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Events

  • Quantum Networking Event

    EQTC 2026

    29 Nov 2026 — 03 Dec 2026
    Dublin
  • Advanced Cryogenics for Research Infrastructures (training course, on-site)

    11 Nov 2026 — 12 Nov 2026
    Forschungszentrum Jülich
    Cryogenics – the science of extremely low temperatures – serves as the invisible backbone of modern high-level research. Without the ability to cool systems down to near absolute zero, many of today’s scientific breakthroughs would be impossible. From enabling superconductivity in particle accelerators and fusion reactors to stabilising qubits in quantum computers, cryogenics is the "enabling technology" behind many large-scale research infrastructures. This course explores the advanced techniques and technologies involved in building, maintaining and troubleshooting cryogenic systems, as well as integrating them with quantum devices. * Millikelvin techniques: dilution refrigerators, adiabatic demagnetisation, pulse-tube systems * Advanced cryostat design: thermal anchoring, radiation shielding, vibration isolation * Vacuum technologies: UHV systems, leak detection, bake-out procedures, troubleshooting * Cryocooler maintenance: pulse tube, Gifford-McMahon (GM), Joule-Thomson (JT) expanders; reliability, efficiency optimisation * Systems engineering: integration with quantum devices, sensors and control loops * Failure analysis: case studies, root cause analysis, predictive maintenance; hands-on repairs
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  • QEC4QEA Training

    Solving Complex Computational Problems with Supercomputers and Quantum Computers

    17 Oct 2026
    Lecture Hall Alfa, Faculty of Information Studies, Ljubljanska cesta 31a, Novo mesto
    Rudolfovo – Science and Technology Centre Novo mesto invites you to a practical workshop as part of Exascale Day – SLING Open Doors, on Friday, October 17, 2025, at 10:00 AM, in Lecture Hall Alfa, Faculty of Information Studies, Ljubljanska cesta 31a, Novo mesto. Participants will learn how to solve challenging Quadratic Unconstrained Binary Optimization (QUBO) problems effectively using the BiqBin solver. The workshop will cover how to run BiqBin locally on a personal computer or on a supercomputer, and how to connect it with the D-Wave quantum computer to leverage the advantages of quantum computing. As a practical example, the application of QUBO models for portfolio optimization will be presented. The 90-minute workshop offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience with advanced optimization methods that combine high-performance computing and quantum computing. Attendance is limited to ten participants, so early registration is recommended. Register by emailing: katja.sinur@rudolfovo.eu
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  • Quantum Networking Event

    EuroHPC User Days

    23 Sep 2026 — 24 Sep 2026
    Dublin
  • Quantum Conference

    AiDAQ

    22 Sep 2026 — 23 Sep 2026
    Berlin
    AIDAQ is a major European event focusing on the latest trends in data, AI and quantum computing. The summit offers a unique opportunity to explore best practices and engage with top-level experts, decision-makers and innovation leaders from industry, politics and academia.
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  • QEC4QEA Training

    UIK Summer School: Fundamental Science with Quantum Computers and Simulators

    14 Sep 2026 — 17 Sep 2026
    San Sebastián/Donostia
    The UIK Summer School, "Fundamental Science with Quantum Computers and Simulators," scheduled to be held in San Sebastián/Donostia from September 14 to 17, 2026, will offer advanced training on how programmable quantum devices facilitate new approaches to fundamental physics problems. The school will emphasize both theoretical and experimental perspectives, showcasing how quantum computers and simulators can be used to explore many-body physics, quantum information processing, and emergent phenomena beyond the capabilities of classical computation. A key aim is to encourage interaction and knowledge exchange among graduate students, early-career researchers, and leading international experts in the field. The program features major experimental platforms, including superconducting circuits, trapped ions, Rydberg atom arrays, and ultracold atomic systems, along with the theoretical frameworks that connect these platforms to fundamental questions in quantum physics. Topics cover quantum simulation of strongly correlated systems, quantum error mitigation and control, variational and hybrid quantum algorithms, and the use of near-term quantum devices to study nonequilibrium dynamics, entanglement, and quantum phase transitions. Confirmed speakers and lecturers, such as David Hayes, Antoine Browaeys, Andreas Wallraff, Francesca Ferlaino, Luca Tagliacozzo, Pedram Roushan, Antonio Acín, Kristan Temme, Markus Müller, and Hans Peter Büchler, ensure the program spans both experimental and theoretical frontiers.
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  • Quantum Conference

    SQA Conference 2026

    25 Aug 2026 — 28 Aug 2026
    Gothenburg
    SQA convenes the hardware engineers, theorists, and system architects advancing superconducting qubit platforms — from millikelvin wiring and parametric amplification to fault-tolerant algorithms. Four days. Single track. Deep poster sessions. Great networking.
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  • Quantum Workshop

    JUNIQ/EPIQ Summer School on Quantum Computing 2026

    24 Aug 2026 — 28 Aug 2026
    Forschungszentrum Jülich
    The Jülich Supercomputing Centre will host the summer school on “Quantum Computing – Applications across Digital and Analog Architectures” from August 24 to 28, 2026. The school is jointly organized by the Jülich UNified Infrastructure for Quantum computing (JUNIQ) and the NRW-funded project Entwicklungspartnerschaft Ionenfallen-Quantencomputer (EPIQ), a collaboration between Forschungszentrum Jülich and the quantum start-up eleQtron from Siegen. Additional contributions are provided by partners from academia and industry, including the QuGrids project and HQS Quantum Simulations. The program combines lectures and hands-on sessions covering gate-based quantum computing, quantum annealing, and quantum simulation. Particular emphasis will be placed on real-world applications in optimization, scientific computing, and energy systems, highlighting how different quantum computing paradigms can be integrated into practical scientific and industrial workflows. Participants will gain hands-on experience using quantum computing resources accessible through the cloud-based JUNIQ platform and will have the opportunity to present their own research interests during a poster session. Participation is free of charge, and the event will take place on-site only.
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  • QEC4QEA Event

    Q-Works

    24 Aug 2026 — 25 Aug 2026
    Pisa
    As quantum computers are starting to be integrated into HPC facilities, challenges arise across the full stack to ensure effective HPC–quantum cooperation. These challenges range from integrating heterogeneous software stacks, to efficiently allocating and scheduling shared resources, and identifying suitable near-term applications that justify on-premise HPC integration as opposed to exclusive cloud-based access. Q‑WORKS aims to gather HPC and quantum experts to collect the latest advancements in the integration of quantum computers within HPC facilities. The workshop serves as a venue for multiple, sometimes non-intersecting communities — quantum software experts, systems software experts, researchers from hosting entities, representatives from European and nationally funded projects (e.g., EUROQHPC‑I, EuroHPC Centres of Excellence), and hardware vendors — to convene and exchange experiences on integrating and programming quantum computers in an HPC environment.
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  • Quantum Workshop

    Quantum Machine Learning Bad Honnef Physics School

    16 Aug 2026 — 21 Aug 2026
    Physikzentrum Bad Honnef
    Quantum computing has emerged as one of the most promising technologies of the 21st century, yet its practical use cases and programming paradigms remain unfamiliar. At the same time, artificial intelligence and machine learning are transforming research and industry at an unprecedented pace. The intersection of these two areas, Quantum Machine Learning (QML) represents a rapidly expanding topic, but its concepts are still only partially understood and rarely taught in a coherent, hands-on framework. Some of the most promising ideas in QML draw on methods and insights that are not widely known outside specialized research groups. Despite their potential, these approaches are rarely presented in summer schools or general machine learning conferences, leaving a significant knowledge gap for young researchers entering the field. We aim to bridge this gap by providing junior scientists—particularly master’s students nearing graduation, PhD candidates, and early-career postdocs—with a structured introduction to Quantum Machine Learning. The program covers both fundamental concepts and advanced topics and Tensor Networks in AI, fostering interdisciplinary connections. Participants will gain a solid theoretical foundation along with practical, hands-on experience, including the opportunity to run experiments on IQM hardware during the school. We have identified leading experts whose work sits at the convergence of quantum computing and AI, and who combine scientific excellence with the proven ability to deliver clear and engaging lectures suited to early-career researchers. All of them have agreed to contribute to the school, ensuring that participants receive a rigorous introduction.
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  • QEC4QEA Training

    A guided hike into quantum machine learning

    08 Jul 2026 — 09 Jul 2026
    Maison de la Simulation, Gif-sur-Yvette
    The lecture will cover a basic introduction to quantum neural networks, quantum kernels, and data encoding techniques, with hands-on sessions for each. More advanced topics such as barren plateaus, expressivity, and "application <-> hardware" pipelines will be brushed over but not covered in detail.
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  • Quantum Workshop

    QRUCH - Workshop on Quantum Resources for Unified Computing Hub

    26 Jun 2026
  • Quantum Networking Event

    ISC High Performance 2026

    22 Jun 2026 — 26 Jun 2026
    Hamburg
  • Quantum Networking Event

    Quantum Applications Summit: from pilot projects to future industry-scale solutions

    15 Jun 2026
    Milano
    Organized by the Quantum Computing & Communication Observatory of Politecnico di Milano, the Quantum Applications Summit marks the Observatory’s first public event entirely dedicated to exploring real-world quantum use cases that will shape the next decade. This summit is designed to bridge the gap between groundbreaking pilot projects and the complex realities of large-scale industrial deployment. Italian and international business speakers will share their companies’ use cases, investigating how quantum computing could offer solutions to complex problems across finance, energy, pharmaceuticals, and beyond. Each presentation will highlight the project’s objectives, key challenges, and future development paths, with a special focus on the quantum algorithms driving these innovations. The summit will also feature discussions on quantum communication use cases, examining their potential to reshape the future of cryptographic security. By bringing together industry leaders and experts, the Quantum Applications Summit aims to accelerate the transition from pilot projects to industry-scale solutions, fostering a deeper understanding of quantum technology’s potential to transform various sectors.
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  • Quantum Conference

    AFQC 2026

    27 May 2026 — 28 May 2026
    Düsseldorf
    AFQC is the annual community conference that brings together experts from all over the quantum computing ecosystem in an participative format. In 2026 we want to challenge ourselves: What does it really take to get ahead with quantum computing?
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  • Quantum Networking Event

    Q-Expo

    18 May 2026 — 19 May 2026
    Bilbao
  • Quantum Networking Event

    Hannover Messe

    20 Apr 2026 — 24 May 2026
    Hannover
  • Quantum Networking Event

    Italy-Spain Bilateral Meeting

    20 Apr 2026 — 21 May 2026
    Madrid
    The Italian Embassy in Madrid, the Spanish Network on Quantum Information and Quantum Technologies, and CSIC’s Quantum Technologies Platform are organizing a bilateral initiative on quantum technologies to foster dialogue, exchange best practices, and explore future avenues for collaboration between the Italian and Spanish communities. As part of this initiative, CSIC will host a dedicated bilateral workshop on 21 April, featuring short presentations and round-table discussions. The meeting will showcase key activities in quantum technologies across Italy and Spain, spanning research, industry, and education, with the aim of identifying shared priorities, synergies, and opportunities for international cooperation.
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  • Quantum Conference

    Global Summit on Quantum Computing – Quantum Meet 2026

    19 Mar 2026 — 21 Mar 2026
    Barcelona
  • Quantum Workshop

    7th Seefeld Quantum information Workshop

    16 Mar 2026
    Seefeld
  • Quantum Conference

    APS March Meeting

    15 Mar 2026 — 20 Mar 2026
    Denver