Venue

Conference Venue

QCTiP 2026 will be held at the University of Oxford, one of the world’s oldest and most prestigious universities, located in the historic city of Oxford, United Kingdom. Oxford is home to one of the most significant quantum centres within the UK and even globally, with more than 60 groups conducting research in quantum technologies.

The conference will be held in the the Andrew Wiles Building which is home to the Mathematical Institute and has been named after Sir Andrew Wiles who proved Fermat’s Last Theorem.

The modern Andrew Wiles Building offers world-class facilities and is located centrally in Oxford, surrounded by a concentration of science departments (Physics, Computer Science, Materials, Engineering, Chemistry) that conduct world-leading research in all aspects of quantum technologies.

Near the Venue

• (less than 1 min walk) The major development project, the Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities building has just opened and participants can enjoy its public spaces and its cafe

• (3 min walk) The MI is located at the heart of the lively Jericho district of Oxford which has a broad range of restaurants, pubs and cafes where participants can explore various breakfast and dinner options

• (less than 5 min walk) other science departments

Banquet Dinner

The QCTiP 2026 banquet dinner will be held in the Oxford Town Hall which is a beautiful listed building located in the heart of Oxford.

Travel Information

About Oxford

Oxford is a beautiful city with over 1,000 years of history, world-class museums, stunning architecture, and a vibrant cultural scene. The city is very well connected by rail with major UK and EU cities and easily accessible from 3 major airports. Most University buildings and Colleges are within walking distance.

Getting to Oxford

By Air:

• London Heathrow Airport (approximately 1 hour by coach)
• London Gatwick Airport (approximately 2 hours)
• Birmingham Airport (approximately 1 hour by train)

By Train:

• Direct trains from London Paddington and Marylebone stations (approximately 1 hour)
• Regular services from Birmingham, Manchester, and other major UK cities

By Car:

• Oxford is well-connected by the M40 motorway
• Parking is very limited in the city centre

Local Transportation

• Excellent bus services throughout the city
• Taxi and ride-sharing services available
• Walking and cycling are popular ways to explore Oxford

Finding Accommodation in Oxford

Please refer to Registration for information about recommended hotels and accommodation options.

Important notice: A major event, the Skoll World Forum will take place later the same week as QCTiP 2026 in central Oxford. While Skoll does not directly affect the main QCTiP event in the Mathematical Institute, accommodation will be more difficult to find for the night of Tuesday the 21st April and after. For this reason we strongly recommend that participants purchase a ticket for QCTiP as soon as possible and then book accommodation immediately after purchasing a ticket.

Things to Do in Oxford

• Visit the historic Oxford colleges
• Explore the Bodleian Library
• Tour the Ashmolean Museum
• Punt on the River Cherwell
• Walk through the Oxford Botanic Garden
• Discover the History of Science Museum