Call for Papers topics

· Single- and entangled photon sources (quantum dot emitters, molecule-based emitters, defect emitters in diamond and 2D materials, spontaneous parametric down conversion, four-wave mixing).

· Single-photon detectors (single-photon avalanche diodes, superconducting nanowire single-photon detectors, superconducting transition edge sensors, frequency up conversion, emerging detector concepts)

· Standards & metrology for single-photon sources and detectors & photonic quantum technologies

· Applications in science & industry, including Quantum communications including key distribution, particularly satellite-to-ground quantum links, deep space optical communications, quantum photonics, photon counting for fundamental science, single-photon LIDAR, single-photon spectroscopy, fluorescence lifetime imaging, and other life sciences applications.

Submission process

The abstract submission for Single Photon Workshop 2026 will be handled through an online submission portal, Easy Chair, which will be opened on Thursday 8th January.

Submitting authors are requested to have an account.

If you do not have an existing EasyChair account, click on "sign up for an account." You will be asked to fill out a simple form to create it. Please keep a record of the account details you use to set up the account as you will require them to log into the SPW 2026 abstract submission system.

Should you require any assistance or have a query about online submission, please contact abstract@spw2026.org

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON THE SUBMISSION PROCESS

· Abstracts must be submitted in English using the provided template.

· For each abstract submitted a corresponding author must be indicated.

· You do not need to register for the conference in order to submit the abstract, but presenting authors do (please see registration page).

· All abstracts must be received by the submission deadline to be included in the review – 1st March 2026.

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Submission details required

The online abstract submission is a simple step-by-step process and will ask you to input the following details:

· Title of the abstract

· Presentation type – Oral or Poster, Poster only

· Topic - chosen from the theme list above.

· Corresponding Author- Name, affiliation, and job title of presenting author (this person must be listed as the first author)

· Presenting Author - Name, affiliation, and job title of presenting author (this person must be listed as the first author)

· Co-Authors - Name, affiliation, and job title of co-author(s)

Download the template below to create the abstract and then save it as a PDF file to upload to the system. Only PDF files will be accepted for upload. Diagrams and tables may be included in the one-page abstract, as well as references.

Abstracts will not be edited and will be added to the conference website. Please ensure that all grammar and spelling is correct.

How to submit your abstract

To submit an abstract, you must follow these steps: To begin, login at https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=spw2026 and enter with your Easy Chair credentials.

Click "New Submission" at the top of the page.

Enter author information in the provided fields. Tick the "Corresponding Author" box for all authors who wish to receive e-mail correspondences or notifications.

Please enter at least three keywords.

If you are a student, please indicate this in the relevant field.

If you would rather your paper be considered for an oral or for a poster presentation, indicate this using the drop-down menu under ‘Type of presentation’.

Once you have provided all the information and uploaded your abstract, click "Submit." You will be taken to a summary page of your submission - this is your confirmation that it has been saved.

Upon successful submission of the abstract, a confirmation email will be sent to the Corresponding Author.

If you have not received a confirmation email, please check your SPAM folder before contacting us.

Important

Terms & Conditions of Submission

· Once submitted abstract content cannot be amended.

· The abstract must not have been presented at another conference.

· If accepted the presenting author must register to attend the conference and will be liable for the applicable full conference delegate fee.

· Last date for submission is 1st March 2026.

· Ideally the corresponding author should be the presenting author and attend the conference. If this is not possible, the replacement presenter must be a named author on the original submission.

· As the number of oral and poster presentation slots are limited, the judging panel may suggest an abstract is accepted in the alternative presentation format.

· If chosen to present a poster or oral paper at conference, the authors will be required to make their presentation available for publishing on the Single Photon Workshop website.

· The presenting author (as indicated on the submission) will be notified of the decision of the judging panel on or near 15th April 2026.

· Poster presenters will be asked to provide a PDF of their posters in advance of conference.

· The submitter is responsible for obtaining consent to publish the names of authors/co-authors.