Last Updated on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at 09:15 PM EDT
Here we feature 68 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 |
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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.” |
Wednesday, August 26, 2026 | Quantum Error Correction/Detection and Dynamical Decoupling: Better Together or Apart? | Quantum Error Correction and Fault Tolerance | Technical | “A live online seminar exploring how quantum error correction and dynamical decoupling can be combined for greater effect, presented by Prof. Daniel Lidar of the University of Southern California and co-founder of Quantum Elements, and hosted by Quantum Machines. The talk introduces a theoretical framework for predicting when combining the two techniques offers an advantage over using either alone, backed by two experiments run on IBM transmon hardware: one pairing logical decoupling with an error-detecting code to raise entangled-state fidelity above that of the unprotected physical qubits, and a second implementing a surface-code memory on heavy-hex hardware that shows measurable gains as the code distance is scaled up. The session aims to inform how error correction and decoupling are jointly designed for future fault-tolerant quantum systems.” |
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 – Friday, September 4, 2026 | Quantum Computing Applications: Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning | “The 5th European Summer School on Quantum AI (EQAI) brings together world-renowned experts from academia and industry to provide an objective overview and in-depth analysis of the state of the art in Quantum Machine Learning and Deep Learning. Courses cover both theoretical and practical aspects, including quantum algorithms, optimization, and applications such as drug discovery and material science. The school targets young researchers, PhD students, and quantum enthusiasts from industry, with opportunities for poster presentations and direct interaction with leading experts.” | |
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.” |
Thursday, September 3, 2026 | Post-Quantum Cryptography and Security | “Singapore’s first end-user industry conference on quantum-era security, jointly organised by Quantum Spectator and Frontier Enterprise. Tailored for CIOs, CISOs, and senior IT executives, the program covers post-quantum cryptography (PQC), quantum key distribution (QKD), the “harvest now, decrypt later” threat, NIST standardisation, and practical migration roadmaps. Sessions address cryptographic inventory, risk assessment, governance, compliance, and vendor ecosystems, helping organisations structure a risk-based transition to quantum-resilient security.” | |
Monday, September 7, 2026 – Friday, September 11, 2026 | Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA), Am Campus 1, 3400 Klosterneuburg, Austria | Research | “Atomic Quantum Matter 2026 brings together the international community working on large assemblies of individually controlled atoms — including quantum gas microscopes and atomic tweezer arrays — to discuss the latest advances and emerging directions in this rapidly evolving field. The program features invited and contributed talks, poster sessions, and informal discussions bridging experiment and theory, covering strongly correlated quantum matter, non-equilibrium dynamics, and quantum information processing with many-body systems. The conference is held on the scenic campus of ISTA near Vienna.” |
Monday, September 7, 2026 – Tuesday, September 8, 2026 | Dipoli Conference Centre, Otakaari 24, 02150 Espoo, Finland An additional day on 9 September offers an industry tour of the Kvanttinova ecosystem and a heterogeneous integration roadmap workshop tied to IEEE ESTC in Helsinki. | General | “Nordic Chip Summit 2026 brings together semiconductor, photonics, and quantum technology leaders, researchers, investors, policymakers, and ecosystem builders from across the Nordics and Europe. Hosted at Dipoli in Espoo, within the Kvanttinova innovation ecosystem, the event covers Europe’s semiconductor future, defence and dual-use opportunities, funding programmes, and industry trends, including the EU Chips Act 2.0. The programme features keynotes and panels on quantum computing perspectives from IQM, Microsoft Quantum, and MEGIN, sessions on manufacturing excellence, physical AI and robotics, and a Nordic success-story showcase. Confirmed speakers include Mikko Möttönen (Aalto University/VTT), Juha Hassel (IQM Quantum Computers), Lauri Sainiemi (Microsoft Quantum), Antti Vasara, and Jason Harrison (Beneq).” |
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 | COEX, Hall B, 513 Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea | General | “Korea’s national quantum industry exhibition showcases fusion technologies, innovative solutions, and commercialization efforts built around quantum technology, organized around the themes of ultra-fast, ultra-precise, and ultra-secure quantum applications. The expo brings together domestic and international exhibitors, industry associations, and quantum media partners, with Quantinuum serving as Platinum Sponsor for the 2026 edition.” |
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 | AI for Circuit Synthesis, Optimization, and Discovery (AI4QC) | Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Supporting Quantum Technologies | “A workshop held as part of IEEE Quantum Week 2026, facilitating exchange between scholars and practitioners on how artificial intelligence can address fundamental tasks in gate- based quantum computing: circuit synthesis, circuit optimization, and circuit discovery. The workshop focuses on deploying deep learning and reinforcement learning techniques to navigate the exponentially large design space of quantum circuits, aiming to synthesize complex unitaries into native gate sets, reduce circuit depth to mitigate noise, and discover novel quantum circuit ansatzes. Organizers include researchers from the University of Udine, Los Alamos National Laboratory, the Centre for Quantum Technologies at NUS, Alice & Bob, and IBM Quantum.” |
| Sunday, September 13, 2026 – Thursday, September 17, 2026 | TU Delft Aula Congress Centre, Mekelweg 5, 2628 CC Delft, Netherlands | Quantum Computing Applications | “The 2nd International Conference on Applied Quantum Methods in Computational Science and Engineering bridges the gap between quantum industry and academia, fostering exchange on real-world quantum applications in computational science and engineering. Topics span fluid dynamics, structural analysis, optimization, materials science, machine learning, and cryptography, aiming to unlock quantum’s potential in hybrid, scalable ways. After an inaugural edition in Aachen in 2025, AQMCSE 2026 moves to Europe’s Quantum Delta, offering keynote talks on quantum machine learning, computational mechanics, fluid dynamics, and quantum-classical integration, alongside peer-reviewed research presentations, focused thematic sessions, live demonstrations, and hands-on pre-conference workshops.” |
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 – Thursday, September 17, 2026 | UIK Summer School: Fundamental Science with Quantum Computers and Simulators Miramar Palace, Pº de Miraconcha nº 48, Donostia / San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, Spain | Education, Training, Skills Development, and Workforce | “A UIK Summer School offering advanced training on how programmable quantum devices facilitate new approaches to fundamental physics problems, emphasizing both theoretical and experimental perspectives on many-body physics, quantum information processing, and emergent phenomena beyond classical computation. The program covers major experimental platforms including superconducting circuits, trapped ions, Rydberg atom arrays, and ultracold atomic systems, alongside topics such as quantum simulation of strongly correlated systems, quantum error mitigation, and variational and hybrid quantum algorithms. Confirmed speakers include David Hayes, Antoine Browaeys, Andreas Wallraff, Francesca Ferlaino, Pedram Roushan, Antonio Acín, and Markus Müller, among others, directed by Enrique Rico Ortega, Juan José García Ripoll, and Daniel Barredo.” |
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.” |
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 | Education, Training, Skills Development, and Workforce | “The Quantum Leap Career Nexus (QLCN) is an annual career fair and professional development event hosted by the NSF Institute for Robust Quantum Simulation at the University of Maryland. The event brings together quantum industry employers, academics, and early- career professionals — including undergraduates, graduate students, and postdocs — for networking, recruitment, and career development workshops. Hiring organizations participate to facilitate internship and job placements, as well as mentorship opportunities within the quantum workforce.” | |
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.” |
Monday, September 21, 2026 | 8th International Workshop on Quantum Resource Estimation (QRE2026) | Quantum Error Correction and Fault Tolerance | Technical | “The eighth international workshop on quantum resource estimation, benchmarking, and performance analytics, focused this year on decoders for quantum error correcting codes. The workshop brings together researchers working on quantum algorithm optimization, error correction, architecture design, quantum compilation, classical control, and resource benchmarking, aiming to reduce the physical resource costs of running interesting quantum algorithms. Organized by researchers from Aalto University, the University of Technology Sydney, d-fine, and Xanadu, the workshop is sponsored by Xanadu, Aalto University, d-fine, and H-Bar.” |
| Monday, September 21, 2026 – Friday, September 25, 2026 | Congresso Brasileiro de Ciências e Tecnologias Quânticas (CBCTQ 2026) Distrito de Inovação do Cantareira, Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | Research | “The first edition of the Brazilian Congress on Quantum Sciences and Technologies marks a milestone for the Brazilian scientific community, integrating two traditional events in the field, the Workshop-Escola de Computação e Informação Quântica (WECIQ) and the Workshop de Computação Quântica (WCQ-UFSC), into a single congress. The scientific program is structured around four major thematic areas: Quantum Computing, Quantum Communication, Quantum Information, and Quantum Metrology, reflecting the interdisciplinary and fast- growing nature of these fields. Organized by the Laboratório Nacional de Computação Científica and Faeterj Petrópolis in partnership with CEFET-RJ, UFRJ, UFF, PUC-Rio, UFMS, UFCA, and UFSC, the congress aims to strengthen dialogue between academia, industry, and policymakers, with confirmed international speakers including Turing Award winner Gilles Brassard and experimental physicist Rainer Blatt.” |
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.” |
Wednesday, September 23, 2026 – Friday, September 25, 2026 | ML4QT Symposium: Machine Learning to Advance Quantum Technologies Institute for Quantum Computing, Quantum-Nano Centre, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON, Canada | Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Supporting Quantum Technologies | “Now in its second annual edition, the ML4QT Symposium is a leading forum for researchers and developers interested in the convergence of machine learning and quantum innovation, fostering exchange and collaboration among experts from academia, research institutions, and industry. Hosted by the Institute for Quantum Computing at the University of Waterloo in partnership with Fraunhofer IAO, invited speakers include Barry Sanders, Manas Mukherjee, Shayan Majidy, Yuval Baum, Christine Muschik, Lirandë Pira, and Nathan Wiebe, covering topics from AI for representing and characterizing quantum systems to quantum- classical hybrid machine learning frameworks.” |
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 – Thursday, October 1, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Supporting Quantum Technologies | “Hosted by the Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics and coordinated by Eliska Greplova, Hsin-Yuan (Robert) Huang, and Di Luo, this conference brings together researchers exploring the frontier where artificial intelligence meets quantum physics. As quantum simulation faces exponential complexity challenges, the conference examines how machine learning can represent quantum states, optimize quantum control protocols, and extract meaningful insights from experimental data. Uniting quantum physicists, computer scientists, and experimentalists, discussions span neural network quantum representations, reinforcement learning for quantum control, and quantum learning theory. The conference includes a poster session and is associated with the KITP program ‘AI for Quantum Matter.’.” | |
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.” |
Monday, September 28, 2026 – Friday, October 2, 2026 | Quantum Photonics Spotlight 2026 Congress Centre of the Heinz Nixdorf MuseumsForum (HNF), Fürstenallee 7, 33102 Paderborn, Germany | Photonics | “Organized by the Institute for Photonic Quantum Systems (PhoQS) at Paderborn University, this conference unites international experts across quantum photonics, ranging from fundamental quantum theory to photonic quantum applications. The programme covers modelling, system design, and technology, as well as quantum information and simulation, spanning the entire development chain of photonic quantum technologies. Oral presentations are reserved for invited speakers, with poster contributions open via abstract submission. Satellite events include the TheoQS Autumn School (Sept. 24-26) and the Student Photonics Spotlight 2026 (Sept. 27-28), hosted by the Paderborn Optics and Photonics Society.” |
Wednesday, September 30, 2026 – Thursday, October 1, 2026){kind=logo} | General | “Sifted Summit is Europe’s leading tech event, bringing together 3,000 attendees over two days with 200 speakers. Created for founders and operators from Series A+ businesses, investors, and corporates, the Summit features two stages of panels, firesides and interviews, side events across London, networking opportunities, closed door roundtables, and the Sifted 250 leaderboard announcement.” | |
| Wednesday, September 30, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Supporting Quantum Technologies | “Hosted by InstituteQ and ELLIS Institute Finland, this panel discussion examines the growing intersection of artificial intelligence and quantum technologies as Finland expands investment in both fields through new research initiatives, infrastructure projects, and startups. Panelists from CSC, Aalto University, and IQM join a moderator from InstituteQ to discuss how AI and quantum technologies could shape Finnish competitiveness and innovation over the next decade, explore use cases and business potential for AI-optimized quantum science, and address common misconceptions about how the two fields can be mutually leveraged. Held in conjunction with the Designs for a Cooler Planet exhibition, the event runs both in person and online.” | |
Thursday, October 1, 2026 | Quantum in Business 2026 (QiB26) The Westin Chattanooga, 801 Pine St, Chattanooga, TN 37402, USA | General | “Quantum in Business (QiB26) is a one-day industry-focused conference hosted by EPB, designed to give business leaders clear, practical insight into quantum computing — free of theory and hype. The summit covers real-world quantum use cases across finance, healthcare, insurance, chemicals, logistics, and automotive manufacturing, and provides attendees with realistic adoption timelines, risk and cybersecurity implications, and practical first steps for organisational readiness. Attendance is limited to ensure meaningful dialogue among decision-makers in strategy, innovation, technology, and risk. A pre-conference reception is held the evening of September 30.” |
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 14, 2026 – Thursday, October 15, 2026 | Quantum Computing | “The fourth edition of the Munich Quantum Software Forum (MQSF) brings together the leading researchers, developers, and decision-makers in quantum computing software. Organised by the Munich Quantum Software Company (MQSC) and supported by TU Munich and Munich Quantum Valley, the forum showcases state-of-the-art software solutions through invited talks and software pitches — brief stage presentations of new tools and features — alongside poster sessions. Confirmed speakers include representatives from IBM, AWS, IQM, Xanadu, Quantinuum, Pasqal, Quandela, Alice & Bob, ORNL, and Forschungszentrum Jülich.” | |
| Friday, October 16, 2026 – Monday, October 19, 2026 | International Conference on Quantum Sensing and Metrology (ICQSM 2026) | Quantum Sensing and Timing | “ICQSM 2026 is a focused international meeting dedicated to recent advances in quantum- enhanced measurement science, from fundamental principles to emerging technologies. The conference brings together leading researchers from China and abroad working across theory and experiment, with a program covering quantum sensing, quantum metrology, precision measurement, quantum-information-based approaches, and representative experimental platforms in atomic, optical, solid-state, and hybrid quantum systems. The meeting aims to connect different communities, strengthen dialogue between theory and experiment, identify emerging directions, and foster international collaboration in quantum sensing and metrology.” |
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 – Thursday, October 22, 2026 | General | “The NVIDIA GTC AI conference is coming to Berlin, bringing together developers, researchers, and industry leaders to go deep on AI infrastructure. Sessions will span the five-layer AI stack—from the hardware components to the industries being transformed by physical AI, and more.” | |
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 2, 2026 – Wednesday, November 4, 2026 | Quantum Computing | “The International Network on Quantum Annealing (INQA) conference brings together leading experts in analog quantum computation and simulation to share and discuss their latest results. Quantum annealing, a method of quantum computation for solving combinatorial optimisation problems operating in continuous time, shares this feature with various methods of analog quantum simulation. Theoretical, numerical, and experimental contributions are welcome, as well as work from related fields. This is the 5th instalment of the conference series, which previously took place in London (2022), Innsbruck (2023), Tokyo (2024), and Barcelona (2025), organized by the Jozef Stefan Institute, Nanocenter, and Rudolfovo.” | |
Monday, November 2, 2026 – Thursday, November 5, 2026 | Quantum Computing | “Hosted by the Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics and coordinated by Anastasia Borschevsky, Tijs Karman, and Hossein Sadeghpour, this conference gathers experimentalists and theoreticians advancing the recently blossoming field of ultracold molecules. Topics include Bose-Einstein condensation and degenerate Fermi gases of dipolar molecules, unprecedented quantum control over state-to-state chemical reactions, molecular qubits based on polar molecules in optical tweezers for scalable quantum computers, solid-state inspired spin models with ultracold polar molecules in optical lattices, and laser- coolable radioactive and polyatomic molecules for testing Standard Model predictions. The conference reaches beyond the traditional AMO community to broaden perspectives on quantum many-body physics and emerging molecular quantum technologies, and includes a poster session.” | |
| Wednesday, November 4, 2026 | General | “Billed as the UK’s industry platform for applied quantum and AI, this show brings together enterprise leaders, government, investors, and technology pioneers exploring how quantum and AI will reshape security, finance, defence, healthcare, manufacturing, and next- generation compute. The single-day event runs three concurrent summits under one roof: a Quantum + AI Compute Summit, a Quantum + AI Security & Infrastructure Summit, and a Quantum + AI Industry & Applications Summit, alongside a creative programming track. It opens the UK’s ‘Biggest Week in Quantum,’ which also includes the National Quantum Showcase, international delegations, and industry receptions across London.” | |
Friday, November 6, 2026 | General | “Organised by Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), this industry-leading showcase and conference is billed as the biggest UK quantum event and one of the largest of its kind globally, welcoming thousands of visitors to explore commercial quantum solutions across hardware, software, infrastructure, communications, sensing, and imaging, with applications spanning healthcare, transport, finance, security, and net zero. Attendees include business and industry, government and policy, investment sectors, entrepreneurial and innovation organisations, and research institutions, alongside adjacent-sector professionals from photonics, finance, space and defence, AI, telecoms, and healthcare. The event features live demonstrations, expert panels, industry sessions, and networking opportunities focused on investment, partnerships, and commercialisation.” | |
Monday, November 9, 2026 – Wednesday, November 11, 2026 | General | “The Quantum Economic Development Consortium is headed to Tucson, AZ for the 2026 Annual Meeting. More information and registration coming soon.” | |
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.” | |
Wednesday, November 11, 2026 – Friday, November 13, 2026 | The Guild Lounge, Scott Hall, Northwestern University, 601 University Pl, Evanston, IL 60208, USA | Post-Quantum Cryptography and Security | “The 4th Annual Quantum Computer Cybersecurity Symposium is co-organized by Prof. Jakub Szefer of Northwestern’s Electrical and Computer Engineering department and the Institute for Quantum Information Research and Engineering (INQUIRE). The symposium opens with a pre-QCCS training day at the Cohen Commons, followed by a two-day main program at the Guild Lounge covering quantum computer security topics such as processor security, hardware security, and post-quantum cryptographic hardware. Remote participation is available via Zoom for those unable to attend in person. The event pairs with the broader Midwest Quantum Week and Northwestern’s sister event, Northwestern Quantum Week.” |
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.” |
Tuesday, December 1, 2026 – Thursday, December 3, 2026 | Quantum Computing | “The third edition of a conference series focused on quantum technologies beyond standard qubit encodings, including qudit-based approaches, following previous editions in Trento, Italy, and Waterloo, Canada. The Sydney workshop brings together experimentalists and theorists for a curated, in-depth look at emerging quantum technologies beyond standard qubit platforms, covering advanced quantum information architectures, quantum controls, quantum error correction, quantum algorithms, and quantum devices and materials. Beyond the usual conference format of technical presentations, the workshop is designed to allow ample time for in-depth discussion and the development of new collaborations across physical platforms and research communities. Confirmed speakers include Ivan Deutsch, Irfan Siddiqi, Anna Grassellino, and Nathan Wiebe.” | |
Tuesday, December 1, 2026 – Thursday, December 3, 2026 | Post-Quantum Cryptography and Security | “Hosted by the PKI Consortium, this is the 5th edition of the definitive global gathering for the post-quantum cryptography transition, bringing together public- and private-sector leaders, standards bodies, and implementers to share practical migration experience. With NIST’s ML-KEM, ML-DSA, and SLH-DSA standards finalized, the conference focuses on the deployment phase through two parallel tracks: a Strategic Track for the C-suite, risk officers, and PMOs covering regulatory compliance, budgeting, and vendor assessments, and a Technical Track for architects, DevOps, and implementers covering crypto-agility, hybrid key exchange, and certificate automation. Free to attend both in-person and virtually, the event expects over 75 speakers and 50+ sessions across three days.” | |
Sunday, December 6, 2026 – Friday, December 11, 2026 | Jan Mouton Learning Centre, Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch, South Africa | Quantum Computing Applications: Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning | “The 10th International Conference on Quantum Techniques in Machine Learning brings together researchers in quantum computing and machine learning for five days of talks, posters, and collaboration, hosted for the first time in Stellenbosch, South Africa after editions across three continents. Topics span quantum neural networks, variational quantum algorithms, quantum kernel methods, quantum generative models, classical ML for quantum systems, quantum error correction with ML, quantum optimization, quantum natural language processing, benchmarking and complexity, near-term applications, quantum data encoding, theoretical foundations of quantum learning, tensor networks, fault-tolerant quantum algorithms, and experimental hardware QML. QTML 2026 is co-located with the Workshop on Quantum Software (WQS 2026) and organized with Stellenbosch University and NITheCS.” |
| 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.” | |
Wednesday, April 7, 2027 – Thursday, April 8, 2027 | Palais des Congrès de Paris, 2 Place de la Porte Maillot, 75017 Paris, France | Quantum Networking | “The fourth edition of the Quantum Networks Summit brings together leading experts from industry, research, telecom operators, technology vendors, and public institutions to discuss the evolution of quantum networking and quantum-safe infrastructures. Co-located with the Upperside World Congress, the 2027 programme focuses on quantum memories, repeaters, transducers, and entanglement distribution, structured across three layers: changing classical protocols, integrating quantum primitives into classical networks, and building fully quantum networks. The summit has established itself as one of the leading international forums dedicated to quantum communications, quantum security, and the future of network infrastructure.” |
Wednesday, August 25, 2027 – Friday, August 27, 2027 | Education, Training, Skills Development, and Workforce | “Hosted by the Novo Nordisk Foundation Quantum Computing Programme at the University of Copenhagen, this second edition of the Quantum Education Summit gathers experts in quantum technologies, science-education researchers, and active educators to share new knowledge and best practices for building a quantum-ready workforce. The goal is to make quantum science and technologies appealing to a broader and more diverse group of students in order to develop a diverse workforce with a broad skillset. Registration opens in Fall 2026.” |