Call for Abstracts
The European Quantum Technologies Conference (EQTC) 2026 invites submissions to its Science & Technology Track, a core component of the conference dedicated to the latest advances in quantum science, engineering, and system integration.
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.
Be part of EQTC 2026 and help shape the future of quantum technologies in Europe and beyond.
Why Submit?
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Showcase your work to a leading international audience
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Engage with a diverse, interdisciplinary quantum community
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Contribute to Europe’s quantum research and innovation agenda
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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:
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Early-career researchers and postdoctoral fellows
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PhD students and emerging scholars
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Established researchers and principal investigators
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Scientists and engineers from research organisations
Interdisciplinary and cross-sector submissions are strongly encouraged.
Submissions are invited across the following areas:
Quantum Computing & Simulation
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Qubit digital and analogue platforms, architectures, algorithms, error correction, benchmarking
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Hybrid quantum-classical systems and HPC-QCS integration
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Software for quantum computing, simulation and classical software-based emulation
Quantum Communication
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QKD, quantum networks, quantum internet, repeaters
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Terrestrial and satellite quantum communication
Quantum Sensing & Metrology
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Quantum sensors, atomic clocks, navigation
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Applications across sectors including biomedical, environmental and others
Enabling Technologies & Systems Engineering
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Control systems, cryogenics, semiconductor/photonics integration
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Materials, fabrication, scalability
Emerging Directions
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Quantum-for-AI and AI-for-Quantum
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Quantum-for-HPC and HPC-for-Quantum
Call for Abstracts Opens
01 May 2026
Deadline for Submissions
15 June 2026
Notification of Acceptance/
Regret
13 July 2026
Deadline for Confirmation from Author
20 July 2026
Final Programme
31 July 2026
Submission Guidelines
The link to submit your abstract will be available here from 01 May 2026
Format:
2-page abstract (including figures and references)
Structure
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Title and authors
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Background and objectives
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Methodology
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Key results
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Significance and impact
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3-5 keywords
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References
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Acknowledgements
Review Process:
All submissions will be peer-reviewed by the Science & Technology Programme Committee based on excellence, relevance, and clarity.