IEEE Quantum Week 2026 (QCE26)
Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
CALENDAR ACTIVENext event · SEP 13–18
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A multidisciplinary quantum computing and engineering programme of research papers, tutorials, workshops and exhibits. Registered participants can also access remote sessions through the conference platform.
An applied quantum computing conference for researchers translating algorithms into scientific and engineering workflows. Topics include fluid dynamics, structural analysis, optimization, materials and machine learning, with attention to hybrid approaches, benchmarks and practical limitations. Plenary sessions, parallel tracks and posters connect academic and industrial participants. The registration page advertises regular attendee and student tickets.
A focused research workshop on quantum algorithms, with talks covering optimization, query complexity, sampling, quantum walks and learning. CWI leaves substantial time for collaboration and discussion of open problems, making the event particularly relevant to algorithm researchers and graduate students. The published programme is available, but registration is now closed.
QAI Ventures brings founders, investors, researchers and industry teams together for startup presentations and discussion of quantum adoption, including its 2026 accelerator cohort.
A specialist workshop on quantum compilers, circuit optimization and program verification, including the constraints that hardware and fault tolerance impose on efficient quantum software. Registration is currently closed.
Researchers compare methods for estimating the qubits, error correction and runtime needed by useful quantum algorithms, connecting software design with practical hardware architectures.
A one-day Institute of Physics workshop on the advances and obstacles involved in building scalable silicon quantum processors. Invited and contributed talks, a poster session and an evening reception connect hardware researchers, engineers and industry teams. The organizer confirms Cambridge and the event date, while registration availability remains unconfirmed.
A business and policy programme on quantum readiness, industrial use cases and the hardware and software developments influencing adoption across the wider AI, data and quantum summit.
A symposium exploring how machine learning can support quantum hardware, algorithms and research workflows, with talks and posters connecting academic and industrial work.
A gathering of researchers, industry leaders, investors and policymakers focused on quantum technology, commercialization and collaboration across the quantum ecosystem. The organizer marks exhibit space as sold out and continues to advertise attendee registration.
D-Wave examines where annealing quantum computing and hybrid solvers may help with scheduling, turnaround planning and resource allocation in oil and gas. This application-focused webinar discusses candidate problems and the path from an initial proof of concept to deployment. It runs from 11am to noon Pacific time and requires organizer registration.
Theoretical and experimental researchers examine how dissipation and measurement can support quantum computing, machine learning and sensing, with oral presentations and poster discussions.
A specialist industry forum on scaling quantum computers into data-center systems and moving toward fault tolerance. Discussions connect processors, interconnects, networking, middleware and applications, helping attendees understand the integration challenges beyond individual chips. The event is relevant to technical leaders and infrastructure partners; attendance requires a paid ticket and host approval.
An exhibition and conference connecting quantum hardware, software, sensing and communications suppliers with industry users, researchers and emerging talent.
NC State hosts a weekend of tutorials, research talks, posters and discussion centred on correcting and mitigating errors in quantum computation. The programme is intended to connect graduate students and researchers across the southeastern United States. Linear algebra and probability are useful preparation. The organizer has announced the venue and dates; registration arrangements are still to follow.
An intensive online course for technically prepared learners who want a mathematical grounding in quantum computation. Teaching covers algorithms, the quantum Fourier transform and error correction, with recorded lectures, assignments and two weekly live classes. The advertised date span includes breaks. Registration closes September 20; this is paid professional training, with some UK bursaries.
A specialist workshop connecting quantum algorithms and computing hardware with nuclear-physics problems, including scattering, nuclear structure and field-theory simulation. Presentations and discussions bring together university, national-laboratory and industry researchers. The organizer says attendee applications remain open, although the deadline for registration with an oral presentation has passed.
A two-day forum devoted to the software needed to use quantum computers, bringing together developers, researchers and end users. Talks and short software pitches offer a way to compare tools, understand emerging workflows and meet potential collaborators. The organizer advertises registration through September 20, with limited capacity and a waiting list once tickets sell out.
The Southwest Quantum Information and Technology community meets for research talks and posters spanning algorithms, quantum processors and information science. The published programme includes neutral-atom computation, error correction, superconducting qubits and quantum computer science, alongside related physics. Researchers from universities, national laboratories and industry participate. The main scientific programme runs October 15–17, with early check-in the evening before.
Explore the engineering needed to connect quantum processors with cryogenic electronics, control systems and scalable architectures. This specialist workshop brings researchers and engineers together around superconducting and trapped-ion qubits, fabrication, packaging and circuit design. Regular attendee registration is advertised, with separate student tickets; the early registration period has ended.
A hybrid meeting linking Latin American quantum research, business and education. The programme includes quantum gate control, building quantum computing companies, business preparation and practical learning activities. Sessions are mainly in Spanish, with some English contributions. The first two days take place at Universidad EIA in Envigado and the final day at SAPIENCIA C4TA in Medellín; online participation is available.
An industry conference on quantum computing, AI and post-quantum security. The advertised date range includes an October 25 welcome activity before the main conference programme.
A technical conference on circuits that respond to measurements in real time, covering feedback, calibration, decoding, error correction and hybrid quantum-classical computing.
Researchers explore quantum error correction through invited talks, contributed presentations and collaborative work on open problems. The programme gives early-career scientists opportunities to present and connects theoretical questions with work from university and industry researchers. Registration is advertised with a participation fee; confirm the application deadline directly with the organizer.
D-Wave's one-day Seoul gathering connects quantum-computing developers and adopters with researchers and business teams exploring practical applications. The organizer frames the programme around how organizations are using quantum technology in business, science and government. The event page identifies the Four Seasons Hotel Seoul and provides a registration entry point.
The inaugural ACM conference brings together work on post-quantum cryptography, quantum-based security and the security of quantum computing systems and infrastructure.
A three-day introduction to quantum computing that combines foundational lectures with practical work and connections to high-performance computing. Participants should know linear algebra and Python; previous quantum mechanics experience is not required. Applications need organizer approval and an institutional or company email, with eligibility limited to participants based in the EU or associated countries.
The International Network on Quantum Annealing brings together theoretical, numerical and experimental work on analog quantum computation and simulation. Participants can compare approaches to optimization and continuous-time computing, with an optional D-Wave workshop requiring separate registration. The organizer lists a September 25 registration deadline and a September 8 deadline for talk and poster abstracts.
A specialist ACM SIGSPATIAL workshop exploring how quantum computation could address spatial data problems. Topics include circuit and annealing approaches, route optimization, geospatial databases, machine learning and benchmarks on practical datasets. Contributions can range from research papers to tutorials and early ideas, making it relevant to both quantum specialists and spatial computing researchers. The detailed workshop programme is still forthcoming.
Innovate UK's annual showcase connects quantum computing hardware, software and infrastructure with potential users, investors and research partners. Exhibits, demonstrations and industry discussions provide a practical view of the UK ecosystem alongside broader quantum technologies. General delegate registration is advertised, while the detailed 2026 agenda and speaker list are still to be announced.
An application-based developer conference with Qiskit sessions, coding workshops, demonstrations and technical office hours. IBM invites selected researchers, builders and educators to explore quantum workflows.
A symposium on securing quantum computers and their surrounding infrastructure. November 11 training precedes the November 12–13 main programme; remote participants receive a Zoom link from the organizer.
Yale's Steve Girvin introduces quantum processors that combine qubits with oscillator modes, connecting physical platforms to software abstractions and useful computations. The tutorial covers architectures, instruction sets, resource estimation and examples in algorithms and simulation. Part of C2QA's public Quantum Thursdays series, the online talk begins at noon Eastern time.
A full-day technical workshop on the systems needed to turn fault-tolerant quantum computing into useful machines. Four tracks cover error correction at scale, compilation, distributed architectures and hardware-aware control. Talks and poster sessions connect computer architecture, design automation and practical applications. Held with ICCAD, the workshop offers its own registration option and welcomes work in progress from early-career researchers.
A two-week school examining quantum computing hardware, algorithms and the limits of current systems. Announced lectures cover cat-qubit error correction, photonic and neutral-atom processors, optimization, AI-assisted algorithms and trapped ions. The programme targets master's and doctoral students and early-career researchers, with an emphasis on realistic capabilities and practical implementation. Applications are closed; the detailed timetable remains to be announced.
The inaugural ICHC brings researchers together to exchange recent work and research perspectives in hybrid quantum computing. Seoul National University's NextQuantum centre invites contributions from researchers, students and professionals. The announced venue is Nesthotel Incheon, with abstract submissions due September 15; current attendee registration terms should be checked on the conference website.
This year's workshop concentrates on bosonic error-correcting codes, novel qubits and unconventional quantum-computing hardware. Its small-workshop format is designed for technical discussion between researchers working on different platforms, with an emphasis on involving early-career specialists. The organizer advertises registration and a poster opportunity, with a published attendance fee of A$275.
Europe's quantum research, industry and policy communities meet to discuss computing, simulation and the wider technology ecosystem. The programme connects scientific progress with commercialization, skills and European strategy, making it useful for researchers following the field and companies planning collaborations. Registration is open; the organizer's current dates are November 30 to December 3.
A focused workshop on quantum computing beyond conventional two-level qubits, bringing experimental and theoretical perspectives together. Topics include alternative encodings, quantum algorithms, control, error correction and information architectures across physical platforms. Registration is handled by the University of Sydney; check its current booking availability before making travel plans.
QC Ware and Chicago Quantum Exchange combine business, research and workforce discussions, with demonstrations and sessions connecting quantum technology development to industry applications.
An international quantum technology meeting in Nagoya, with scientific presentations and poster contributions connecting research across quantum computing and related technologies.
Nathan Wiebe discusses algorithms for simulating scattering in scalar field theories on quantum computers. This research talk connects simulation methods with concrete gate counts and physical-qubit requirements for fault-tolerant machines, including surface-code assumptions. It is part of the public C2QA Quantum Thursdays series and starts online at noon Eastern time.
A research workshop bringing programming-language methods into quantum computing. Topics include high-level languages, verification, circuit optimization, hardware instruction sets and error handling. Held alongside POPL, it welcomes developing ideas as well as established results and aims to make quantum programming questions accessible to researchers entering from classical languages. The workshop date is confirmed; attendance registration details are not yet listed.
D-Wave's user conference returns to Boca Raton for two days connecting people working with quantum computing. The organizer has confirmed the dates and hotel venue and is collecting expressions of interest for the 2027 edition. It is a useful date for developers, customers and researchers following the company's computing ecosystem; the speaker list and detailed programme have not yet been published.
A forum connecting quantum researchers with industry, investment and government. The current announcement spans Sydney and Canberra; individual venues and the detailed day-by-day programme remain to be announced.
Canada's quantum community meets for research, industry and policy exchange, connecting students, scientists, companies and investors across the country's quantum hubs. The detailed 2027 programme has not yet been announced.
The thirtieth QIP conference brings the quantum information research community together for work spanning computing, cryptography and information theory, hosted by Singapore's Centre for Quantum Technologies.
Waterloo's two-week undergraduate school combines lectures and experiments on quantum information. Computing topics include algorithms, error correction, photonic qubits, trapped ions and superconducting circuits. The programme primarily welcomes students approaching their final undergraduate year across science, engineering and mathematics. The school has 30 places with no programme fee and advertises travel bursaries; applications are due January 3, 2027 and references January 6.
A research and industry meeting covering quantum computing, networks, devices, sensing and metrology, alongside the development and commercialization of larger quantum systems.
A quantum technology trade fair covering computing, simulation, communications, sensing and enabling photonics, connecting suppliers, researchers and industrial users alongside Laser World of Photonics.
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