Organized by RECENDT and JKU Linz

QSL27 Quantum Sensing in Industry and Research · Linz 2027

Two days connecting quantum-sensing research, engineering, enabling technologies and real applications

Presentation during the QSL26 conference
Participants during the QSL26 conference
Poster and networking session during QSL26
Scientific discussion during QSL25
Presentation during QSL24
Coffee break during QSL24
Speakers of QSL26 conference
2 days Scientific exchange, in-depth discussion, networking, and collaboration across the quantum sensing community
4 focus areas Fundamental science, Applied research, Engineering & enabling technologies, Implementation & transfer
Building on QSL24-26

Industry and Research exchange

Based on feedback from participants in previous editions of the QSL conference, we have broadened the scope of QSL27 and extended the conference to a two-day format. QSL27 provides a platform for dialogue and collaboration between academia and industry, bringing together researchers, technology providers, system developers, industrial adopters, and end users in an open, focused conference environment.

4th Edition of QSL

Conference vision

QSL27 is a non-profit conference committed to open-science principles and the accessible exchange of knowledge. Industrial exhibitors and sponsors support the Best Poster Award, networking activities, and selected conference costs. The 2027 edition will feature dedicated industry sessions with talks, demonstrations, an exhibition, and a social evening event to encourage exchange across research and industry.

01

Networking

Connect researchers, technology providers, system developers and end users to identify shared challenges, use cases and opportunities for collaboration.

02

Exchange and dissemination

Share recent advances in quantum metrology, enabling technologies and industrial applications, and discuss new results, methods and current technological limitations.

03

Transfer and exploitation

Translate quantum-sensing concepts into robust, application-relevant measurement systems by addressing industrial needs, technical bottlenecks, application requirements and development partnerships.

Subjects and fields

QSL27 Scope

Applied quantum metrology Quantum imaging and spectroscopy Quantum optics and photonics Quantum-enhanced and correlation-based sensing Sensing with undetected photons Solid-state quantum magnetometry Atomic and optically pumped magnetometry Trapped-ion sensing Rydberg-atom sensing Sensing with cold atoms Atomic, optical and nuclear clocks Atom interferometry, inertial sensing and gravimetry Quantum materials and platforms for metrology Photonic integration Advanced enabling technologies

Quantum sensing exploits quantum states and phenomena such as coherence, superposition, entanglement, and quantum correlations to enable measurements beyond conventional technological limits or to access spectral, spatial, or physical quantities that are difficult to probe with classical approaches.

Quantum sensing has gained significant momentum over the past decade, establishing itself as a promising alternative to classical instrumentation in terms of sensitivity, cost, and application-specific performance. QSL27 – Quantum Sensing in Industry and Research Conference Linz 2027 aims to bridge the gap between fundamental quantum physics and applied industrial research, with a particular focus on translating quantum-enabled measurement techniques from laboratory demonstrations into robust systems for scientific and industrial applications.

The conference covers a broad range of topics, spanning next-generation quantum photonics for applied metrology, nonlinear interferometry and sensing with undetected photons, quantum magnetometry using NV-diamond sensors and optically pumped magnetometers, Rydberg-atom and cold-atom sensing, and advances in atomic, optical and nuclear clocks.

The event aims to support the development of competitive and robust quantum sensors capable of overcoming limitations of classical metrology. QSL27 promotes exchange between research and industry, bringing together the international research community and industrial partners to foster collaboration and accelerate progress at the interface between fundamental science and practical application.

Preliminary agenda

Conference programme

The detailed programme and confirmed speakers will be announced as they are confirmed

Tuesday, 20 April
Planned start: 12:00
Day 01
Arrival, registration & welcome

Informal start and first networking opportunities.

Industrial and scientific contributions

Application needs, enabling technologies, research results and system perspectives.

Exhibition, demos, networking, poster session

Dedicated space for companies, technology providers and project discussions.

Evening event

A relaxed setting to continue discussions and form new connections.

Wednesday, 21 April
09:00 to 18:00
Day 02
Scientific sessions

Invited and contributed talks covering the broad bandwidth of quantum sensing.

Poster session

Research exchange, short presentations and direct discussion with authors.

Coffee breaks & networking

Coffee breaks, time for discussions among researchers, engineers and industry representatives.

Closing session

Future opportunities and next steps for the QSL community.

All blocks and timings are preliminary and may change.

Participate

Contribution formats

QSL27 welcomes both industry representatives and scientific contributors.

For companies & industry

Exhibitions, demonstrations and presentations

Companies are invited to present technologies, discuss application requirements and engage directly with the quantum-sensing research community.

Exhibition space or a compact company booth
Technology and quantum-sensor demonstrations
Industrial and enabling-technology presentations
Sponsorship and cooperation opportunities
Sponsor visibility Confirmed sponsors will be featured as QSL27 sponsors and acknowledged in the conference proceedings.
Request industry information
For science & academia

Submission for a talk or poster

Scientists, researchers and engineers are invited to contribute to QSL27. Poster contributions are particularly encouraged. Accepted contributors will be invited to submit a two-page extended contribution for publication in the QSL27 proceedings.

Submission deadline: 26 March 2027

Submit a contribution (poster or talk)
Present and discuss your research at QSL27
Reach an interdisciplinary audience
Contribute to the extended conference proceedings
Best Poster Award The most outstanding poster contribution will receive the QSL27 Best Poster Award.
Register to attend without submitting a contribution Registration
For accessibility requirements or other participation needs, please contact the organizers.
Venue

JKU Festsaal, Linz

The JKU Festsaal is located on the Johannes Kepler University campus and is directly connected to Linz Central Station and the city centre by tram.

Location
Location · Uni-Center of JKU © JKU
JKU Festsaal
JKU Festsaal · Photo © JKU
Support and collaboration

Sponsors and partner organizations

QSL27 acknowledges the organisations and partners that support the conference and contribute to the community and scientific innovation ecosystem.

FFG
Land Oberösterreich
Mechatronics Cluster
Business Upper Austria
Upper Austrian Research
Photonics Austria
Organization

Scientific committee & coordination

Scientific committee

Administrative coordination

Join QSL27 in Linz

Meet researchers, scientists and engineers and connect with companies turning quantum metrology into real applications.

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