[hpc-announce] [CFP] CQCS 2026: International Symposium on Quantum Computing and Communications Systems

[Tomás Fernández Pena]

We are pleased to invite submissions to the International Symposium on 
Quantum Computing and Communications Systems (CQCS 2026), a premier 
international forum dedicated to advancing the next generation of 
intelligent and secure quantum systems.

Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (Hybrid)
Dates: September 15–18, 2026

Accepted papers will be published in the IEEE proceedings through the 
IEEE Sixth Intelligent Cybersecurity Conference (ICSC 2026).

WHY CQCS 2026?
Quantum technologies are rapidly evolving from isolated laboratory 
devices into distributed, networked, service-oriented, and intelligent 
systems. CQCS 2026 is founded on the vision that the future of quantum 
computing lies in:

     - Next generation Quantum infrastructures
     - Hybrid quantum-classical systems
     - Quantum AI and intelligent orchestration
     - Quantum networking and communications
     - Secure and privacy-preserving quantum systems

TECHNICAL TRACKS
We invite original research papers, industrial experiences, system 
demonstrations, and visionary contributions in (but not limited to) the 
following areas:

T1. Quantum Computing Systems and Architectures
     - Quantum computing platforms
     - Scalable quantum architectures
     - Quantum operating systems
     - Quantum hardware/software co-design
     - Quantum accelerators and heterogeneous systems

T2. Quantum Communication and Networking
     - Quantum Internet
     - Quantum networking protocols
     - Entanglement distribution
     - Quantum repeaters
     - Distributed quantum communications

T3. Quantum Theory and Engineering
     - Quantum algorithms
     - Quantum information processing
     - Error correction
     - Fault tolerance
     - Quantum programming models

T4. Distributed and Hybrid Quantum Systems
     - Hybrid quantum-classical computing
     - Quantum cloud infrastructures
     - Quantum edge-cloud systems
     - Resource orchestration
     - Distributed quantum workflows

T5. Quantum AI and Intelligent Orchestration
     - Quantum machine learning
     - Quantum-enhanced AI
     - Intelligent scheduling and orchestration
     - AI for quantum systems management
     - Autonomous quantum infrastructures

T6. Quantum Cybersecurity and Privacy
     - Post-quantum security
     - Quantum-safe communications
     - Quantum cryptography
     - Privacy-preserving quantum systems
     - Security architectures for quantum infrastructures

T7. Quantum Cloud and Quantum-as-a-Service (QaaS)
     - Cloud-based quantum platforms
     - Multi-tenant quantum services
     - Resource allocation and scheduling
     - Service-oriented quantum architectures
     - Quantum infrastructure management

PAPER TYPES
CQCS 2026 welcomes:
     - Full Research Papers: 7-8 Pages
     - Short Papers: 4-6 ages
     - Work-in-Progress Papers: (demo) 2-3 Pages
     - Vision and Review Papers: up to 20 pages
Both theoretical and applied contributions are encouraged.

IMPORTANT DATES
Paper Submission Deadline: July 15, 2026
Notification of Acceptance: August 20, 2026
Camera-Ready Submission: August 30, 2026
Symposium Dates: September 15–18, 2026

GENERAL CHAIRS
     Tomás F. Pena
     CiTIUS, University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain
     Aakash Ahmad
     University of Derby, United Kingdom

WHY SUBMIT?
- IEEE Proceedings Publication
- Interdisciplinary Quantum Focus
- Strong emphasis on systems and real-world deployment
- International networking opportunities
- Emerging flagship venue for Quantum Computing, Communications, AI, and 
Security
- Hosted in Abu Dhabi, one of the fastest-growing innovation and 
research hubs in the region

SUBMISSION & INFORMATION

Conference Website:
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Submission system:
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We look forward to receiving your contributions and welcoming you to Abu 
Dhabi for CQCS 2026.

CQCS 2026 Organizing Committee

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