Inaugural Meeting: Interface between Quantum Science and Technology, Philosophy, and Catholic Theology
Chapman University, in Orange County, California, 12-15 July 2026
Organizers: Prof. Vincenzo Tamma, Founding Director of the Quantum Science and Technology Hub, University of Portsmouth, UK and Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J., Director of the Magis Center
Local Organizers: Prof. Andrew N. Jordan and Prof. Daniele C. Struppa, Institute for Quantum Studies, Chapman University
The intent of this inaugural meeting is to build an interdisciplinary community of engaged and active academic intellectuals and interested entrepreneurs who do not normally interact. After an opening public lecture from Prof. Tanzell -Nitti on the 12 of July, the conference will feature talks from the 13 to the 15 of July on timely research topics on philosophy, Catholic theology, science and technology, with this first meeting focused on quantum science and technology.
There will also be time scheduled for information discussion to form an international, interdisciplinary program on science, technology, philosophy and theology, dedicated to exchange of ideas and collaborative projects involving young researchers within a community of intellectuals and entrepreneurs living their faith in an international environment where an open interdisciplinary dialogue between science, technological innovation and faith can be fostered. This will also facilitate international collaborations between academic institutions, businesses, centers, societies, foundations and associations across different science, technology, philosophy and theology areas in the context of interdisciplinary research, ethical innovation, teaching, dissemination, and networking depending on their specific missions.
This international interdisciplinary programme will benefit the dialogue between science, technological innovation, philosophy and the overall Christian tradition with relevance and ecumenical reach also towards other religious traditions and the overall society.
The public lecture at 3pm on the 12 of July is open to everyone with free mandatory registration. There is also the possibility to attend Mass afterwards at 5pm at the university chapel.
Participation at the conference meetings is by invitation only. If you are an academic/intellectual or entrepreneur interested to attend, please email as soon as possible since only limited seats are available.
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