Conferences

Andrew White from the quantum technology laboratory at the University of Queensland, Australia, maintains a web page listing conferences related to quantum technology around the world.   You can find his most recent listing for 2025 here.

A Global Quantum Forum will be held on July 23-24, 2025 at the SIX10 venue in Chicago, Illinois. This event is being organized by the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, Intersect Illinois, and P33 will include two days of discussions covering topics such as national security, policy, AI, energy, workforce, and more. Speakers will include top scientists, business leaders, and policymakers who will explore both the opportunities and challenges of the Quantum Revolution along with Chicago’s efforts to cement its place as a global quantum hub,

QISTCon.ph 2025 will be held from July 30 to August 1, 2025 at the JPark Island Resort and Waterpark in Cebu, Philippines. QISTCon.ph 2025 is the Philippines’ first Quantum Information, Science, and Technology Conference. This milestone event brings together local and international experts, researchers, innovators, startups, policymakers, and students — building the foundation of a thriving quantum ecosystem in Southeast Asia. The central theme for the conference is ‘Bridging Quantum Technology, Society, and Responsibility for a Sustainable Future in the Region.’

The Third International Annual Quantum Simulation Conference (QSim 2025) will be held on August 4-8, 2025 at IBM’s office in New York City. QSim is an international annual conference on quantum simulation that aims to bridge theory and experiment, bringing together physicists, engineers, chemists, material scientists, mathematicians, and computer scientists working at the forefront of quantum simulation and related problems that include applications, algorithms, verification, noise, scaling, etc. for both analog and digital approaches. A special session midweek will be devoted to charting the future of the field.

A Workshop on Quantum Algorithms and Applications for Physics and Chemistry will take place on August 18-19, 2025 at the University of Illinois in Chicago organized by Fermilab’s SQMS Center and IBM and supported by the Chicago Quantum Exchange. The workshop is comprised of three tracks plus a plenary session including a hands-on introduction to quantum computing and Qiskit, a session on quantum education, and a deep-dive on utilizing quantum computation for exploring problems in high-energy physics and chemistry. The application deadline to attend the workshop is Friday, July 25, at 5 p.m. CDT.

The IEEE Quantum Week will be held from August 31, 2025 to September 5, 2025 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This conferences bridges the gap between the science of quantum computing and the development of the industry surrounding it. It brings a perspective to the quantum industry that differs from strictly academic or business conferences. IEEE Quantum Week is a multidisciplinary venue that gives attendees the unique chance to discuss challenges and opportunities with quantum researchers, scientists, engineers, entrepreneurs, developers, students, practitioners, educators, programmers, and newcomers.

The Quantum Venture Summit connects quantum technologies startups with investors on September 3rd, 2025 at IEEE Quantum Week in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with registration required by July 2024. The event features market briefings and investor roundtables organized by Rafael Sotelo, Michael Baczyk, and Joanne Wong, with limited seating available and registration possible at quantumventuresummit.com.

A Quantum Summit will be taking place alongside an AI & Data Summit on September 16-17, 2025 at the bcc Berlin convention center in Berlin, Germany. The event will bring together key industrial and political decision-makers, along with research experts, providing a platform to exchange valuable insights on quantum computing development across the entire value chain and its impact on various sectors. The summit will provide an opportunity to discover best practices and exchange ideas with top-level experts, decision-makers and innovation leaders from industry, politics and science.

The Quantum World Congress will occur on September 16-18, 2025 at the Capital One Hall in Tysons, Virginia within the Washington DC metropolitan area. This event unites global experts from industry, government, and academia to explore the latest breakthroughs in quantum research, applications, and commercialization. It includes keynote speakers, interactive sessions, and cutting-edge exhibits fostering collaboration and accelerating the development of the global quantum ecosystem. This annual event highlights the pivotal role of quantum technology in shaping the future, building on Greater Washington’s leadership as a hub for innovation.

Q2B Paris will be held on September 24-25, 2025 at the Cité des sciences et de l’industrie in Paris, France. Q2B is one of Europe’s leading quantum conferences, bringing together global experts, industry leaders, and policymakers to explore breakthroughs, assess technologies, and unlock business value in the evolving quantum ecosystem.

The Superconducting Qubits and Algorithms (SQA 2025) conference will be held in Delft, The Netherlands on September 25-29, 2025. The conference is a not-for-profit scientific conference with a focus on science, technology, and algorithms relevant for superconducting quantum computers. It is organized by QuTech, Orange Quantum Systems, and IQM Quantum Computers in cooperation with the scientific community.

Quantum.Tech Europe 2025 will be held in Rotterdam, Netherlands on September 29, 2025 – October 1, 2025 at the Postillion Hotel & Convention Centre WTC. The conference will connect and share the key challenges, top trends and key updates across quantum computing, communications, sensing and technology alongside the leading innovators, researchers and industry pioneers. It will also include the European debut performance of Ion Maiden who provided the blast from the past at the Quantum.Tech drinks reception. Use discount code GQI10 for a 10% discount on the registration fee.

The Quantum Maritime Conference 2025 hosted at the Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy will take place as a hybrid event on October 8-9, 2025 in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Among the topics expected to be covered will include reimagining vessel navigation, optimizing port logistics, and securing trade corridors with quantum cryptography. The event will convene international leaders to advance quantum AI, cybersecurity, optimization, and sensing from concept to deployment. From sovereign resilience to commercial competitiveness, the conference marks a turning point for future-ready maritime systems.

The 1st International Conference on Applied Quantum Methods in Computation Science and Engineering (AQMCSE) will take place on October 8-10, 2025 in Aachen, Germany. This conference focusses on applied quantum methods in computational science and engineering. It specifically aims to bring together the quantum industry and academia to discuss applied quantum methods that target real-world applications from the computational sciences. The conference aims to create a platform where participants can exchange ideas about the non-orthodox, creative ways of using quantum devices in hybrid configurations and by pooling expertise from various fields unlock the full potential of quantum technology.

The Quantum Security and Privacy (QSec) Workshop will be co-located with ACM CCS 2025 and held in Taipei, Taiwan on October 17, 2025. It aims to establish a focused venue dedicated to examining both the novel threats introduced by quantum technologies and the security of the quantum systems themselves. By bringing together experts from traditional security domains (e.g., post-quantum cryptography, network security) and quantum computing research (e.g., quantum key distribution, quantum architectures), QSec provides a forum for exposing emergent quantum-era threats, showcasing innovative defenses, bridging disparate communities, and charting a roadmap for future research.

The Q+AI (version 2.0) conference is being organized by Inside Quantum Technology will occur on October 19-21, 2025 in New York City. This second annual conference and networking gathering covering Quantum+AI is programmed by Lawrence Gasman and Bob Sutor.  Emphasis is placed on use cases in these fields: Automotive, Aerospace, Defense, Robotics, Supply Chains, Data Centers, Security/Privacy, Product Design, Workflow and Integration in the Chip Industry. Sponsorship and registration information at www.iqtevent.com.

A Quantum+Crypto conference will take place on October 20, 2025 in New York City collocated with the Q+AI conference. It will cover cryptocurrently in the age of quantum computers. Attendees can register either for this as a standalone conference or they can register to attend both this conference and the Q+AI conference.

The Munich Quantum Software Forum will be held on October 20-21, 2025 in Munich, Germany. The forum will feature renowned representatives from industry, startups, and academia who present existing software tools as well as recent developments. It will include panels, discussions, and exchanges on topics such as quantum software tools, quantum software stack, standards, and more. The forum also plans to host poster sessions. Expected attendees include other fellow software developers, end-users, and other stakeholders.

The eight annual Chicago Quantum Summit organized by the Chicago Quantum Exchange will be held on November 3-4, 2025 at the Willis Tower in downtown Chicago, Illinois. It will include presentations from leading experts in quantum information science and engineering to discuss recent developments and help shape the field’s future.

The UK’s National Quantum Showcase 2025 will be held on November 7, 2025 at BDC, London building. In 2024, over 2,000 people came together in London to celebrate the UK’s National Quantum Showcase’s tenth year. Delegates from the UK and overseas explored the expanding landscape of quantum technology and industrial advancement. In 2025, the Showcase aims to be bigger, with more exhibitors, more delegates and a jam-packed conference schedule.

IBM will be hosting its second annual Quantum Developer Conference on November 11-14, 2025  at the Hyatt Regency in Atlanta, Georgia. This conference will bring together developers from all over the world to preview the hardware and software that will power the first demonstrations of quantum advantage on IBM® quantum computers. It will bring together developers, researchers, and quantum community leaders from all over the world to enjoy an exclusive preview of the most recent updates to the IBM Quantum Roadmap. Participants will also get hands-on demos of cutting-edge IBM quantum software tools. Space is very limited so all prospective attendees submit an application to be considered for the event.

The SPIE will hold its inaugural Quantum Catalyst event on November 12-13, 2025 at the Limelight Boulder Hotel and Conference Center in Boulder, Colorado. The event will focus on the commercial opportunities made possible with quantum technologies. It will explore the current state and key challenges of building a robust supply chain for positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT), an impactful real-world application.

Q2B Silicon Valley will be held on December 9-11, 2025. More information about this conference will be posted when it is available.

D-Wave will be hosting its Qubits 2026 Conference on January 27-28, 2026 in Boca Raton, Florida. More information about this conference will be posted when it is available.

IQT Nordics will be held on June 22-24, 2026 in Oslo Nordics. The theme will be Real-World Applications and Progress Enabled by Quantum Technology. More information about this conference will be posted when it is available.