Intersection of Quantum Learning Theory, Sensing, and Verification

27 April – 01 May 2026 | EPFL Campus

This workshop brings together the communities of quantum learning theory, quantum sensing, and quantum verification to explore their shared challenges and opportunities. While each field has made significant independent progress, interaction between them has historically been limited despite their closely related goals. Motivated by both rigorous theory and rapid experimental advances, the workshop aims to foster meaningful cross-disciplinary dialogue, with a particular focus on the capabilities of near- and intermediate-term quantum devices. Key themes include leveraging learning-theoretic and algorithmic techniques to enhance quantum sensing, developing improved noise models and error mitigation strategies, using insights from sensing and metrology to inspire new quantum algorithms, and addressing the critical challenge of verifying quantum computations on noisy devices that exceed classical simulation capabilities. By uniting leading researchers across domains, the workshop seeks to bridge theory and practice and catalyse new collaborative directions in quantum technologies.

Organizing Committee

Yihui Quek

EPFL

Workshop Schedule

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Travel & Accommodation

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Confirmed Attendees

Local Guide

Recommended Restaurants

Food in Lausanne is generally expensive (welcome to Switzerland) and under-whelming. But here are some less bad options as recommended by Zoe's group:

Brasserie de Montbenon

Allée E. Ansermet 3 , 1003 Lausanne

Location of the conference dinner.

Vieille Ouchy

Place du Port 3, 1006 Lausanne

If you need your cheese fix this does fondu in a cute old building by the lake.

The Lacustre

Quai Jean-Pascal Delamuraz 1, 1006 Lausanne

Nice lake side location. Ok pizzas/bar food.

Umamido Grancy

Boulevard de grancy 46, 1006 lausanne

Unconventional (but good!) ramen.

L'Abordage

Avenue du Léman 67, 1025 St-Sulpice

Italian endorsed pizza/pasta near EPFL.

Café Restaurant Shiraz

Av. du Léman 19, 1005 Lausanne

Great authentic Iranian food.

Reflets de Perse

Av. Emile-Henri-Jaques-Dalcroze 9, 1007 Lausanne

Inauthentic Iranian food (outstanding Iranian cocktails) with very scenic terrace views onto the lake.

HOKKAÏDO

Av. Emile-Henri-Jaques-Dalcroze 9, 1007 Lausanne

Very scenic terrace views onto lake. Fusion asian. Mixed reviews of food. All you can eat. Chaotic service.

Pré-Fleuri

Av. d'Ouchy 22, 1006 Lausanne

Georgian food in Sous-gare (bougy location between main station and lake).

My Sandwiches

Rue Saint-Martin 9, 1003 Lausanne

Cheap option in Lausanne, very tasty vietnamese sandwich, closes early around 6 PM

Restaurant la Jonque

Av. de Cour 15, 1007 Lausanne

Next to botanic garden, real Chinese restaurant, non-greasy Cantonese kitchen, and the only restaurant in Lausanne serving handmade dim sum.

Holy Cow

EPFL and Rue des Terreaux 10, 1003 Lausanne

The most highly debated food option in Lausanne. Viewed by some as a perfectly decent and convenient fast food burger joint at EPFL. Viewed by others as poor quality meat with legends of giving food poisoning. Opinions tend to correlate strongly with whether or not McDonald's was viewed as a treat growing up and whether or not they get excited by the thought of "in-and-out" burgers as they head west.

Brasserie les 100 Suisses

Rue Neuve 13, 1003 Lausanne

Fondu/swiss options.

L'EVECHE

Rue Louis-Auguste Curtat 4, 1005 Lausanne

Fondu/swiss options.

O Mylos

Rue du Valentin 15, 1004 Lausanne

Greek food. Good for somewhere cheapish and quick. Very small so not good for a group sitting in. Works as a take out.

Ajò Café

Rue du Simplon 13, 1006 Lausanne

Good for take out foccacia near the station.

Recommended Bars

Satellite (Sat)

EPFL Campus

EPFL student bar. Good vibes and beer selection.

Tap House

EPFL Campus

Bar by EPFL station, convenient.

The Great Escape

Rue Madeleine 18, 1003 Lausanne

Popular central bar. Open until late. Good beer selection. Good burgers. Good luck getting a seat on Thurs/Fri/Saturday.

Café de Grancy

Av. du Rond-Point 1, 1006 Lausanne

Nice quiet bar with "your grans living room" style furnishings.

Ta Cave

Rue du Simplon 35, 1006 Lausanne

Cute little wine bar just below the main station.

Le Qwertz

Rue de la Grotte 3, 1003 Lausanne

This bar has board games.

Les Gosses du Québec

Av. de la Gare 22, 1003 Lausanne

Nice bar with pool tables and stuff.

La Mise en Bière

Rue de la Tour 14, 1004 Lausanne

Nice local bar with craft beers.

Things to Do

Places to swim in the lake (cold but beautiful):

Ouchy Beach

Closest to your Hotel

Plage du Pélican

Closest to EPFL

Lausanne Cathedral night watchman:

Cathedral

Every night on the hour from 10pm to 2pm someone for some reason shouts from the cathedral that there are no fires.