SIXTY-FIFTH SANIBEL SYMPOSIUM
“The Theory Meeting for Theoreticians”
February 22nd – February 27th, 2026
The 65th Sanibel meeting will be held February 22nd to February 27th, 2026 at the Embassy Suites by Hilton hotel in St. Augustine Beach, FL. The meeting, which is the principal gathering for the field of quantum theory of atoms, molecules and materials, traces its origin to meetings held annually on Sanibel Island, FL from 1961-1977. After several years at St. Simons Island, GA, (2005-2022), the meeting returned to Florida in 2023. Among the topics touched upon in the 2026 meeting will be: machine learning and quantum computing, advances in area ranging from density functional theory to quantum dynamics, advances in the sampling of complex energy landscapes, the theoretical treatment of electronic resonances, a retrospective on the development of conventional computers and their use in molecular quantum mechanics, and magnetic molecules and materials. Special “hot topic” sessions will be held in which emerging ideas and results will be presented.
In addition, there will be other sessions organized to guarantee that Sanibel will have its pulse on the most recent, important developments in electronic structure in the context of gas-phase molecules, condensed matter, biochemical applications and extensions to dynamics.
Please see the SPEAKER INSTRUCTIONS for more information about submitting presentations that will be considered for the “hot topics” session.
There will be two social events for the attendees and accompanying persons. Please make housing arrangements promptly, as we expect a large attendance. Also note that there are several daily flights to Jacksonville, Orlando and Daytona Beach airports, are within two hour’s drive of the conference venue.
All attendees are encouraged to submit papers to the Sanibel Proceedings, published by Molecular Physics. All papers will be peer reviewed. The deadline for submitted papers from the 65th Symposium (2026) is April 30, 2026.
We look forward to seeing you!