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Edinburgh Science Festival
Celebrates STEM with hands-on activities, shows, talks, and immersive experiences for all ages.
🗓️ April 5, 2026
📍 Edinburgh, Scotland
Scynergy 2026
Europe’s leading forum uniting AI, quantum, and supercomputing to drive innovation and collaboration.
🗓️ April 14, 2026
📍 Luxembourg
FullStaQD Workshop
A major quantum software project is launching, featuring talks, demos, innovative talks, and presentations.
🗓️ April 28, 2026
📍 Berlin, Germany
Atomtronics 2026
A workshop on Atomtronics will gather experts to explore atomic circuits and foster collaboration.
🗓️ May 24, 2026
📍 Huesca, Spain
SEQUOIA Workshop on Q. Imaging
Quantum Imaging will bring together researchers and industry experts to discuss hardware and applications.
🗓️ May 27, 2026
📍 Braunschweig, Germany
AFQC 2026: Challenge
Conference brings together experts and stakeholders to share ideas, host workshops.
🗓️ May 27, 2026
📍 Düsseldorf, Germany
Q2B Tokyo
Unites visionaries, researchers, and leaders to drive quantum innovation and shape the future.
🗓️ June 04, 2026
📍 Tokyo , Japan
5th annual Quantum - Commercialising
Gather quantum experts to share case studies and industry insights on real-world applications.
🗓️ June 16, 2026
📍 London, UK
Quantum.Tech Global
Showcase advancements in quantum, AI, and HPC, bringing together global experts to share insights.
🗓️ June 25, 2026
📍 Boston, USA
Symposium FTQC4NSc
Experts gather to discuss advances in fault-tolerant quantum systems and quantum algorithms for chemistry.
🗓️ July 6, 2026
📍 Heilbronn, Germany
QALYPSO 2026
A summer school for students and researchers to explore quantum optimization, thermodynamics.
🗓️ Aug. 31, 2026
📍 Valletta, Malta
Q2B Copenhagen
Q2B brings together leaders to advance quantum innovation and shape technology's future.
🗓️ Sep. 09, 2026
📍 Copenhagen, DK
Q2B Chicago
Q2B connects visionaries, researchers, and industry leaders to advance quantum innovation.
🗓️ Dec. 08, 2026
📍 Chicago, USA
FAQs about Quantum Events
Who hosts and sponsors major international quantum events?
Major sponsors include professional associations and governmental initiatives. For example, IEEE (Quantum Week/QCE) and the American Physical Society (APS) hold large-scale conferences. Summit-type events are also organized by Industry consortia such as the Quantum Economic Development Consortium (QED-C).
Events are also hosted by national initiatives, such as the EU Quantum Flagship or the US NIST/QED programs. Tech companies (IBM, Google, Microsoft, Amazon, D-Wave, IonQ, etc.) also host their own hackathons, summits, or training events, while industry-sponsored corporate challenges (e.g., Airbus–BMW) are co-sponsored by leading firms.
What global quantum computing challenges, hackathons, and competitions are open?
QHack, which is co-organized by MIT and PennyLane, and hackathons such as QPoland and many others organized by universities are examples of frequent hackathons. Coding challenges such as the IBM Qiskit Challenge and the Google Quantum Challenge are organized by IBM and Google. For most of these challenges, anyone is able to participate, including students and professionals, and participants are typically organized into teams.
What are the top global quantum computing conferences and industry summits?
Notable events include the Q2B (Quantum Computing for Business) summit and IEEE's Quantum Week conference (previously known as QCE), the yearly QIP and APS March Meeting (with extensive quantum tracks), and the Quantum.
Tech conference series in Europe, and numerous other national or regional quantum summits (i.e., China, India, EU Quantum Flagship events). These events collect academic practitioners and industry professionals from all over the world.
Where can I find a global calendar of upcoming quantum events?
Many online portals and calendars describe current events in quantum technology. The Quantum Jobs List and community websites list dates for quantum conferences. Event calendars are also published by the professional societies (IEEE, APS, SPIE), as well as by the activities of World Quantum Day.
If you follow networks for quantum research or subscribe to quantum newsletters, you can also stay updated about newly launched conferences, workshops, and hackathons.
How do I apply for international quantum conferences and hackathons?
You can find details for each event on their official websites. Most conferences require online registration and may ask for abstracts or papers several months in advance. Hackathons and competitions also need online sign-ups and sometimes team formation.
Registration fees vary; students often get discounts or fee waivers at academic conferences, and many hackathons are free. Always check the event website for deadlines, registration links, and other requirements ahead of time.
Are there beginner or student quantum events and workshops?
It is possible. Most conferences have special tracks for novices or offer tutorials, and there are no skill requirements at most hackathons. For instance, at quantum coding events like QHack, there are beginner challenges or sessions designed to teach the material.
Quantum summer schools such as the IBM Qiskit Summer School and Qiskit Global Summer School offer workshops aimed at students and beginners as well. Major conferences also have student poster presentations and mentorship opportunities that are designed to be welcoming to early-career researchers.
What networking and career opportunities do quantum events offer?
Quantum events are optimal for networking. Experience events with poster sessions, exhibitor halls, and social receptions, where you can meet experts, recruiters from companies, and get contacts for future collaborations. Many conferences and summits host career fairs, B2B matchmaking, and networking lunches.
Panelists and round table leaders will offer Q&A with leading industry and academia figures. For all these reasons, conferences and events are a good way to meet people from all branches of the quantum community.
What trending topics and applications are featured at quantum events?
Recent events displayed leading-edge topics such as quantum algorithms and software (especially quantum machine learning and AI), quantum error correction, and quantum cryptography and quantum-safe security. Application areas discussed included quantum chemistry, materials science, optimization, and finance.
Quantum communication, which includes the networks and sensing, along with new platforms, such as neutral atoms and photonics, are popular discussion topic. Industry-centred sessions usually include case studies in logistics, pharmaceuticals, and cybersecurity.
Are quantum conferences in-person, virtual, or hybrid?
Most important events now return to pre-pandemic formats, while noting trends from the pandemic; however, many also still provide a hybrid approach. For example, conferences like IEEE Quantum Week or Q2B may be live in-person events with a minimal streaming or recorded sessions.
A few small or regional conferences may remain completely virtual. Please refer to the official communication from the event. The event website and announcements are the best source of information regarding in-person, online, or hybrid formats.
Are travel grants or scholarships available for quantum events?
Most events have a sponsorships that provide financial support to participants. Students, in particular, can find registration discounts and reduced fees at many academic conferences. Sponsored travel grants and bursaries are available to students and researchers from developing countries.
Prize or travel grant programs support travel and attendance from regions such as North America and Western Europe, and are managed by IEEE, APS, and some government institutions. Look for “student subsidy” or “travel support” on the conference website. You may also need to contact the conference organizers to be able to take part in these programs.
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