Bristol–NQCC Quantum Computation Course 2026
Online — University of Bristol and NQCC
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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. The published registration deadline was September 20. Check the organizer for late availability; 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 published registration deadline was September 30, and the oral-presentation deadline was August 31. Check the organizer for any late attendance options.
RBC Director of Quantum Elizabeth Iwasawa discusses how financial institutions test emerging technologies, what can keep research from reaching adoption, and where quantum computing, communications and sensing might fit. IQC lists this in-person seminar for October 14, noon–1 p.m. EDT, in QNC 1201 at the University of Waterloo. The page does not specify registration or visitor eligibility; confirm attendance requirements with IQC before making plans.
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 September 20 early registration deadline has passed. Late fees may apply; check the organizer for remaining tickets and waiting-list availability.
UConn Quantum Computing hosts three days of Qiskit learning, career discussions and project work. October 15–16 sessions offer in-person and online participation; the October 17 hackathon is in person at Storrs. Participation is free, and no prior quantum-computing experience is required. Saturday places are capped by room capacity. Register with the organizer and check the current session schedule before attending. Dates are shown in the Storrs venue’s local timezone; exact session instants have not been verified.
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.
The Northeast Big Data Innovation Hub and Ecosystem for Research Networking host IBM Quantum’s Travis L. Scholten for a discussion of quantum processors alongside AI accelerators and classical supercomputers. The session examines software, orchestration and infrastructure needed for research workflows. It runs October 16, noon–1 p.m. Eastern (16:00–17:00 UTC), online. Advance Zoom registration is required through the organizer page.
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.
AI Quantum Tech hosts an English-language Qiskit programme for beginners and more experienced participants. Online lectures run October 19–23, followed by an online hackathon October 23–25 and an in-person day in Warsaw on October 26. Parts can be attended separately. Main-day doors open at 10:30 CET, with the programme from 11:00 to 17:00; full online-session hours are not yet fixed. The organizer website still lists the venue as unconfirmed, while Luma names PJAIT, so confirm the location before travelling. Luma registration requests require host approval.
QED-C’s Workforce Technical Advisory Committee hosts a tour of quantum-computing learning platforms with representatives from Q-CTRL, Xanadu and PsiQuantum. The discussion covers intended learners, access requirements and learning structures. It runs October 21, 2–3:15 p.m. EDT (18:00–19:15 UTC), online. The organizer provides a Zoom registration link; confirm current admission details there. This is a platform overview, not a promise of certification or access to quantum hardware.
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.
Stanford Q-FARM brings quantum employers and candidates together on October 22. The career fair runs 1–5 p.m. PDT in Huang Foyer and Amphitheater; a separate career panel is listed for 11 a.m.–noon in Mackenzie Room. Confirmed employers include quantum-computing hardware and software companies. The displayed calendar times cover the fair, not the earlier panel. Check attendee eligibility and registration directly with the organizer before making plans.
A three-day quantum and AI gathering with a distinct programme opening: the New York Harbor dinner cruise is October 25; main conference sessions run October 26–27 at 36 Battery Place. The October 26 PQC+IQT track covers post-quantum cryptography. Use the organizer’s registration page to confirm the pass, access requirements and current ticket availability before making plans.
A technical conference on circuits that respond to measurements in real time, covering feedback, calibration, decoding, error correction and hybrid quantum-classical computing.
NERSC hosts three in-person days of quantum information science, including an IBM workshop on the first day, user research and vendor tutorials. The organizer highlights work using IBM and QuEra hardware alongside the Perlmutter supercomputer. Registration is closed; an email waitlist is available through the organizer, with attendance subject to a place becoming available. Exact session times have not been verified.
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.
Ultracold molecules offer a route into questions about controlled chemistry, many-body physics and quantum information. This specialist KITP conference connects researchers working on those questions from November 2–5. A research meeting is not automatically a walk-in public event. The official page lists an October 2 registration deadline and late-registration terms; confirm present eligibility with KITP rather than treating the listing as admission. No public livestream or conference result is implied.
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.
IBM’s three-day developer conference brings selected quantum researchers, engineers and educators to Chicago for technical sessions on tools, systems and computational workflows. Applications closed September 21, with final acceptance letters scheduled for October 12. The conference remains upcoming, but a live information page is not an open application window or a guarantee of admission. IBM says presentation recordings will be published after the event; a live broadcast is not confirmed.
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.
What changes when quantum science enters a conversation with business, art and society? The Cannes festival brings those audiences together on November 17–18. The organizer distinguishes the free Expo Pass from passes that include conference sessions: exhibition access does not mean every talk is free. Read the programme alongside the current pass terms before planning a visit. This is a meeting about emerging technologies, not evidence that every proposed application has been delivered.
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.
A programme milestone for shortlisted teams in the Quantinuum Singapore Grand Challenge. The Grand Finale is scheduled for November 19 in Singapore, following training, project development and a hardware-access phase for selected finalists. Competition applications closed August 20. This listing is an information route, not an open call or an invitation to attend: public access, the precise venue and streaming have not been established. No winner or application outcome is implied before the finale.
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.
Which quantum tools could answer a particle-physics question more effectively, and how would researchers test that contribution? QT4HEP brings this discussion to CERN on November 23–27. Attendance registration is distinct from abstract submission and from a visit to CERN facilities. The current registration page gives November 3 as its deadline, while the overview still lists October 30; confirm the applicable date directly with the organizer. The programme is a research agenda, not a claim that its proposed outcomes have already occurred.
EQTC brings Europe’s quantum research, industry and policy communities to Dublin from November 30 to December 3. The organizer and its official registration form agree on that date range. Sessions connect scientific progress, commercialization and the wider quantum technology ecosystem. Registration is advertised by the organizer; confirm the relevant attendee category and availability on the official route before making plans.
Are you choosing preparation, research discussion or both? Glasgow’s Quantum & Nano Week separates a winter school on November 30–December 1 from SM2Q and the first Glasgow Quantum Summit on December 2–4. The conference venue is Glasgow University Union, 32 University Avenue. The organizer links separate registration routes and lists an October 12 abstract deadline, while the registration deadline remains coming soon. This record describes the event family; it does not imply that one registration covers both programmes.
Is the audience and format right for your stage of study? KOALA 2026 is a student-led conference hosted by the University of Sydney on November 30–December 4. The organizer describes talks, poster sessions and discussion across optics, atoms, lasers and quantum science, and currently advertises registration. Abstract submission closed August 14; this does not establish that attendance is closed. Check current fees and availability. Nearby Beyond Qubits is a different workshop, with its own identity and registration.
Which participation option still fits your purpose? QLIME connects quantum light, matter, information and electronics at Monash University on November 30–December 4. The organizer names Green Chemical Futures, Level 4 Auditorium as the venue. Oral abstracts closed September 30; poster submission and registration have a separate November 23 date. Use the programme and current organizer terms to assess the fit before planning travel. A link to registration does not establish remaining capacity.
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.
Ask what the quantum part contributes, which classical comparison is used, and how the proposed benefit is measured. QTML 2026 offers a research programme around those questions at Stellenbosch University from December 6–11. Preserve the official six-date range even where promotional copy calls it five days. The organizer links registration and lists an October 15 early-bird deadline, but the registration service could not be read in this check. Confirm categories and availability through the official site. An event title is not proof of a general machine-learning advantage.
Light offers an entry into quantum information, interference and interactions between matter and photons. Quantum Optics XI meets in Mérida on December 7–11, according to the official event and series pages. Registration depends on category: invited speakers have an October 10 deadline; contributed work requires approval and its October 1 submission deadline has passed. Check the current organizer instructions before paying or making travel plans. The listing introduces the scientific questions without predicting programme outcomes or assuming public access.
What materials questions would you bring to the workshop? JQUEST 3 meets at the Agora building in Jyväskylä on December 8–9. The university lists English-language participation as free of charge, with registration required; dinner and travel are separate. Its page gives November 15 in key dates but November 1 in the registration period and registration section. Confirm the applicable deadline directly. The November 1 abstract deadline is a separate date. No registration countdown or remaining-capacity claim is supplied.
Can you join from where you are at the correct local time? Optica’s online quantum-computing discussion is advertised for December 8, 10:00–11:30 a.m. Eastern Standard Time (UTC−05:00), which is 15:00–16:30 UTC. Review the programme and organizer’s registration terms to decide whether the discussion fits your interests. Online does not mean free or unrestricted access. No recording has been verified, and this online event has no geographic map pin.
QC Ware and Chicago Quantum Exchange bring Q2B26 and the Chicago Quantum Summit together December 8–10 at Chicago Marriott Marquis. The exclusively in-person programme spans hardware, software, error correction, quantum AI and industrial case studies. Read a case study by asking what changed for the end user and which evidence supports that change. The organizer links to ticketing, but current ticket availability has not been confirmed.
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.
The 56th Winter Colloquium on the Physics of Quantum Electronics runs January 4–8 at the Cliff Lodge in Snowbird. Talks are invitation-only; the organizer lists November 1 for poster submissions. Registration is advertised, but remaining capacity is not established. The programme page still displays the 2026 programme and says the 2027 version is coming later, so confirm session details before planning travel. A welcome reception on January 3 precedes the conference dates.
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.
The organizer identifies the 2027 edition at MIT Bengaluru despite a 2026 URL path. This broader computing conference includes quantum topics and lists paper submission on 30 September 2026; check the relevant track and requirements. The cutoff time and time zone are not confirmed in this snapshot.
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.
Quantum Days returns February 17–19, 2027 in Sherbrooke, Québec. Early pricing ends December 17, 2026. Poster abstracts are due January 8; decisions are expected by January 15 for the February 18 session. An accepted poster still requires a paid conference registration. The student competition has narrower eligibility than the general poster session. February 16 site visits to Institut quantique, 3IT and Distriq require conference registration plus a separate visit booking; capacity is limited. Check the organizer’s poster and site-visit pages before acting.
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.
Explore quantum processes in biology and quantum methods for biological measurement. Applications are due February 7, 2027 and the meeting may fill earlier. GRC requires a bachelor’s degree in science or engineering, or an acceptable equivalent; undergraduates are not eligible. The detailed programme is expected by November 7, 2026. The related March 6–7 seminar requires a separate application and is not included in these conference dates.
The organizer lists tracks in quantum communications, networking, computing and sensing. The Quantum Computing and Sensing call gives a paper submission date of 20 October 2026; its cutoff time and time zone are not confirmed in this snapshot.
APS members may submit abstracts through October 22, 2026. The source states 5 p.m. without an established timezone, so confirm the cutoff directly. Early registration closes February 25, 2027. The in-person Career Fair runs April 12–15; jobseeker registration is scheduled to open December 14, 2026. Those dates describe a participation opportunity, not a job vacancy or a guaranteed interview. Consult the organizer for session formats and eligibility.
The technical conference runs May 2–7; the exhibition is May 4–5. Submit original research by November 23, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific time, equivalent to November 24 at 07:59 UTC. The 2027 call requires a 35-word abstract and a two-page summary. Review the edition-specific requirements before submitting; submission does not imply acceptance or registration.
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.
A research meeting spanning sensor platforms, metrology and applications. Applications are due June 13, 2027 and places may fill earlier. GRC requires a bachelor’s degree in science or engineering, or an acceptable equivalent; undergraduates are not eligible. The preliminary programme is expected by October 14, 2026 and was not yet published when checked. Do not assume a particular project or speaker will appear. The July 10–11 seminar has a separate application.
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IEEE International Conference on Quantum Communications, Networking, and Computing 2027: Paper submission Stated deadline: 2026-10-20. Date listed; cutoff time and time zone not confirmed. Quantum Computing and Sensing track. Check the organizer’s scope and submission rules. No exact deadline reminder is provided for an unconfirmed time. Source: https://qcnc.org/2027/track2.php Context: https://qubitwire.com/events#qcnc-2027-paper-submission Dated snapshot. Sources checked 24 September 2026. No automatic refresh or registration. Check organizer requirements and changes.
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Quantum Information Processing 2027 (QIP): Poster submission Stated deadline: 2026-12-04. 23:59 Anywhere on Earth (UTC−12). Posters use a separate submission process. Talk submission does not enter the poster process; acceptance alone does not guarantee a presentation slot. Source: https://qipconference.org/2027/call/ Context: https://qubitwire.com/events#qip-2027-poster-submission Dated snapshot. Sources checked 24 September 2026. No automatic refresh or registration. Check organizer requirements and changes.
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Quantum Information Processing 2027 (QIP): Talk registration Stated deadline: 2026-09-28. 23:59 Anywhere on Earth (UTC−12). Register the proposed talk before relying on the later full-submission date. Registration alone is not a completed submission. Source: https://qipconference.org/2027/call/ Context: https://qubitwire.com/events#qip-2027-talk-registration Dated snapshot. Sources checked 24 September 2026. No automatic refresh or registration. Check organizer requirements and changes.
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The organizer identifies the 2027 edition despite a 2026 path. This broader computing conference includes quantum topics; check the relevant track and requirements.
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NQComp 2027: Paper submission Stated deadline: 2026-09-30. Date listed; cutoff time and time zone not confirmed. The organizer identifies the 2027 edition despite a 2026 path. This broader computing conference includes quantum topics; check the relevant track and requirements. Source: https://conference.manipal.edu/nqcomp2026/index.html Context: https://qubitwire.com/events#nqcomp-2027-paper-submission Dated snapshot. Sources checked 24 September 2026. No automatic refresh or registration. Check organizer requirements and changes.
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Quantum Information Processing 2027 (QIP): Full talk submission Stated deadline: 2026-10-05. 23:59 Anywhere on Earth (UTC−12). Only for talks registered by 28 September. The call also specifies public arXiv material, declarations and other requirements; check all of them. Source: https://qipconference.org/2027/call/ Context: https://qubitwire.com/events#qip-2027-talk-submission Dated snapshot. Sources checked 24 September 2026. No automatic refresh or registration. Check organizer requirements and changes.
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