XVIII Quantum Reactive Scattering Workshop - Conference - BRIDGE of Knowledge

Welcome to QRS 2026 – the 18th Quantum Reactive Scattering Workshop, to be held at Gdańsk on 22-26 June 2026. QRS 2026 is jointly organized by Gdańsk University of Technology and Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń.

On behalf of the Organizing Committee, we are delighted to invite the international community to Gdańsk. In this inspiring Baltic city, a distinguished historical legacy meets a dynamic landscape of contemporary science and innovation.

QRS 2026 continues the long-standing tradition of excellence established by David Clary in 1990, offering a focused, intellectually rigorous forum dedicated to the theory and computation of molecular collisions and chemical reactivity. The workshop brings together researchers working across quantum dynamics, reactive scattering, and computational chemistry more broadly, fostering deep scientific exchange, constructive debate, and the formation of new collaborations. In 2026, QRS reaches Poland for the first time, extending its global trajectory with new geographical and cultural perspectives.

Hosting QRS 2026 in Gdańsk is particularly fitting. As a historic port city shaped by international exchange, Gdańsk embodies openness, pluralism, and a spirit of intellectual freedom. Its identity as a “free city” resonates with the workshop’s values: curiosity-driven inquiry, cross-disciplinary dialogue, and an inclusive scientific community. At the same time, Gdańsk is firmly oriented toward the future - home to a thriving academic and technological ecosystem and a vibrant environment for research and innovation.

The venue, Gdańsk University of Technology, provides an outstanding academic setting for QRS 2026. The university combines a remarkable campus heritage with modern research infrastructure, offering an ideal atmosphere for intensive discussion, high-level presentations, and productive interactions among participants.

We warmly look forward to welcoming you to QRS 2026 in Gdańsk. Join us for an unforgettable workshop experience shaped by cutting-edge scientific dialogue, meaningful collaboration, and engaging social events - in a city that uniquely unites history, openness, and modern science.