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Call for Abstracts

The European Quantum Technologies Conference (EQTC) 2026 invites submissions to its Science & Technology Track and Skills & Workforce Track, which are core components of the conference dedicated to the latest advances in quantum science, engineering, systems and skills.

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Accepted abstracts will be presented in parallel sessions and/or as a poster, and published in a special edition of APL Quantum of AIP Publishing. 

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As Europe accelerates its leadership in quantum technologies, EQTC 2026 provides the quantum community with a platform to connect research, innovation, and emerging applications across the quantum ecosystem. 

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Be part of EQTC 2026 and help shape the future of quantum technologies in Europe and beyond. 

Why Submit?

  • Showcase your work to a leading international audience 

  • Engage with a diverse, interdisciplinary quantum community 

  • Contribute to Europe’s quantum research and innovation agenda 

  • Be part of a high-quality science & technology programme 


Accepted abstracts will be presented in parallel sessions and/or as a poster, and published in a special edition of APL Quantum of AIP Publishing.  

Who Should Submit?

We welcome contributions from:  

  • Early-career researchers and postdoctoral fellows  

  • PhD students and emerging scholars  

  • Established researchers and principal investigators  

  • Scientists and engineers from research organisations

  • Educators and trainers for academic and professional workforce 


Interdisciplinary and cross-sector submissions are strongly encouraged.   

Submissions are invited across the following areas:  
Quantum Computing & Simulation 

  • Qubit digital and analogue platforms, architectures, algorithms, error correction, benchmarking  

  • Hybrid quantum-classical systems and HPC-QCS integration  

  • Software for quantum computing, simulation and classical software-based emulation

Quantum Communication

  • QKD, quantum networks, quantum internet, repeaters  

  • Terrestrial and satellite quantum communication

Quantum Sensing & Metrology  

  • Quantum sensors, atomic clocks, navigation  

  • Applications across sectors including biomedical, environmental and others  

Skills & Workforce 

  • Resource developers for quantum training & education 

  • Providers of quantum courses and skills development programmes 

  • Initiatives and projects focused on needs and gaps catering to quantum workforce 

Emerging Directions  

  • Quantum-for-AI and AI-for-Quantum  

  • Quantum-for-HPC and HPC-for-Quantum  

Enabling Technologies & Systems Engineering  

  • Control systems, cryogenics, semiconductor/photonics integration  

  • Materials, fabrication, scalability  

Call for Abstracts Opens

01 May 2026

Deadline for Submissions

  • Science & Technology Track submissions: 3 August 2026 

  • Skills & Workforce Track submissions: 3 August 2026

Notification of Acceptance / Regret 

  • Science & Technology Track submissions: 31 August 2026 

  • Skills & Workforce Track submissions: 31 August 2026

Deadline for Confirmation from Author 

  • Science & Technology Track submissions: 14 September 2026 

  • Skills & Workforce Track submissions: 14 September 2026 

Submission Guidelines  

Format:

2-page abstract (including figures and references)  

Structure  

  • Title and authors  

  • Background and objectives  

  • Methodology  

  • Key results  

  • Significance and impact  

  • 3-5 keywords  

  • References  

  • Acknowledgements  

Review Process:

All submissions will be peer-reviewed by the Programme Committee based on excellence, relevance, and clarity.  

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