Session 1 [10:00AM - 11:30AM]:
"Opening Remarks"
Prof. Rodney Van Meter, Keio University, Japan
"SeQUeNCe v1.0"
Joaquin Chung | SeQUeNCe, Argonne National Laboratory, USA
Abstract -- Simulator of QUantum Network Communication (SeQUeNCe) is an open-source, customizable discrete-event quantum network simulator that models quantum hardware and network protocols. This talk introduces v1.0 of SeQUeNCe for new backends (stabilizer) to a more flexible metrics collection layer.
Bio: Joaquin Chung is a research scientist at the Data Science and Learning Division of Argonne National Laboratory. His work spans diverse areas that go from architecting future quantum networked systems to designing systems for enabling memory-to-memory data streaming between federated instruments.
"Quantum Savory"
Leonardo Bacciottini | UMass Amherst, USA
Abstract -- TBD.
Bio:
"MQNS: A Simulator for Quantum Network Architectures—Design Principles and Engineering Insights"
Amar Abane | NIST, USA
Abstract -- This talk introduces MQNS, a simulator for quantum network architectures, presenting its motivation, architecture-agnostic design, and abstractions. We discuss practical engineering challenges uncovered through simulation, from distributed coordination to resource management, and conclude with ongoing development.
Bio: Amar Abane is a Research Engineer at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), where he develops quantum networking architectures, entanglement routing protocols, and the Multiverse platform for quantum network management, control, and simulation. His research also contributes to the DC-QNet testbed, and he co-supervises PhD research on digital twins and quantum networking architectures.
"Q2NS: An Extensible ns-3 Framework for Quantum-Network Simulation"
Angela Sara Cacciapuoti | University of Naples Federico II, Italy
Abstract -- This talk introduces Q2NS, an ns-3-based framework for quantum-network simulation. Q2NS combines classical-quantum co-simulation with quantum-network primitives and selectable state representations, including state-vector, density-matrix, and stabilizer backends. The talk discusses its design principles and also Q2NSViz, a Python-based tool that turns simulation traces into time-stepped visualizations.
Bio: Angela Sara Cacciapuoti is Full Professor of Quantum Communications and Networks at the University of Naples Federico II, co-founder of the Quantum Internet Research Group, and PI of the ERC Consolidator Grant QNattyNet. Her research lies in quantum networking, spanning theoretical foundations, architecture, and simulation tools, including Q2NS.
Session 2 [1:00PM - 2:30PM]:
"Optical and Quantum Networking in Mininet: Lessons Learned"
Daniel Kilper | Trinity College Dublin, Ireland
Abstract -- Mininet has been widely used to emulate electronic data networks and was effective for the study of software defined networking (SDN) control systems. It was extended to create Mininet Optical by integrating a multi-granular optical transmission simulator and used to study SDN control of optical networks. Attempts to integrate quantum network simulators in the Mininet are complicated due to the importance maintaining accurate time dependent simulation across the network. More recently Mininet Optical was adapted to create the TWILIGHT digital twin platform that flexibly interfaces with different SDN control environments such as Teraflow. We will explore these issues and directions for integrating quantum simulation and emulation.
Bio: Dan Kilper is Chaired Professor of Future Communication Networks, Research Ireland CONNECT Centre Director, and Head of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Trinity College Dublin, Ireland. He holds an adjunct faculty appointment at the Columbia University Data Science Institute and the College of Optical Sciences, University of Arizona. He received a PhD degree in Physics from the University of Michigan in 1996. From 2000-2013, he was a member of technical staff at Bell Labs in the Advanced Photonics Research Department. In 2019 he was recognized as a NIST Communications Technology Lab Innovator and served as a NIST faculty appointee. He holds thirteen patents and authored six book chapters and more than two hundred peer-reviewed publications.
"Enterprise-scale Emulation of Quantum Secure Communications"
Brian Doolittle | Aliro Quantum, USA
Abstract -- Quantum secure communications, such as entanglement-based key distribution, are rapidly being developed to secure networks from emerging quantum and classical threats. Engineering these systems requires emulators to replicate the real-time behavior of entanglement-based communications. This talk presents the Aliro Emulation Manager, a software for the real-time generation and delivery of key distribution data at enterprise-scale.
Bio: Dr. Brian Doolittle is a director of engineering and head of simulation at Aliro Quantum. In his work, Brian develops software tools for designing entanglement-based networks, conducts research in quantum information science, and provides consulting services to organizations that include national labs, aerospace companies, and telecommunications infrastructure providers.
"Quantum Network Emulators for Service Experimentation"
Blanca Lopez | IMDEA, Spain
Diego Lopez | Telefonica, Spain
Abstract -- The consolidation of quantum networking requires addressing two fundamental aspects: the integration with classical networks and the validation of suitable service models. Experimentation on these aspects implies going beyond current simulation approaches, with the use of emulated and hybrid environments that allow for exploring the interaction with classical network elements and considering the scale required for service evaluation. We will introduce the evolution and status of the Quditto emulation environment, focused on enabling quantum network service experimentation at scale.
Bios:
Blanca Lopez received her degree in Physics from the Universidad de Sevilla in 2022, followed by a M.Sc. degree in Physics and Mathematics from the Universidad de Granada in 2023. She is currently a PhD candidate at IMDEA Networks and Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, where she is actively involved in quantum network service characterization and validation while working towards her doctoral degree.
Dr. Diego R. Lopez joined Telefonica in 2011 as Senior Technology Expert and is currently in charge of the Technology Exploration activities within the CDO Unit. Before joining Telefonica he spent some years in the academic sector, dedicated to research on network services, and was appointed member of the High-Level Expert Group on Scientific Data Infrastructures by the European Commission.
Diego is currently focused on applied research in network infrastructures, with a special emphasis on data-driven management, new architectures, security, and quantum communications. Diego is an ETSI Fellow and chairs ETSI TC DATA and the IETF GREEN WG.
Session 3 [3:00PM - 4:30PM]
"Simulating Multi-partite Entanglement Distribution with ReQuSim"
Janka Memmen | TU Berlin, Germany
Abstract -- This talk will provide a broad overview of ReQuSim, a Python package for modelling realistic quantum repeater networks and complex communication strategies. Additionally, recent results obtained with ReQuSim will be discussed, investigating the distribution of multi-partite entanglement and the performance of multi-party quantum protocols in realistic star network architectures.
Bio: Janka Memmen is a PhD student at Technische Universität Berlin in Anna Pappa’s “Quantum Communication Networks” group. Her research focuses on the simulation and analysis of quantum networks with multiple participants, with particular interest in multi-partite entanglement and quantum cryptographic protocols.
Panel Discussion: All speakers
Moderator: TBD