Fees and Registration
The QEpi2026 conference is fully sponsored. Partecipants must cover only the costs for the transportation to reach the venue.
Partecipation is bound to the submission of an abstract for a Contributed Talk, of the duration of about 25 minutes plus 5 minutes of questions. More details on the application process can be found here.
Topic Overview
The QEpi2026 conference, Quantum Effects on Epigenetic Regulation in Living Systems, brings together experts from diverse scientific disciplines to explore the question: “Can quantum phenomena play a decisive role in regulatory processes in living systems, including epigenetic mechanisms?”. We will discuss potential answers to this question from a truly interdisciplinary perspective. Although research progress and experimental evidence have been produced in different disciplines in relation to this context, this line of inquiry has never been pursued in a unified multi-disciplinary effort. On one hand, much work has focused on characterizing the electronic properties of DNA and various other molecules to assess their potential utility for engineering applications. On the other hand, researchers have investigated the dynamics of quantum processes along DNA segments in open environments from a purely theoretical perspective. What remains to be uncovered, is how these quantum processes intersect with the complexity of biological regulation, particularly in the context of epigenetics.
This conference will be instrumental in creating solid foundations for an international collaboration in the pursuit of this line of research, bringing together experts from quantum physics, chemistry, and epigenetics, and fostering multiple efforts in this largely unexplored field.
Conference Venue
The conference will take place in the Reisensburg Castle, a historic complex near Günzburg operated as an academic conference center by Ulm University since 1997. The castle offers modern facilities surrounded by scenic Bavarian landscapes.
How to Reach the Venue
The conference will take place at Schloss Reisensburg, a conference and research center operated by Ulm University. The castle is located on a hill just outside the town of Günzburg in southern Germany, approximately halfway between Ulm and Augsburg.
By Air
The closest international airports are:
- Munich International Airport (MUC) – about 120 km east of Günzburg (approx. 1.5 hours by car or train).
- Stuttgart Airport (STR) – about 110 km west of Günzburg (approx. 1.5 hours by car or train).
By Train
The nearest train station is Günzburg, which is well connected by regional and intercity trains (IC, RE, RB) operated by Deutsche Bahn. Direct trains run regularly from Ulm (approx. 20 min), Munich (approx. 70 min), and Stuttgart (approx. 90 min). From Günzburg station, Schloss Reisensburg is about 4 km away.
From Günzburg to Schloss Reisensburg
- By Taxi: Taxis are available at Günzburg station; the ride to the castle takes around 10 minutes.
- By Bus: Local bus line **811 or 815** (direction Reisensburg) stops near the castle — check current schedules on www.ding.eu.
- On Foot: The walk from the station takes about 45–50 minutes (uphill in parts).
By Car
Take the motorway A8 (Munich–Stuttgart) and exit at Günzburg. Follow signs toward Günzburg/Reisensburg and then Schloss Reisensburg. Free parking is available directly next to the conference site.
The venue address for navigation systems is:
Schloss Reisensburg, Reisensburg 1, 89312 Günzburg, Germany