QCNC 2026: International Conference on Quantum Communications, Networking, and Computing 2026 Kobe, Japan, April 6-8, 2026 |
| Conference website | https://www.ieee-qcnc.org/2026/ |
| Submission link | https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=qcnc2026 |
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International Conference on Quantum Communications, Networking, and Computing (QCNC 2026), April 6 - 8, 2026, Kobe, Japan
http://www.ieee-qcnc.org/2026
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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
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
Chairs: Zheng (Eddy) Zhang, Rutgers University, USA
Joonwoo Bae, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), South Korea
Track 3: Quantum Security
Chairs: Martin Vicente, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain
Momtchil Peev, Huawei Technologies Duesseldorf GmbH, Germany
Track 4: Simulators, Demonstrations, Prototypes and Testbed
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.
Submission Link: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=qcnc2026
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
Publicity Chairs:
Mingjian He, Central China Normal University, China
Web Chair:
Haihan Nan, George Mason University, USA