Last Updated on Friday, March 06, 2026, at 09:15 PM EST
On this page, we feature some of the upcoming conferences focused on quantum computing, quantum networking, quantum sensing, and post-quantum-cryptography. We will update this periodically to include new events. Visit the links for details and registration.
The dates listed are the first days of the conferences. A conference whose title is preceded with a star (☆) is taking place within two months. The events are sorted by date within each category.
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Conferences
| Date | Conference Name and Location | Conference Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Friday, March 6, 2026 | General Quantum Technologies | “The Japan Quantum Computing Association (JQCA) will participate as a co-host of “Okinawa Quantum Day 2026: Frontiers of Quantum Technology” hosted by the Council for the Creation of New Industries through Quantum Technology (Q-STAR) and will be held on Friday, March 6, 2026 at the O2 OKINAWA OFFICE in Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture.” | |
Sunday, March 15, 2026 | Joint March Meeting and April Meeting — Global Physics Summit 2026 Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St, Denver, Colorado 80202, USA | Mathematics and Quantum Science | “Attendees will experience thousands of presentations on the latest physics research, career-focused events, networking opportunities, and discussions of current issues relevant to the physics community.” |
Sunday, March 15, 2026 | Quantum Computing | “The goal of this School is to expose students and young researchers to a large collection of areas in the state of the art of quantum computing, including topics of theory, hardware, and software. The current term quantum computers are imperfect, which limits some of the original quantum computing algorithms and applications. For this reason, the new generation of quantum computing scientists must know both the experimental phenomena and limitations and the possible applications, theoretical and software tools to exploit these devices.” | |
Monday, March 16, 2026 | Research | “Quantum Resources 2026 brings together leading experts and emerging voices in the field to explore the latest theoretical insights, operational applications, and future directions of quantum resource theories. This year’s edition puts particular focus on the connections between the study of quantum resources and the methods of quantum Shannon theory, highlighting both conceptual links and information-theoretic techniques.” | |
Friday, March 20, 2026 | 360 CARLA – Quantum Careers Symposium 2026 Auditorium and Gaudi Room, La Pedrera, Pg de Gràcia, 92, Barcelona, Spain | Education, Training, Skills Development, and Workforce | “If you are interested in meeting and networking with other students and professionals in academia and industry within the quantum science and technology field, then register and get to know the growing quantum community! You will participate in interactive panel sessions and explore the career opportunities within the quantum professional ecosystem, make connections with experts from the field and listen to the trends in quantum and deep tech.” |
Friday, March 20, 2026 | Kickstart event for Finland’s quantum business ecosystem 2.0 VTT FutureHub (Wonder Hall), Tekniikantie 21, Espoo, Finland | General Quantum Technologies | “In this event, you will have a chance to expand your network across the quantum industry and be the first to hear about our new industry-focused operating model that drives growth through events, RDI activities, end user adoption, and scale-up of the Finnish quantum technology ecosystem with a clear action plan for next years.” |
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 | Quantum Security Defense World Symposium Palais des Congrès de Paris, 2 Pl de la Pte Maillot, 75017 Paris, France | Post-Quantum Cryptography and Security | “This event will see Quantum Security Defense (QSECDEF) members, and special guests sharing their expertise and engage in technical and business discussions relating to Quantum Cyber Security within telecoms, defense and enterprise networks.” |
Wednesday, March 25, 2026 | Palais des Congrès de Paris, 2 Pl de la Pte Maillot, 75017 Paris, France | Post-Quantum Cryptography and Security | “The conference will highlight the new research and industry paradigm in the networking industry. Based on the industry recommendations and certification requirements, renowned experts will highlight the quantum transition path.” |
Wednesday, March 25, 2026 | Hotel Maristel, Eusebio, Carrer Eusebi Pascual, 9, 07192 Estellencs, Balearic Islands, Spain | General Quantum Technologies | “Following the success of the first three editions of the Women for Quantum workshop, we are pleased to announce the fourth. Over the past three years, we have shared our experiences and perspectives on the issue of the glass ceiling and challenging working environments for women in science. We have also identified the causes of these issues and developed strategies for real change.” |
Monday, April 6, 2026 | International Conference on Quantum Communications, Networking, and Computing (QCNC 2026) Oriental Hotel Kobe, 25 Kyomachi, Chuo Ward, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0034, Japan | General Quantum Technologies | “QCNC 2026 provides a forum for academic researchers and industry practitioners to present research progresses, exchange new ideas, and identify future directions in the field of Quantum Communications, Networking, and Computing.” |
Tuesday, April 7, 2026 | Quantum Innovation Summit 2026 Grand Hyatt Dubai, Riyadh Street – Sheikh Rashid Rd, Dubai, UAE | General Quantum Technologies | “Quantum technologies are no longer confined to theoretical exploration—they are rapidly merging with AI, advanced materials, next-gen computing, and secure communications to shape the global innovation landscape. As the world accelerates toward a new technological paradigm, the Quantum Innovation Summit 2026 will be the epicenter of this transformation, driving high-level collaboration, industry-defining advancements, and disruptive breakthroughs.” |
| Thursday, April 9, 2026 | General Quantum Technologies | “Quantum isn’t tomorrow’s tech — it’s Asia’s next growth frontier, with the market set to surge 24%+ CAGR through 2030, outpacing the global curve. At GITEX Quantum Expo Asia, co-located with GITEX ASIA x AI Everything Singapore, you’ll see how the region is shaping the future.” | |
Thursday, April 9, 2026 | Quantum Computing | “The 3rd IEEE International Conference on Trends in Quantum Computing & Emerging Business Technologies (TQCEBT 2026) is an interdisciplinary platform bringing together researchers, practitioners, and business leaders. The focus is on exploring the synergy between quantum computing and its applications across science, technology, and business domains.” | |
| Sunday, April 12, 2026 | Seventh International Workshop on Quantum Software Engineering (Q-SE 2026) Av. Lúcio Costa, 2630 – Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro – RJ, 22620-172, Brasil | Quantum Computing Computer Science, Coding, and Software Development | “Quantum computing holds the promise of solving computational problems that are currently infeasible for classical systems, due to their scale or complexity. As quantum hardware continues to evolve, so too does the complexity of the software required to fully harness its power. High-level languages and frameworks to write quantum programs have also started to appear, e.g., Classiq, PennyLane, Microsoft’s Q#, Google’s Cirq, and IBM’s Qiskit. However, building reliable, maintainable, and scalable quantum applications remains a significant challenge.” |
Monday, April 13, 2026 | General Quantum Technologies | “DeepFest is the premier meeting place for the global Artificial Intelligence ecosystem of thought-leaders, change-makers, big tech, data scientists, innovators, enterprises, academia, start-ups, and entrepreneurs leading innovation across businesses. The event will be co-located with LEAP, the award-winning technology event that broke records in February 2022 as the world’s largest tech event to ever launch. DeepFest will unveil government AI initiatives and latest innovations across many sectors through incorporating a thought-leadership conference and a series of sector dedicated tracks, trainings, live-demos, innovation sessions, start-up pitches and an exhibition that features the world’s top tech companies from across the world.” | |
Monday, April 13, 2026 | Palace of Music and Congresses, Palais des Congrès, Pl. de Bordeaux, 67000 Strasbourg, France | Photonics | “Present your research at the only cross-disciplinary event highlighting compelling optics and photonics technologies—from digital optics to quantum technologies to optical imaging, sensing, and metrology. Additional topics include THz photonics, 3D printed optics, photonic glasses, photosensitive materials, and biophotonics.” |
Thursday, April 16, 2026 | 2026 IEEE 2nd International Conference on Quantum Photonics, Artificial Intelligence & Networking | General Quantum Technologies | “QPAIN aims to serve as an excellent platform for students, academicians, and professionals who are committed to advancing research and innovations in Quantum Computing, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Networking, Security, Algorithms, Energy Systems, Robotics, Electronics, Signal Processing and allied fields from various universities, research institutes, and industries to share their ideas, discuss recent developments, and collaborate with eminent researchers and academicians.” |
Thursday, April 16, 2026 | Tokyo Big Sight, 3 Chome-11-1 Ariake, Koto City, Tokyo 135-0063, Japan | Quantum Computing | “QUANTUM COMPUTING EXPO TOKYO is a trade show specialised in quantum computing technologies which was newly launched in 2020 as a concurrent shows of AI EXPO TOKYO and BLOCKCHAIN EXPO TOKYO. As one of the new technologies which changes the world, quantum computing is getting more attention from various industries such as logistics, pharmaceutical, energy, manufacturing, and finance.” |
Monday, April 20, 2026 | Quantum Computing | “We are witnessing impressive progress in quantum hardware development and ongoing theoretical advancements are bringing practical applications of this hardware closer to reality. Quantum Computing Theory in Practice (QCTiP) aims to bring together the academic community and industry representatives to foster discussions on how to unlock the full potential of quantum computers.” | |
Thursday, April 23, 2026 | Quantum Computing | “Topics: An exploration of the diverse hardware, software, and infrastructure approaches converging to accelerate the development of scalable, fault-tolerant quantum computers. An exploration of how breakthroughs in quantum physics are evolving into practical quantum computing infrastructures that enable real-world enterprise innovation and transformation. A concise look at how breakthroughs in quantum research are converging with scalable fabrication techniques to accelerate the transition from lab-scale experiments to commercially viable quantum technologies.” | |
Monday, April 27, 2026 | Quantum Matter International Conference & Expo – QUANTUMatter2026 Pl. dels Països Catalans, s/n, Sants-Montjuïc, 08014 Barcelona, Spain | General Quantum Technologies | “The 6th edition of the Quantum Matter International Conference & Expo – QUANTUMatter2026 (Barcelona, Spain) – aims at gathering the various communities engaged in the science and technologies of quantum information and quantum matter, to foster the incubation of new ideas & collaborations at the forefront of quantum technologies, emerging quantum materials and novel generations of quantum communication protocols, quantum sensing and quantum simulation.” |
Monday, April 27, 2026 | The 5th Workshop for Quantum Repeaters and Networks 1 Rochester Park, #02-01 Rochester Commons, Singapore 139212 | Quantum Networking | “The goal of this workshop is to bring the active research community together to discuss the progress, challenges and new possible directions for quantum repeaters and networks. We invite researchers working on key enabling technologies and system integration, protocols for connecting repeaters across network links with high fidelity, architectures for large-scale networks, and applications of distributed quantum entanglement.” |
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 | General Quantum Technologies | “AI+Q Summit is a premier annual platform uniting enterprise leaders, government visionaries, and deep-tech pioneers to explore the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence and Quantum technologies in Asia & the Middle East.” | |
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 | Forum Digital Technologies, Salzufer 15/16, 10587 Berlin, Germany | Quantum Computing | “Germany just launched one of Europe’s biggest Quantum Computing Software projects! Building on top of the Innovation Concept QC Next this follow-up project aims at defining and implementing the software reference architecture described in the Innovation Concept. Join us for a full day on quantum computing software development on April 28th in Berlin! The event will feature talks from software developers, software pitches, and demos as well as a poster session.” |
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 | Quantum Australia Conference 2026 Adelaide Convention Centre, North Terrace, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia | General Quantum Technologies | “Building on the 2025 theme The Translation of Quantum, the 2026 Conference showcases how quantum is already delivering measurable productivity and efficiency gains, unlocking economic growth, strengthening sovereign capability, and creating investable opportunities across critical sectors.” |
Monday, May 18, 2026 | Abandoibarra Etorb., 4, Abando, 48011 Bilbao, Bizkaia, Spain | General Quantum Technologies | “Q-Expo is growing alongside the quantum industry. Following the success of our 2025 edition, which brought together nearly 800 delegates from across the globe, the 2026 expo in Bilbao marks our most ambitious event to date.” |
Monday, May 18, 2026 | UCLA, Engineering IV, Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095 USA | Quantum Computing Systems and Components | “Ready to dive deeper into how superconducting quantum devices are designed, simulated, and engineered at scale? Want to sharpen your skills with hardware-level tools and workflows? After the success of last year’s Quantum Device Workshop (QDW), we had to bring it back! Happy to announce QDW 2026, hosted at UCLA in collaboration with the University of Southern California.” |
Monday, May 18, 2026 | General Quantum Technologies | “Launched in August 2022, the Quantum Energy Initiative is fostering a worldwide community of experts willing to develop scientific approaches to evaluating and minimizing the physical resource costs of emerging quantum technologies. This requires the synergy of a broad range of expertises, from fundamental quantum physics to enabling technologies, from hardware to software, from research to industry.” | |
Wednesday, May 27, 2026 | THE FRAME I spaces mgt GmbH, Reisholzer Werftstraße 29-43, 40589 Düsseldorf, Germany | Quantum Computing | “Explore new ways to tackle your quantum computing challenges together with other experts from all across the community. Dive deeper: Learn from the failures and successes of leading experts and prepare yourself for the next challenge. Connect with experts, startups, and peers in an exciting environment. We’ll create space and time for your own challenges.” |
Thursday, June 4, 2026 | Grand Hyatt Tokyo, 6 Chome-10-3 Roppongi, Minato City, Tokyo 106-0032, Japan | General Quantum Technologies | “We’re excited to host you all at Q2B Tokyo in 2026! The conference will be held exclusively in-person and presented in Japanese and English, with real-time interpretation.” |
Monday, June 8, 2026 | General Quantum Technologies | “London Tech Week brings together the thinkers and doers shaping the future of business through tech, creating the connections, insights, and opportunities that power growth. Innovators building what is next. Investors backing bold ideas. Tech giants and enterprise leaders solving real world challenges. London Tech Week is the place to connect, discover, inspire and showcase the innovations driving the next era of tech and AI.” | |
Monday, June 15, 2026 | Midsummer Conference on Open Quantum Systems, Decoherence, and the Quantum-to-Classical Crossover | Research | “The goal of this conference is to bring together researchers working on open quantum systems and/or the quantum-to-classical crossover. While work combining both fields is welcome, contributions focused on the fundamental aspects of either area are equally valued. Indeed, we believe that studying the fundamentals of each topic can spark interest among both communities. The conference aims to provide a space where results and ideas can be shared, even when they come from different perspectives. The focus will be on the fundamental aspects of these subjects, including experimental work. Because of its foundational focus, this conference will not centre on quantum technologies and applications.” |
Monday, June 15, 2026 | General Quantum Technologies | “The Optica Quantum 2.0 Conference and Exhibition brings together the global community driving the next era of quantum technology. Quantum 2.0 harnesses superposition and entanglement in large-scale systems—such as quantum computers, networks and sensors—that move beyond the single-system capabilities of Quantum 1.0. The program spans quantum computing, communications, devices, sensing, and metrology, alongside discussions of the ecosystem, commercialization and societal impact. Attendees will explore cutting-edge research, emerging applications and the opportunities shaping a quantum-enabled future.” | |
Tuesday, June 16, 2026 | General Quantum Technologies | “Join us at Europe’s largest quantum event. We look forward to seeing you in 2026 where we will welcome 1100+ attendees from 40+ countries! Now in its fifth year, Commercialising Quantum Global has established itself as the leading forum for translating quantum science into strategy, scalability, and commercial value. Our case study-led agenda is designed to spark essential conversations around how organisations—from pioneering startups to multinational enterprises—should prepare for and implement quantum technologies. We go beyond speculation, offering a balanced and accessible exploration of the promise, peril, applications, limitations, and realities of this transformative field. At the heart of the event is our commitment to showcasing the most diverse and up-to-date portfolio of end-user case studies, ensuring every session delivers practical insights and measurable lessons for enterprises at all stages of the quantum journey.” | |
Sunday, June 21, 2026 | 7th Seefeld Workshop on Quantum Information Hotel Schönruh, Reitherspitzstraße 356, 6100 Seefeld in Tirol, Austria | Quantum Information Science | “The main focus of this series of workshops is on quantum information topics such as entanglement theory, quantum networks, non-locality, quantum measurements and tomography, quantum metrology, entanglement in condensed matter systems, etc., as well as some selected topics in quantum computation and quantum device verification.” |
| Sunday, June 21, 2026 | Wellnesshotel Schönruh Seefeld, Reitherspitzstraße 356, 6100 Seefeld in Tirol, Austria | General Quantum Technologies | “This will be the seventh edition of the workshop which focuses on recent developments in quantum information and computation—entanglement theory, quantum networks, non-locality, quantum measurements and tomography, quantum metrology, entanglement in condensed matter systems and more.” |
Monday, June 22, 2026 | General Quantum Technologies | “IQT Nordics Oslo will feature sessions on end-user applications and industrial sectors, commercializing quantum applications and growing the quantum industry, innovations and technologies enabling progress in quantum computer platforms, developments and applications in quantum sensing, and much more.” | |
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 | Quantum for International (Q4I) Workshop Innovare Advancement Center, 592 Hangar Rd, Rome, NY 13441, USA | General Quantum Technologies | “The Quantum for International (Q4I) Workshop at the Innovare Advancement Center in Rome, NY, is the premier Upstate New York gathering focused on quantum science and its transformative potential!” |
Wednesday, June 24, 2026 | General Quantum Technologies | “Join 1000+ innovators, leaders, and decision-makers from 40+ countries as they push the boundaries of science, strategy, and industry. Explore cutting-edge research, forge game-changing partnerships, and gain the insights to act where it matters most.” | |
| Monday, August 3, 2026 | Quantum Error Correction and Fault Tolerance | ||
| Monday, August 10, 2026 | Fourth International Annual Quantum Simulation Conference (QSim 2026) | Research | “QSim is an international annual conference on quantum simulation that aims to bridge theory and experiment, bringing together physicists, engineers, chemists, material scientists, mathematicians, and computer scientists working at the forefront of quantum simulation and related problems that include applications, algorithms, verification, noise, scaling, etc. for both analog and digital approaches. A special session midweek will be devoted to charting the future of the field. We hope that this conference will stimulate interactions across disciplines and unveil new connections between seemingly disparate aspects of physics.” |
Monday, August 17, 2026 | Conference on Quantum Information and Quantum Control XI The Fields Institute, 222 College St, Toronto, ON M5T 3J1, Canada | General Quantum Technologies | “The three core objectives of the event are: (i) Accelerating research by crossing disciplinary boundaries between chemistry, physics, math, computer science and engineering, theory and experiment, quantum information processing and its ‘hardware’ materials. (ii) Training junior researches in QIS with tutorials, research talks, and by providing them with opportunities to interact directly with leaders in the field. (iii) Strengthening QIS research in Canada by promoting collaborations and increasing the visibility of Canadian contributions to the field.” |
Monday, August 24, 2026 | Post-Quantum Cryptography and Security | “QCrypt 2026 is the 16th edition of the yearly international scientific conference presenting last year’s top results in quantum cryptography.” | |
Tuesday, August 25, 2026 | Quantum Algorithms | “Superconducting Qubits and Algorithms (SQA) is a not-for-profit scientific conference with a focus on science, technology, and algorithms relevant for superconducting quantum computers. It is organized by Chalmers University, ScalinQ and IQM Quantum Computers in cooperation with the scientific community. Our goal is to make this the leading event in its field.” | |
Monday, August 31, 2026 | General Quantum Technologies | “QALYPSO 2026 will bring together undergraduate students, master’s students, PhD researchers, and postdocs for five days of intensive learning in the beautiful Maltese archipelago. This edition will focus on three cutting-edge topics: Quantum Optimisation & Applications, Quantum Thermodynamics & Physics of Computation, and Quantum Gibbs Sampling and Boltzmann Machines.” | |
Monday, August 31, 2026 | Theory of Quantum Computation, Communication and Cryptography (TQC) | General Quantum Technologies | “The Theory of Quantum Computation, Communication and Cryptography (TQC) is a leading annual international conference for students and researchers working in the theoretical aspects of quantum information science. The scientific objective is to bring together the theoretical quantum information science community to present and discuss the latest advances in the field.” |
Sunday, September 13, 2026 | IEEE International Conference on Quantum Computing and Engineering (QCE) | Quantum Computing | “IEEE Quantum Week has rapidly grown into a premier international forum for quantum computing and engineering, with participation increasing by more than 13% in 2025 to 1,750+ attendees who work at the forefront of quantum technologies. The conference offers a multidisciplinary venue to present original research, share practical insights, and engage with experts, and translate research and innovations into real-world impact. In addition to keynotes, workshops, tutorials, panels, posters, and technical paper sessions, IEEE Quantum Week features a vibrant exhibition program that allows contributors, organizations, and startups to showcase technologies, tools, platforms, sandboxes, end-to-end pipelines and innovative solutions to the global quantum ecosystem. A core theme of IEEE Quantum Week 2026 focuses on translating research into real-world impact through the convergence of generative AI, distributed quantum systems, and quantum software engineering.” |
Tuesday, September 22, 2026 | The Hotel at The University of Maryland, 7777 Baltimore Ave, College Park, Maryland, USA | General Quantum Technologies | “After launching in Washington, D.C. and three transformative years in Tysons, Virginia, the move to College Park, Maryland marks the next leap in Greater Washington’s role as a global quantum hub, and spotlights the University of Maryland’s world-class leadership in research, innovation, and commercialization.” |
Sunday, October 25, 2026 | Quantum Computing | “IQT’s flagship conference, Q+AI 2026 (3.0), is the leading event worldwide devoted to the convergence of quantum computing and artificial intelligence. The multi-day, multi-track program expands year after year, with 2026 once again heralding growth in the anticipated number of exhibitors, speakers, panelists, and networking and mentoring elements.” | |
Wednesday, November 25, 2026 | General Quantum Technologies | “IQT Korea brings together companies, startups, investors, researchers, and government stakeholders from around the world to exchange insights, explore new opportunities, and engage directly with industry leaders and public-sector decision-makers through exhibitions, presentations, and high-value networking opportunities—supporting visibility, collaboration, and long-term growth across the global quantum ecosystem.” | |
| Sunday, November 29, 2026 | General Quantum Technologies | “It is the flagship event and community gathering of the Quantum Flagship, Europe’s groundbreaking innovation initiative, which brings together leading minds from science, industry, and politics every year for an insightful and exciting program. Information about the event will follow shortly.” | |
| Tuesday, December 8, 2026 | General Quantum Technologies | “Q2B is where the future of quantum technology comes to life. Join leaders and innovators pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.” |