WORKSHOP ON APPLIED QUANTUM COMPUTING AND QUANTUM CIRCUITS & SYSTEMS (AQ-QCAS)
April 10-12, 2026 @ SMU Dallas, TX, USA
About the Workshop
AQ-QCAS 2026 brings together researchers, engineers, and industry innovators to explore the quantum computing stack - from quantum sensing and devices to circuits, systems, algorithms, security, communications/networking, and domain-specific applications. Our mission is to foster collaboration among researchers and practitioners dedicated to creating practical quantum technologies that seamlessly integrate physics, engineering, and computing.
The focus on "From Sensing to Circuits and Systems" reflects the understanding that practical quantum computing demands an integrated ecosystem spanning precise measurement, robust communication links, and scalable, secure system architectures.
Beyond foundational technologies, AQ-QCAS 2026 focuses on interdisciplinary applications that leverage quantum advantage to deliver significant benefits to society and industry - including financial modeling and risk optimization, medical imaging and diagnostics, quantum-assisted drug discovery, biomedical signal analysis, renewable-energy optimization, and sustainable materials development.
Topics of Interest
- Quantum Sensing & Metrology
- Quantum Circuits, Devices & Hardware Systems
- Quantum Computing Algorithms & Systems
- Quantum Machine Learning (QML) and AI for Quantum Systems
- Applied Systems and Cross-Domain Integration
- Quantum Communication & Networking
- Quantum Computing Security & Trust
- Applied Quantum Systems and Domain Applications in Finance, Healthcare and Biomedical, Drug Design, and new interdisciplinary areas.
Submission Guidelines
Submit original, unpublished extended abstracts (2 pages of main content + 1 page of references) to EasyChair under the "AQ-QCAS 2026" track, using the IEEE conference-style template. "Applied Quantum Computing and Quantum Circuits and Systems (AQ-QCAS 2026)". Previously published or submitted work will not be considered. Link to Template.
Workshop Proceedings
Accepted submissions will be published in the IEEE DCAS conference proceedings and indexed in the IEEE Xplore Digital Library.
Paper Publications
Extended versions of accepted papers will be invited to peer-reviewed journals, such as ACM Transactions on Quantum Computing and Springer Nature Computer Science, based on reviewer feedback and presentation quality.
Best Paper Awards
AQ-QCAS top papers will be considered for Best Paper Awards.
Important Dates
- Paper Submission Deadline: Feb 14, 2026
- Author Notification: Mar 6, 2026
- Final Paper Submission Date: Mar 15, 2026
Workshop Organizers
Himanshu Thapliyal
Southern Methodist University, Dallas, USA
Travis S. Humble
Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, USA
Annarita Giani
GE Vernova Research Center, New York, USA
Mitch Thornton
Southern Methodist University, Dallas, USA
For additional information, please contact Himanshu Thapliyal at hthapliyal@smu.edu
Workshop TemplateAQ-QCAS Workshop will be part of the 19th IEEE Dallas Circuits and Systems Conference (DCAS 2026)