Last Updated on Friday, June 05, 2026, at 10:02 AM EDT
Here we feature 93 of the upcoming conferences, events, and webinars focused on quantum computing, quantum networking, quantum sensing, post-quantum-cryptography, and related technologies. We update this periodically to include new events. Visit the links for details and registration.
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| Date | Conference Name and Location | Conference Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Monday, June 8, 2026 – Friday, June 12, 2026 | General | “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 8, 2026 – Thursday, June 11, 2026 | Photonics | “Come to learn from experts, meet new colleagues, and help address the central role photonics plays in advancing quantum technologies — from the fundamental stages of research through the work being done to deliver a commercial quantum infrastructure. This event connects international experts, industry, and students focused on the enabling role of photonics in quantum science and technology.” | |
Monday, June 8, 2026 – Friday, August 14, 2026 | Quantum Computing | “The Quantum Computing Summer School at Los Alamos National Laboratory is an immersive 10-week curriculum that includes tutorials from world-leading experts in quantum computation as well as one-on-one mentoring from LANL staff scientists who are conducting cutting-edge quantum computing research. Summer school fellowship recipients will be exposed to the theoretical foundations of quantum computation and will become skilled at programming commercial quantum computers, such as those developed by IBM, Quera, IonQ, Quantinuum, and D-Wave. Roughly twenty students will be awarded a fellowship from LANL for the summer school, with awards ranging from $10,000 to $20,000 based on academic rank.” | |
Monday, June 8, 2026 – Saturday, June 20, 2026 | Quantum Technologies for Computation and Communication Research Institute Scientists De Cargèse, 20130 Cargèse, France | General | “It is organized by the Quantum technologies ‘Groupement de recherche’ (GdR 2149) and aims at providing researchers, especially at the early career level, a set of lectures focussing on: Quantum computation, Error correction, Quantum communications, and Interconnects, and will cover topics ranging from foundations down to implementation across a variety of experimental platforms including cold atoms, ions, photons, spin qubits, and superconducting circuits.” |
Tuesday, June 9, 2026 | Post-Quantum Cryptography and Security | “The Q-Day Summit™ By Qadastra™ on June 9, 2026 is the first executive summit dedicated exclusively to the cryptographic transition and to securing critical infrastructures in the face of quantum disruption.” | |
Tuesday, June 9, 2026 | The Quantum Horizon: Google Quantum AI’s Vision, Progress, and the Road Ahead | Quantum Computing | “Join the Google Cloud Advanced Computing Community for an exclusive webinar featuring Elizabeth Rossi of Google Quantum AI. Elizabeth will provide a comprehensive overview of Google’s quantum computing efforts and roadmap, highlighting recent technical breakthroughs and the strategic vision guiding the ecosystem over the next decade.” |
Wednesday, June 10, 2026 – Friday, June 12, 2026 | General | “Building on the success of Quantum Noir 2024 at Harvard, Quantum Horizons brings together the Quantum Science and Engineering community to explore emerging technologies in the Chicago quantum ecosystem.” | |
Thursday, June 11, 2026 | Beyond Classical AI: Quantum Machine Learning for Anomaly Detection Across Industries Hosted by WISER Events; presented in collaboration with Fraunhofer ITWM. | Quantum Computing Applications | “Anomaly detection is one of the most critical challenges across industries, from identifying equipment faults on a factory floor to flagging fraudulent transactions in financial services or detecting irregularities in medical diagnostics. In collaboration with Fraunhofer ITWM, WISER developed and benchmarked Quantum Neural Networks (QNNs) on real industrial data, training models on sensor readings from pneumatic systems and rotating machinery to detect faults before they escalate. The session uses industrial defect detection as a test case, but the core principles and model architectures apply directly to anomaly detection across many sectors, including financial services, healthcare, energy, logistics, and cybersecurity. Attendees will see how WISER and Fraunhofer ITWM built QNN models for anomaly detection, understand how quantum circuit choices impact performance, training, and scalability, and explore how QML anomaly detection compares to classical approaches.” |
Thursday, June 11, 2026 | Virtual | Post-Quantum Cryptography and Security | “This complimentary webcast is designed for banking security leaders who need a clear, no- nonsense understanding of the quantum threat and what to do about it now. The session goes straight to what makes banking different: institutional identity and long-lived evidence are the real blast radius. Topics include CA hierarchies, enterprise PKI, service-to- service mTLS, customer and workforce authentication, signed tokens, document and transaction signing, code-signing in CI/CD, and regulated archives. Hosted by Applied Quantum.” |
Monday, June 15, 2026 – Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | Photonics | “The conference focuses on leading edge research on integrated optics, optoelectronics and nano-photonics and gathers experts from academia and industry to show their latest technical results, and showcase their products and services. The application scope is broad and it ranges from tele/datacom communications, optical interconnects, and (bio) optical sensing applications to more disruptive areas as quantum computing and mid-IR photonics.” | |
Monday, June 15, 2026 – Thursday, June 18, 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 – Thursday, June 18, 2026 | General | “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.” | |
| Monday, June 15, 2026 – Thursday, June 18, 2026 | RISQ2 – 2nd Workshop on Radiation Impact on Superconducting Qubits | Research | “The second iteration of a workshop series on Radiation Impact on Superconducting Qubits (RISQ) brings together the broader QIS and particle physics communities to assess the effects of radiation and cosmic rays on solid-state qubits, and the development of tools needed to address the challenge. The main workshop runs June 16-18, 2026 and features two and a half days of invited talks and detailed discussions, preceded on June 15 by a satellite workshop on GEANT4/G4CMP for modeling energy dissipation in solid-state qubit systems. The workshop includes representation across industry, academia, and national labs, and encourages participation from scientific communities outside of quantum computing that have expertise or lessons learned from overlapping technical challenges. Keynote speaker: John Martinis (Qolab).” |
Tuesday, June 16, 2026 | General | “Join us at the forefront of quantum technology at the France Quantum 2026 Summit, the premier event showcasing the French Quantum ecosystem to the world. Since 2020, this gathering has united research labs, startups, and industry leaders to explore groundbreaking use cases, democratize quantum innovation, and discover the full potential of quantum technologies to accelerate its adoption. Hosted in Paris at Station F, this summit is your opportunity to connect with key players from public and private sectors, foster collaborations, and contribute to the growth of this transformative field on both local and international stages.” | |
| Tuesday, June 16, 2026 – Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | Optica 2026 Quantum Industry Summit – Fifth Edition Scottish Event Campus, Exhibition Way, Glasgow, G3 8YW, United Kingdom | General | “The Optica Quantum Industry Summit returns for its fifth edition, co-located with the Quantum 2.0 Conference and Exhibition at the Scottish Event Campus in Glasgow, Scotland. The summit focuses on cutting-edge developments in photonics technologies (including lasers, optics, PICs, detectors, and hardware), quantum computing, system integration, memory storage, communication, metrology, and information transmission. It serves as a confluence for quantum companies and their prospective supply chain partners, designed to address industry demands and the substantial challenges on the horizon.” |
Tuesday, June 16, 2026 – Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | General | “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.” | |
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | Quantum Computing Computer Science, Coding, and Software Development | “Join Xanadu for a hands-on introduction to quantum computing and PennyLane, one of the most widely used open-source quantum machine learning and quantum computing frameworks. Led by Daniel Nino, Research Engagement Lead at Xanadu, this workshop will introduce core quantum computing concepts including qubits, quantum circuits, and gates, followed by an interactive walkthrough using PennyLane to build and explore simple quantum applications. No advanced quantum computing experience is required. Registration is open to individuals enrolled in the Q-Ready program. This event is part of CQE’s free Q-Ready career development program and its employer spotlight series.” | |
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | Quantum Security Awareness for Executives – Free Webcast Virtual | Post-Quantum Cryptography and Security | “This complimentary webcast is designed for security leaders who need a clear, no-nonsense understanding of the quantum threat and what to do about it now. Co-hosted by SANS Institute and Applied Quantum, the session explains what is changing in the cryptographic landscape, why the migration to quantum-safe standards is far larger than most organizations expect, and what practical steps can be taken today. Quantum risk is not a future-only problem: adversaries can harvest encrypted data today for later decryption, while regulators and customers increasingly expect demonstrable progress now.” |
Thursday, June 18, 2026 | Virtual | Post-Quantum Cryptography and Security | “This complimentary webcast is designed for manufacturing security leaders who need a clear, no-nonsense understanding of the quantum threat and what to do about it now. The session focuses on the manufacturing reality: OT constraints, supplier dependencies, and trust anchors inside equipment you don’t fully control. Topics include machine identity, remote maintenance pathways, signed firmware and logic updates, and quantum readiness across long-lived assets, vendor toolchains, and operational change windows. Hosted by Applied Quantum.” |
Thursday, June 18, 2026 | Quantum Sensing for Executives: The Advantages of Quantum LiDAR & PNT Devices Virtual | Quantum Sensing and Timing | “A free 1-hour webinar hosted by Qubo Consulting, introducing quantum sensing technologies from a non-technical, executive perspective. Dr. Katanya Kuntz, Founder and CEO of Qubo, covers the key advantages of quantum sensors over classical devices, with a focus on quantum LiDAR and quantum positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) devices. Nearly every industry uses some form of PNT device — from healthcare and communications to finance and AgTech — and quantum sensors have been commercially available for over a decade. The session highlights current real-world demonstrations and commercialized quantum technology.” |
Thursday, June 18, 2026 | Qubits Europe 2026: Quantum Realized Four Seasons Hotel Ten Trinity Square, 10 Trinity Square, London, EC3N 4AJ, United Kingdom | Quantum Computing | “Qubits Europe 2026: Quantum Realized is a full-day quantum computing user conference hosted by D-Wave, bringing together leading quantum innovators, customers, and experts to explore how quantum computing is delivering real-world impact. The program includes presentations on real-world use cases, live application demos, and the latest technology updates from D-Wave across annealing and gate-model systems, hybrid-quantum software, and quantum AI. The event is part of D-Wave’s global Qubits event series, reflecting growing momentum for quantum computing adoption across the UK and Europe.” |
Sunday, June 21, 2026 – Friday, June 26, 2026 | Wellnesshotel Schönruh Seefeld, Reitherspitzstraße 356, 6100 Seefeld in Tirol, Austria | General | “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 – Wednesday, June 24, 2026 | General | “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.” | |
Monday, June 22, 2026 – Friday, June 26, 2026 | Congress Center Hamburg, Am Dammtor / Marseiller Str., 20355 Hamburg, Germany | General | “ISC High Performance 2026 is Europe’s leading conference and exhibition for HPC, AI, and quantum computing, connecting scientists, engineers, and technology leaders to explore the future of high performance computing. The five-day program includes tutorials (June 22), conference and exhibition (June 23-25), and workshops (June 26). The event examines breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, high performance computing, and quantum technologies, with a focus on sustainability and empowering the next-generation workforce. The exhibition brings together over 200 leading organizations from industry, research, and academia.” |
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 – Friday, June 26, 2026 | QSNS 2026 – 3rd Workshop on Quantum-Secure Networks and Systems Hyatt Regency Vilamoura Algarve, Stefano Saviotti 65, 8125-478 Quarteira, Portugal | Post-Quantum Cryptography and Security | “The QSNS2026 workshop will address the most pressing cybersecurity challenges of the quantum era from an engineering perspective, with the aim of contributing to global efforts towards an agile, post-quantum or post-quantum/traditional hybrid and standards- based transition to PQC of the digital infrastructures we all use today.” |
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 – Wednesday, June 24, 2026 | Quantum for International (Q4I) Workshop Innovare Advancement Center, 592 Hangar Rd, Rome, NY 13441, USA | General | “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 | Quantum Computing Systems and Components | “Join Infleqtion for a technical webinar exploring the company’s latest advances in neutral-atom quantum computing and benefits for scalable, fault-tolerant quantum systems.” | |
Wednesday, June 24, 2026 | Quantum Computing | “QuEra Computing hosts a product roadmap update webinar, sharing the latest progress and vision for neutral-atom quantum computing. Hosted by QuEra’s leadership team.” | |
Wednesday, June 24, 2026 | Quantum Computing | “Recent neutral-atom experiments have demonstrated universal fault-tolerant operations below the error-correction threshold, computation on arrays of hundreds of qubits, and trapping arrays with more than 6,000 highly coherent qubits. Although substantial engineering challenges remain, our theoretical analysis indicates that an appropriately designed neutral-atom architecture could support quantum computation at cryptographically relevant scales. More broadly, these results highlight the capability of neutral atoms for fault-tolerant quantum computing with wide-ranging scientific and technological applications.” | |
Wednesday, June 24, 2026 – Friday, June 26, 2026 | School of Informatics, 10 Crichton St, Edinburgh EH8 9AB, UK | Quantum Error Correction and Fault Tolerance | “TartanQEC is a workshop on practical routes to useful quantum error correction. The emphasis is on approaches that connect directly to implementation constraints and near- term design decisions. Other themes are benchmarking, resource estimation, and related practical questions.” |
| Wednesday, June 24, 2026 – Friday, June 26, 2026 | WQCES 2026 – World Quantum Computing & Engineering Summit Hotel Novotel Bern Expo, Am Guisanplatz 2, 3014 Bern, Switzerland | General | “The World Quantum Computing & Engineering Summit (WQCES-2026) is a three-day international event bringing together leading researchers, engineers, industry innovators, and policymakers to discuss advances in quantum computing, quantum information science, and quantum engineering applications. The summit features plenary lectures, technical sessions, panel discussions, and industry exhibitions, providing a platform for knowledge exchange, collaboration, and showcasing cutting-edge quantum technologies.” |
Thursday, June 25, 2026 – Friday, June 26, 2026 | General | “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, June 29, 2026 – Friday, July 10, 2026 | Quantum Information Science | “The school is designed to gather graduate students as well as early-stage postdocs in an informal atmosphere surrounded by nature, friendship and good food. The Quantum in the Haystack series focuses on theoretical aspects of quantum information theory, ranging from fundamental aspects to specialized topics, e.g. circuits, entanglement, non-equilibrium quantum systems, quantum computing, higher order operations, quantum correlations, quantum networks, Bell non-locality, many-body quantum chaos, and tensor networks.” | |
Monday, June 29, 2026 – Wednesday, July 1, 2026 | Quantum Computing | “The Quantum Computing Thematic Track (QCW2026) is held in conjunction with the International Conference on Computational Science (ICCS 2026) at DESY in Hamburg. The workshop provides a forum for computational scientists, software developers, computer scientists, physicists, and quantum hardware providers to discuss research on current problems in quantum informatics. The special focus of the 2026 edition is the application of quantum algorithms to computational science problems, covering topics such as hybrid quantum-classical solutions, quantum machine learning, quantum error correction, quantum networks, and integration of quantum computation with supercomputing infrastructure.” | |
Tuesday, June 30, 2026 – Friday, July 3, 2026 | IEEE qCCL 2026 – IEEE International Conference on Quantum Control, Computing and Learning | Quantum Computing | “IEEE qCCL 2026 is the premier platform for researchers at the intersection of quantum technologies, control theory, and machine learning. Building on the success of the previous edition held in Hong Kong (IEEE qCCL2025), this conference brings together leading experts, researchers, and practitioners from across the spectrum of quantum sciences. Participants will have the opportunity to present their latest findings, explore the most recent advances in quantum technologies, and engage in in-depth discussions on emerging challenges and opportunities. Beyond disseminating cutting-edge research, the conference serves as a dynamic platform for fostering scientific collaboration and academic exchange within the communities of quantum control, quantum computing, and quantum physics.” |
Wednesday, July 1, 2026 – Friday, July 3, 2026 | Quantum Information Science | “CQI 2026, Korea’s leading international conference on quantum information, takes a leap toward becoming a truly global conference with the theme “Think, Talk, Feel Quantum!” This is the fourth CQI since its launch in 2023 (following its predecessor, ICQC 2019-2022), aiming to grow into a leading annual conference in the Asia-Pacific region. The scientific program reflects the breadth and pace of progress in quantum information science and technology – spanning quantum computing, quantum communication, quantum sensing, and their interplay – and features 28 invited talks from leading researchers in the field, alongside poster sessions showcasing a wide range of contributed research.” | |
Wednesday, July 1, 2026 – Friday, July 3, 2026 | IEEE qCCL 2026 – International Conference on Quantum Control, Computing and Learning Aalborg University, Fredrik Bajers Vej 7K, 9220 Aalborg, Denmark | Research | “The 2026 IEEE International Conference on Quantum Control, Computing, and Learning (IEEE qCCL 2026) takes place at Aalborg University, preceded by a pre-conference workshop on June 30, 2026. IEEE qCCL is the premier platform for researchers at the intersection of quantum technologies, control theory, and machine learning, building on the success of the previous edition held in Hong Kong. The conference brings together leading experts to present findings, explore advances in quantum technologies, and engage in discussions on emerging challenges and opportunities, with topics spanning quantum control, estimation, machine learning, computing, sensing, and communication.” |
Thursday, July 2, 2026 – Saturday, July 4, 2026 | General | “Having marked the historic milestone of 100 years of quantum science and technology, 2026 stands as a pivotal starting point for the next century. Discover the future of advanced quantum technologies at Quantum Korea 2026.” | |
| Sunday, July 12, 2026 – Friday, July 17, 2026 | Quantum Sensing and Metrology (QSM) The Maastricht Exhibition & Conference Centre, Forum 100, 6229 GV Maastricht, Netherlands | Quantum Sensing and Timing | “Quantum Sensing and Metrology (QSM) is a topical meeting held as part of the Optica ImageSense Congress, focusing on advancements in quantum technologies for applications ranging from the nanoworld to space, from bioscience to gravitational wave detection. The meeting covers quantum sensing technologies with real-world applications as well as devices and techniques that advance sensing performance, including quantum-enhanced sensing and imaging, metrology, gravitational wave detection, quantum-enhanced nonlinear microscopy, and quantum technologies for positioning, navigation, and timing.” |
Monday, July 13, 2026 – Saturday, July 18, 2026 | IEEE International Conference on Quantum Software 2026 1 Central Courtyard (1CC), Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW 2113, Australia | Quantum Computing Computer Science, Coding, and Software Development | “The 5th IEEE International Conference on Quantum Software (IEEE QSW 2026) invites the global community to explore the expanding horizon of quantum software engineering. The core aim of IEEE QSW 2026 is to foster an environment of collaboration and knowledge sharing, where the latest developments in quantum software applications, verification, validation and evolution, engineering, and cloud integration are brought to the forefront. Moreover, this year, we delve deeper into the intricacies and innovations of quantum computing, with a keen focus on high-performance computing with quantum computers, hybrid quantum software, AI-assisted quantum development, and quantum Internet.” |
Monday, July 13, 2026 – Saturday, July 18, 2026 | IEEE QSW 2026 – 5th IEEE International Conference on Quantum Software 1 Central Courtyard (1CC), Macquarie University, NSW 2113, Sydney, Australia Part of the 2026 IEEE World Congress on SERVICES. | Quantum Computing Computer Science, Coding, and Software Development | “The 5th IEEE International Conference on Quantum Software (IEEE QSW 2026) invites the global community to explore the expanding horizon of quantum software engineering. The core aim of IEEE QSW 2026 is to foster an environment of collaboration and knowledge sharing, where the latest developments in quantum software applications, verification, validation and evolution, engineering, and cloud integration are brought to the forefront. This year, the conference delves deeper into the intricacies and innovations of quantum computing, with a keen focus on high-performance computing with quantum computers, hybrid quantum software, AI-assisted quantum development, and quantum Internet.” |
Monday, July 13, 2026 – Wednesday, July 15, 2026 | Hotel Vila Galé Porto, Av. de Fernão de Magalhães 7, 4300-190 Porto, Portugal | Quantum Computing | “The International Conference on Quantum Information, Computing, Communications and Simulation (Quantics) serves as a global platform for researchers, academicians, engineers, and professionals to share insights, exchange ideas, and foster interdisciplinary collaboration. The conference highlights both the theoretical foundations and practical advancements in quantum computing, quantum information processing, quantum communications, intelligent systems, and advanced simulation methodologies.” |
Monday, July 13, 2026 – Friday, July 24, 2026 | Quantum Computing | “Qiskit Global Summer School 2026: A decade on the cloud is a free, fully virtual two-week program designed to help students, researchers, and developers build practical quantum computing skills with Qiskit. Now in its seventh year, the program features recorded lectures, interactive labs, live Q&A sessions with IBM Quantum experts, and a global Discord community. New additions for 2026 include a beginners-only track for those with no prior Qiskit experience, optional professional development workshops covering topics such as reading quantum papers and networking, and updated scoring requirements for certificates and badges.” | |
Monday, July 13, 2026 – Friday, July 17, 2026 | SpinQubit7 – 7th International Conference on Spin-Based Quantum Information Processing Aula Conference Centre – TU Delft, Mekelweg 5, 2628CC Delft, the Netherlands | Quantum Computing | “The 7th Conference and Workshop on Spin-Based Quantum Information Processing (Spin Qubit 7) brings together world-leading researchers from the field of solid-state, spin-based quantum information processing to participate in a 5-day conference and workshop based in Delft, Netherlands. The topics will cover different spin-based quantum bit implementations such as donors in silicon, gate-defined quantum dots in GaAs, SiGe and SiMOS, holes and Ge hole gases and Ge nanowires. There will also be some focus on fabrication, algorithms and cryogenic control electronics.” |
Thursday, July 16, 2026 – Saturday, July 18, 2026 | Vila Galé Porto Hotel, Av. Fernão de Magalhães, nº 7, 4300-190 Porto, Portugal Held in conjunction with ICSOFT, DATA, SIMULTECH, DeLTA, SECRYPT, and SENSORNETS 2026. | Research | “The International Conference on Quantum Information, Computing, Communications and Simulation (QUANTICS) serves as a global platform for researchers, academicians, engineers, and professionals to share insights, exchange ideas, and foster interdisciplinary collaboration. The conference highlights both the theoretical foundations and practical advancements in quantum computing, quantum information processing, quantum communications, intelligent systems, and advanced simulation methodologies. Conference areas span Quantum Information and Computing; Communications, Advances in Technology and Applications; Intelligent Computing and Simulation; and Quantum Materials, Devices, and Engineering.” |
| Monday, July 20, 2026 – Friday, July 24, 2026 | Education, Training, Skills Development, and Workforce | “A free hands-on five-day summer camp at Purdue University Northwest in which high school students explore the genuinely strange world of quantum mechanics through games, live demos, art projects, simulations, and outdoor activities. No math is required.” | |
Tuesday, July 21, 2026 – Wednesday, July 22, 2026 | General | “MQC Entanglement 2026 is the annual in-person meeting of the Midwest Quantum Collaboratory (MQC), held on the campus of Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN. The event brings together industry, government, and leading Midwest universities to foster cross-sector collaborations and partnerships.” | |
Wednesday, July 22, 2026 – Thursday, July 23, 2026 | Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, 221 North Columbus Drive, Chicago, IL 60601 | General | “GQF26 will explore society’s grand challenges — the defining opportunities and toughest problems of our time — and the ways quantum may help address them across interconnected economic, scientific, and social systems, from pharma, finance, energy, climate, and beyond.” |
Sunday, July 26, 2026 – Friday, July 31, 2026 | Stonehill College, 320 Washington Street, Easton, MA 02357, USA Application deadline: June 28, 2026. Held in conjunction with the Quantum Science Gordon Research Seminar (GRS), July 25-26, 2026. | Research | “The Quantum Science Gordon Research Conference is a premier, international scientific conference focused on advancing the frontiers of science through the presentation of cutting-edge and unpublished research, prioritizing time for discussion after each talk and fostering informal interactions among scientists of all career stages. The 2026 GRC will bring together senior scientists, students and postdocs working at the frontier of quantum science to report and discuss ground-breaking experimental and theoretical advances on non-equilibrium quantum matter and scalable quantum computing. The meeting covers quantum information processing algorithms and architectures, precise quantum sensing, interconnected quantum systems, quantum simulation in hybrid systems, and connections between entanglement, thermalization and decoherence with implications across atomic and molecular physics, condensed matter, and high energy physics.” |
Monday, July 27, 2026 – Thursday, July 30, 2026 | Education, Training, Skills Development, and Workforce | “The Virginia Tech Center for Quantum Information Science and Engineering (VTQ) and the Co- design Center for Quantum Advantage (C2QA) offer a four-day virtual workshop to introduce students, educators, and other quantum-interested individuals to the field of quantum information science and engineering (QISE). Participants explore the basic principles underlying quantum technologies and gain an appreciation for the novel capabilities unlocked by quantum mechanics. The program consists of two sessions per day with required attendance and active participation, covering quantum superposition, logic gates and circuits, IBM Quantum Composer, quantum algorithms (money or tiger puzzles), and quantum teleportation. The workshop is led by Sophia Economou – program founder, VTQ Director, Virginia Tech professor, and C2QA principal investigator – and successful participants receive a certificate from Virginia Tech and C2QA.” | |
Monday, August 3, 2026 – Friday, August 14, 2026 | Quantum Error Correction and Fault Tolerance | “The FTQT 2026 workshop will bring together researchers exploring different techniques for tackling noise in quantum computation, following up on the previous 2016, 2020, and 2024 editions of FTQT. The workshop’s goal is to accelerate the development of new theoretical tools to improve the performance, efficiency, and practicality of error correction and fault-tolerance protocols. The resulting theoretical work will help developers of quantum technology hardware to overcome challenges posed by decoherence.” | |
| Friday, August 7, 2026 – Sunday, August 9, 2026 | 2026 International Conference on Quantum Computing and Communication Technology – ICQCT 2026 | Quantum Computing | “2026 International Conference on Quantum Computing and Communication Technology（ICQCT 2026) will be held from August 7 to 9, 2026, in Hangzhou, China. The theme of this conference aims to bring together researchers and industry experts from around the world to discuss the latest research findings, application developments, and future trends in quantum computing and communication technologies. The conference will cover several important topics, including quantum algorithms, quantum encryption, quantum error correction, and quantum networks, striving to provide participants with an open platform for academic exchange.” |
Monday, August 10, 2026 – Friday, August 14, 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 – Friday, August 21, 2026 | Conference on Quantum Information and Quantum Control – CQIQC-XI Fields Institute, 222 College Street, Toronto, Ontario M5T 3J1, Canada | Quantum Computing | “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. QIS has evolved into a broad field encompassing numerous subfields.” |
Monday, August 24, 2026 – Friday, August 28, 2026 | AQIS 2026 – 26th Asian Quantum Information Science Conference Fusion Hall, KI Building, KAIST campus, 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34141, South Korea | Research | “AQIS’26, hosted by the Graduate School of Quantum Science and Technology at KAIST, focuses on quantum information processing, communication, and cryptography – an interdisciplinary field bridging quantum physics, computer science, mathematics, and information technologies. AQIS’26 is a natural successor of EQIS’01-EQIS’05 and AQIS’06-AQIS’25. The conference features invited talks, contributed oral presentations, poster sessions, and related activities.” |
Monday, August 24, 2026 – Friday, August 28, 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.” | |
| Monday, August 24, 2026 – Friday, August 28, 2026 | YQIS 2026 – 9th International Conference for Young Quantum Information Scientists | Research | “The International Conference for Young Quantum Information Scientists (YQIS) brings together young (PhD and early career postdoc) scientists working on quantum information science. The mission of YQIS is to give young researchers in quantum information science the opportunity to actively participate in and organise a high-quality international conference – YQIS is organised by young scientists for young scientists. Young researchers get the chance to present their work in the form of invited and contributed talks and posters, as well as to meet their peers and a few invited senior researchers. The scientific scope spans theoretical and experimental quantum information science, including quantum computing and simulation, cryptography and communication, hardware development, thermodynamics and open quantum systems, foundations, machine learning, metrology, sensing, and quantum photonics.” |
Tuesday, August 25, 2026 – Friday, August 28, 2026 | Superconducting Qubits and Algorithms (SQA) Conference 2026 Chalmers University of Technology, Chalmersgatan 1, 412 96 Göteborg, Sweden | 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 – Thursday, September 3, 2026 | General | “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, August 31, 2026 – Thursday, September 3, 2026 | Photonics | “Photon 2026 is the thirteenth conference in a biennial series that started in 2002 covering optics and photonics. Participants will hear from leading experts in the field, attend lectures from leading technology experts, and visit the exhibition profiling the latest in optics and photonics technology. The programme consists of plenary and invited talks, as well as contributed presentations and posters. This multi-disciplinary conference is jointly organised by the Institute of Physics (IOP) special interest groups including Optical Physics, Quantum Electronics and Photonics, Quantum Optics, Quantum Information and Quantum Control, and others.” | |
Monday, August 31, 2026 – Friday, September 4, 2026 | Q-Camp 2026 – Quantum Summer School University of Gdańsk, ul. Bażyńskiego 8, 80-309 Gdańsk, Poland Two-week program runs 31 August – 10 September 2026. Registration deadline: June 14, 2026. | General | “A transformative two-week Quantum Summer School organised by the University of Gdańsk and the International Centre for Theory of Quantum Technologies (ICTQT), proudly sponsored by Kainos. The school invites participants to dive deep into quantum technologies through an intensive program covering foundations and applications of quantum information science.” |
Monday, August 31, 2026 – Friday, September 4, 2026 | General | “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 – Wednesday, September 2, 2026 | Silicon Quantum Electronics Workshop 2026 (SiQEW 2026) Songdo Convensia, 123 Central-ro, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon, South Korea | Quantum Computing Systems and Components | “Since its inception in 2007, Silicon Quantum Electronics Workshop (SiQEW) has been a showcase for state-of-the-art research in semiconductor qubits in gate-defined quantum dots and donors. Although historically focused on silicon, contributions on germanium, gallium-arsenide, or other emerging spin and charge qubit platforms are welcome.” |
Monday, August 31, 2026 – Friday, September 4, 2026 | Theory of Quantum Computation, Communication and Cryptography (TQC) | General | “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.” |
Wednesday, September 9, 2026 – Thursday, September 10, 2026 | University of Jyväskylä, Main building (C), Seminaarinkatu 15, Jyväskylä 40100, Finland | General | “The Finnish Quantum Days 2026 will showcase the latest of Finland’s quantum expertise: from quantum technologies in computing, sensing, and communication to fundamental research in quantum materials and algorithms.” |
Wednesday, September 9, 2026 – Thursday, September 10, 2026 | General | “Q2B is the global stage for quantum innovation, bringing together visionaries, researchers, and industry leaders to drive breakthroughs and shape the future of technology.” | |
Wednesday, September 9, 2026 – Friday, September 11, 2026 | University of Nottingham, University Park, Nottingham NG7 2RD, United Kingdom | Research | “Quantum Roundabout is an early-career-researcher-led conference series in quantum information science and related areas, hosted at the University of Nottingham. The meeting brings together PhD students and early-career researchers to present their work, exchange ideas across subfields, and engage with invited senior speakers in a discussion- oriented format.” |
Thursday, September 10, 2026 | Virtual | Post-Quantum Cryptography and Security | “This complimentary webcast is designed for utility and grid security leaders who need a clear, no-nonsense understanding of the quantum threat and what to do about it now. The session is built around the operational reality of electricity: safety and stability are non-negotiable, outage windows are precious, and many OT assets are expected to run for decades. Topics include OT-dominant and integrity-dominant quantum readiness, trust anchors for signing roots and device identity, and why Trust Now, Forge Later (TNFL) is the sharpest edge for grid operators. Hosted by Applied Quantum.” |
Sunday, September 13, 2026 – Friday, September 18, 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, and 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.” |
Monday, September 14, 2026 – Friday, September 18, 2026 | VCQ & quantA Summer School 2026 – Reaching Quantum Advantage: Foundations to Application | Research | “The Vienna Center for Quantum Science and Technology (VCQ) and the Austrian Cluster of Excellence quantA jointly host this summer school for graduate students and early-career researchers, with the 2026 theme “Reaching Quantum Advantage: Foundations to Application.” The program covers theoretical foundations of quantum information, advances in quantum hardware platforms, and the practical pathway from fundamental science to useful quantum applications.” |
Friday, September 18, 2026 | Virtual | Post-Quantum Cryptography and Security | “This complimentary webcast is designed for banking security leaders who need a clear, no- nonsense understanding of the quantum threat and what to do about it now. The session goes straight to what makes banking different: institutional identity and long-lived evidence are the real blast radius. Topics include CA hierarchies, enterprise PKI, service-to- service mTLS, customer and workforce authentication, signed tokens, document and transaction signing, code-signing in CI/CD, and regulated archives. Hosted by Applied Quantum.” |
Tuesday, September 22, 2026 – Wednesday, September 23, 2026 | bcc Berlin Congress Center, Alexanderstr. 11, 10178 Berlin, Germany | General | “The event will bring together key industrial and political decision-makers, along with research experts, providing a platform to exchange valuable insights on quantum computing development across the entire value chain and its impact on various sectors.” |
Tuesday, September 22, 2026 – Thursday, September 24, 2026 | The Hotel at The University of Maryland, 7777 Baltimore Ave, College Park, Maryland, USA | General | “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.” |
Thursday, September 24, 2026 | Quantum at Scale: Supply Chains & Advanced Industry Adoption Kenosha Innovation Center, 5522 26th Ave, Kenosha, WI 53140, USA | General | “To realize the full potential of quantum, we need to prepare supply chains to support the infrastructure to help drive application of quantum in advanced manufacturing processes. This event will feature industry leaders and subject matter experts to discuss opportunities that bridge theory with implementation. The agenda includes a panel discussion from 1:00–4:00 PM followed by a reception from 4:00–5:30 PM.” |
Monday, September 28, 2026 – Tuesday, September 29, 2026 | Quantum Innovation Summit 2026 Grand Hyatt Dubai, Riyadh Street – Sheikh Rashid Rd, Dubai, UAE | General | “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.” |
Tuesday, October 6, 2026 – Wednesday, October 7, 2026 | General | “Quantum Effects is a trade fair and conference held at Messe Stuttgart focused on the industrial application of quantum technologies. The event covers quantum computing, quantum sensing and metrology, quantum communication, and enabling technologies. It provides a meeting place for industry, startups, research institutions, and policymakers shaping the European quantum ecosystem.” | |
Wednesday, October 21, 2026 – Thursday, October 22, 2026 | General | “Through insightful keynotes, expert panels, workshops, tours and strategic networking, participants will explore the theme of dual-use quantum technologies for energy and defence, highlighting how advances in quantum innovation are driving progress. Connect and collaborate with quantum creators and users who are shaping solutions for a rapidly evolving global landscape.” | |
Sunday, October 25, 2026 – Tuesday, October 27, 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.” | |
Monday, October 26, 2026 – Wednesday, October 28, 2026 | Quantum Computing Systems and Components | “Quantum computing is entering a new phase: circuits are no longer fixed sequences but can adapt in real time through mid-circuit measurements, conditional logic, and classical feedback loops within the coherence window of the qubits. These adaptive methods are moving from theory into practice, becoming critical for scalable calibration, quantum error correction, and enhanced algorithmic performance across multiple architectures. Topics include adaptive protocols, mid-circuit measurements, dynamic calibration, quantum error correction, decoding, and hybrid quantum-classical computing – capabilities central not only to advancing toward fault tolerance, but also to delivering useful performance in today’s devices. The Adaptive Quantum Circuits conference offers a chance to engage directly with the forefront of quantum research, build collaborations across communities, and shape the direction of this rapidly evolving field.” | |
Monday, October 26, 2026 – Thursday, October 29, 2026 | General | “IBM TechXchange 2026 is the hands-on conference where developers, engineers, scientists, and researchers build real-world skills across AI, data management, cloud and platform engineering, infrastructure, and security. The event features hands-on labs, workshops, technical certifications, roadmap previews, and direct access to product experts. Quantum computing content is featured alongside AI and other IBM technologies. The 2026 edition expands further with the integration of HashiConf and the co-location of IDUG North America and the COMMON User Group.” | |
Monday, November 2, 2026 – Wednesday, November 4, 2026 | ACM PQQS 2026 – ACM Conference on Post-Quantum and Quantum-based Security | Post-Quantum Cryptography and Security | “The ACM Conference on Post-Quantum and Quantum-based Security (PQQS) is a venue for research at the intersection of cryptography, security, and quantum information science. The conference covers post-quantum cryptographic algorithms and their deployment, quantum key distribution and quantum-secure networking, side-channel and implementation security of post-quantum primitives, and the security implications of emerging quantum computing capabilities.” |
Monday, November 9, 2026 – Friday, November 13, 2026 | Quantum Sensing and Timing | “Sensing with Quantum Light brings together researchers working on quantum-enhanced optical sensing, imaging, and metrology. Topics include sub-shot-noise interferometry, quantum illumination, ghost imaging, entangled-photon spectroscopy and microscopy, and the application of nonclassical light to biological and materials sensing.” | |
Sunday, November 15, 2026 – Friday, November 20, 2026 | McCormick Place, 2301 S Martin Luther Kind Dr, Chicago, IL 60616, USA | General | “SC26 is where the HPC community comes together to make technological and research progress, enlighten and empower all people, eliminate barriers to opportunities, chart the course for computing’s impact in the world – and we have fun doing it.” |
Tuesday, November 17, 2026 – Friday, November 20, 2026 | General | “Microsoft Ignite is the flagship event for IT decision-makers, security professionals, and cloud architects. The 2026 edition focuses on the ‘agentic era,’ exploring breakthroughs in AI agents, security, cloud infrastructure, and Microsoft 365 Copilot. It offers a deep dive into the technologies shaping the future of business and IT operations.” | |
Tuesday, November 17, 2026 – Wednesday, November 18, 2026 | Palais des Festivals et des Congrès de Cannes, 1 Boulevard de la Croisette, 06400 Cannes, France | General | “The World Quantum Cannes Festival provides a unique arena for sharing experiences, advancing concrete applications, and addressing civilization-scale challenges. Here, the quantum community works together to turn breakthrough science into real-world impact. The Festival is also a catalyst for action: shaping policy dialogue, linking world champions with global investors, building alliances across the ecosystem, and celebrating innovation with a Startup Award backed by real funding and partnerships.” |
Wednesday, November 18, 2026 – Friday, November 20, 2026 | 1st International Conference on Hybrid Quantum Computing (ICHC 2026) | Quantum Computing | “The 1st International Conference on Hybrid Quantum Computing (ICHC 2026) brings together researchers and practitioners to explore the latest developments in hybrid quantum- classical computing approaches and their applications.” |
Monday, November 23, 2026 – Friday, November 27, 2026 | Byron Community Centre, 69 Jonson St, Byron Bay, NSW, Australia | Research | “Byron Bay Quantum (BBQ) is a focused workshop that brings together leading researchers and early career experts to discuss progress and problems in a specific area. The workshop is typically informal to encourage collaboration between participants. Roughly the topic of the conference is New qubits, bosonic or spin codes, and other unconventional codes and hardware. BBQ is a leading forum for world experts on novel qubits and bosonic error- correcting codes.” |
Wednesday, November 25, 2026 – Friday, November 27, 2026 | General | “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 – Thursday, December 3, 2026 | EQTC 2026 – European Quantum Technologies Conference The Convention Centre Dublin, Spencer Dock, N Wall Quay, North Wall, Dublin 1, D01 T1W6, Ireland | General | “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.” |
Monday, November 30, 2026 – Friday, December 4, 2026 | The Venetian Resort, 3355 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109, USA | General | “AWS re:Invent is the biggest, boldest, and most comprehensive event of the year for the global cloud community. The conference features groundbreaking keynote announcements, hands-on technical sessions, and interactive learning opportunities. Attendees can explore the latest innovations in cloud migration, generative AI, and next-generation infrastructure while connecting with AWS experts and partners.” |
| Monday, December 7, 2026 – Friday, December 11, 2026 | AIP Congress 2026 – 26th Congress of the Australian Institute of Physics Belinda Hutchinson Building, University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW 2006, Australia | Research | “The biennial Congress of the Australian Institute of Physics is the major national meeting of the Australian physics community, attracting researchers, students, educators, and industry participants from across all subfields of physics. The Congress includes dedicated streams in quantum science and technology covering quantum computing, quantum sensing and metrology, quantum communication, and quantum simulation, alongside plenary lectures and discipline-specific symposia.” |
Monday, December 7, 2026 – Friday, December 11, 2026 | Dubai World Trade Centre, Sheikh Zayed Rd, Dubai, United Arab Emirates | General | “GITEX Quantum Expo brings together the global quantum ecosystem with governments, hyperscalers, research labs, investors, and enterprise adopters exploring quantum computing, secure communications, and next-generation sensing. Co-located with GITEX Global, the event covers quantum computing roadmaps, post-quantum cybersecurity, quantum networks, national quantum strategies, and quantum applications for industry. The Advanced Quantum Conference brings together quantum researchers, policymakers, hyperscalers, and investors to discuss commercialisation pathways and the race to build scalable quantum systems.” |
| Tuesday, December 8, 2026 – Thursday, December 10, 2026 | General | “Q2B is where the future of quantum technology comes to life. Join leaders and innovators pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.” |