[hpc-announce] [CFP](Call for WS: Oct. 15, Paper: Oct.30) QCNC 2026 at Kobe, Japan - International Conference on Quantum Communications, Networking, and Computing

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CALL FOR PAPERS

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International Conference on Quantum Communications, Networking, and
Computing (QCNC 2026), April 6 - 8, 2026, Kobe, Japan

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*Call for Workshop Proposals:*
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*October 15, 2025 Workshop Proposal Submission Deadline*

All workshop proposals should be submitted electronically to:
qcncworkshop at gmail.com


*Call for Papers:* https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://www.ieee-qcnc.org/2026/cf-papers.php__;!!G_uCfscf7eWS!ehbIOzbViIpNSvoA_lu0YSDNFBfxFI13rRNl-Z6s5DRJnLgUmGucBV07yXsSPCWbfmL6uvd_vt_gjsJeLpcZainK$ 

*Oct 30, 2025 Paper Submission Due*

QCNC 2026 provides a forum for academic researchers and industry
practitioners to present research progresses, exchange new ideas, and
identify future directions in the field of Quantum Communications,
Networking, and Computing.

Scope and Objectives:

In recent decades, quantum researchers have made remarkable progress,
propelling quantum technology into the spotlight for its potential to
revolutionize classical communications, networking, and computing. The
inherent advantages of quantum technology, particularly in terms of
security, privacy, efficiency and scalability, have opened new frontiers in
information technology. Quantum technology has demonstrated its ability to
introduce applications with no equivalent in the classical realm, marking a
breakthrough towards an unimaginable future. The establishment of
connections between the quantum source node and destination node using
quantum hardware and devices facilitates qubit transmissions, which in turn
enables advancements in quantum computing, artificial intelligence and
cryptography and further services and applications. Envisioned as a
transformative force, quantum services are anticipated to span the globe,
leveraging quantum terrestrial components, satellites, airplanes, ships,
and other vehicles. The quantum future holds the promise of nearly
unconditional security, super-computing power, large capacity, even at high
velocity, and heightened privacy.

Our conference welcomes submissions across diverse research areas related
to quantum hardware, communications, networking, computing, cryptography,
artificial intelligence, and their associated systems and applications. The
topics of interests are covered by the following tracks:

Track 1: Quantum Communications and Networks

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Chairs: Yuanyuan Yang, Stony Brook University, USA

David Elkouss Coronas, Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology, Japan

Yiming Zeng, Binghamton University, USA


Track 2: Quantum Computing and Sensing

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Chairs: Zheng (Eddy) Zhang, Rutgers University, USA

Joonwoo Bae, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST),
South Korea


Track 3: Quantum Key Distribution & Security Implications of Emerging
Quantum Technologies

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Chairs: Martin Vicente, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain

Momtchil Peev, Huawei Technologies Duesseldorf GmbH, Germany

Rongxing Lu, Queen's University, Canada


Track 4: Quantum Simulation, Prototypes, Testbeds and Applications

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Chairs: Alexander Pirker, Quantum Network Design GmbH, Austria

Joaquin Chung, Argonne National Laboratory, USA


Best Paper Award and Journal Special Issues

Three accepted papers will be selected for best paper awards. Selected
papers will be recommended to Digital Communications and Networks (IF: 7.5)
for potential fast-track publications.


Important Dates:

Paper Submission Due: October 30, 2025

Author Notification: February 3, 2026

Camera-Ready Due: March 3, 2026

Conference Date: April 6-8, 2026


Regular Paper Submission Guidelines:

QCNC 2026 invites submission of manuscripts with original research results
that have not been previously published or posted on public websites, or
are not currently under review by another conference or journal.
Manuscripts must adhere to the IEEE Computer Society Proceedings Format
(double column, 10pt font, letter paper) and be submitted in the PDF
format. Submitted manuscripts for review should not exceed 8 pages. Upon
acceptance, the camera-ready paper may extend up to 10 pages, subject to an
additional fee per extra page The reviewing process will be double-blind,
and submissions shall not reveal authors' names, affiliations, and avoid
obvious self-references. Manuscripts should be submitted to one of the
research tracks. Submissions that do not comply with these guidelines will
be rejected without consideration of their merits. Accepted and presented
papers will be published in the QCNC 2026 Conference Proceedings and be
included in IEEE Xplore.

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General Chairs:

Robert Malaney, University of New South Wales, Australia

John C.S. Lui, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, China

TPC Chairs:

Marcello Caleffi, University of Naples Federico II, Italy

Michael Ng, University of Southampton, U.K.

Reza Nejabat, Cisco Quantum Lab, USA

Executive Chair:

Ruidong Li, Kanazawa University, Japan

Keynote Chair:

Guilu Long, Tsinghua University, China

Workshop Chairs:

Miralem Mehic, University of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Nengkun Yu, Stony Brook University, USA

Poster Chairs：

Omar Amer, JP Morgan, USA

Stephen DiAdamo, Cisco, USA

Publicity Chairs:

Mingjian He, Central China Normal University, China

Web Chair:

Haihan Nan, George Mason University, USA

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Call for Workshop Proposals
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We invite you to submit workshop proposals on any topic related to the
research and application areas covered by the QCNC conference but that
represent new research areas and directions, not covered by the four
official tracks.

SUBMISSIONS
All workshop proposals should be submitted electronically to:
qcncworkshop at gmail.com