In July 1925, Heisenberg published his paper on matrix mechanics, followed shortly thereafter (in early 1926) by Schrodinger’s paper on wave mechanics. As such, 2025 is the centenary of the modern quantum theory. This conference aims to bring together experts in the history and philosophy of quantum theory and researchers working on various foundational issues to shed new light on the past, present and future of the theory. 

The meeting aims to benefit from the useful synergy that exists between historical studies and efforts to push forward the frontier of our knowledge. On one side, the details of the path to discovery of various quantum concepts or applications of quantum ideas can inform contemporary research. For instance, whenever there is a paradigm of thinking that is sufficiently pervasive today that it is difficult to even recognize the possibility of alternatives, familiarity with the debates at the historical origin of this paradigm can help to make explicit what is usually left implicit. On the other side, modern developments can often shed new light on various historical and philosophical issues. 

The fact that there is still no broad consensus on many of the conceptual issues that have been controversial since the birth of modern quantum theory suggests that a proper understanding of these remains to be achieved. The occasion of the quantum centenary provides a good opportunity for the community to develop a broader perspective on these issues, draw connections between research programs that aim to address them, and set objectives for future research.