized by research institutes from across Canada.

Quantum for Educators (QEd) 2026
Date: November 20-22, 2026
Applications due: October 1, 2026
Location: In-person in Waterloo, Ontario
Hosted by: Institute for Quantum Computing, University of Waterloo, Ontario 

QEd 2026 will be a three-day exploration of quantum science and technology, exploring fundamental concepts like superposition, wave-particle duality, and entanglement as well as applications from atomic clocks and lasers to quantum computers and cryptography. The sessions will focus on accessible, affordable, and hands-on ways to bring quantum science into the classroom.

Financial support for travel, accommodations, and substitutes is available for teachers within Canada. Applications are due October 1, 2026. Early acceptances may be granted if needed for approvals, please reach out if this is the case for you.

This year, we've introduced a session for attendees to present their experiences introducing quantum in the classroom. You can optionally apply to present during QEd as part of your application.

Find out more and register here: https://uwaterloo.ca/institute-for-quantum-computing/outreach/quantum-educators.

Quantum Science and Technology Across Canada
Date: September 12, 2026
Applications open now until maximum capacity reached
Location: University of Toronto St. George Campus

For educators in the Toronto area, please consider joining us for the "Quantum Science and Technology Across Canada" workshop, a collaboration between the Institute for Quantum Computing, Perimeter Institute, Université de Sherbrooke, UBC Geering Up, and the University of Toronto. This workshop is part of IEEE Quantum Week and will feature four hands-on activities on introducing quantum science to your classrooms, plus a chance to learn about the research happening across Canada. There is no cost to attend and lunch is included.

Register here today - https://ed.quantum.ieee.org/2026-teacher-workshop/.
 
If you have any questions about either of these workshops, please contact iqc-outreach@uwaterloo.ca.

Tags: Modern Physics, Quantum