International Conference on Quantum Computing and Future Technologies – 2026

<h2 data-start="250" data-end="279">1. Conference Introduction</h2> <p data-start="281" data-end="695">Welcome to the <strong data-start="296" data-end="383">International Conference on Quantum Computing and Future Technologies (ICQCFT 2026)</strong>, organized by <strong data-start="398" data-end="414">Mastering Up</strong>. This hybrid-mode conference (both in-person and virtual participation) will convene researchers, practitioners, educators, and industry professionals from around the world to share advances, insights, and challenges in quantum computing and its future technological applications.</p> <p data-start="697" data-end="1128">Quantum computing is rapidly emerging as a transformative paradigm—promising to revolutionize cryptography, optimization, material science, simulation, machine learning, sensing, communications, and more. With the global drive to build scalable quantum systems, software frameworks, error-correction schemes, and hybrid classical–quantum integration, now is the time to bring diverse perspectives together and chart a path forward.</p> <p data-start="1130" data-end="1357">ICQCFT 2026 aims to provide a high-impact platform for disseminating cutting-edge research, fostering collaborations across academia and industry, inspiring new ideas, and shaping the roadmap for future quantum-enabled systems.</p> <hr data-start="1359" data-end="1362" /> <h2 data-start="1364" data-end="1391">2. Conference Objectives</h2> <p data-start="1393" data-end="1435">The primary objectives of ICQCFT 2026 are:</p> <ol data-start="1437" data-end="2456"> <li data-start="1437" data-end="1657"> <p data-start="1440" data-end="1657"><strong data-start="1440" data-end="1482">Dissemination of High-Quality Research</strong><br data-start="1482" data-end="1485" />To provide a peer-reviewed forum for presenting original work in quantum algorithms, hardware, architectures, hybrid systems, quantum-inspired methods, and applications.</p> </li> <li data-start="1659" data-end="1870"> <p data-start="1662" data-end="1870"><strong data-start="1662" data-end="1705">Promote Interdisciplinary Collaboration</strong><br data-start="1705" data-end="1708" />To bridge between quantum physics, computer science, mathematics, engineering, and domain-users (e.g. chemistry, biology, finance) toward synergistic research.</p> </li> <li data-start="1872" data-end="2093"> <p data-start="1875" data-end="2093"><strong data-start="1875" data-end="1926">Encourage Innovation and Practical Applications</strong><br data-start="1926" data-end="1929" />To stimulate novel solutions and proofs-of-concept in quantum software, error correction, simulation, quantum-classical hybrid methods, and real-world use cases.</p> </li> <li data-start="2095" data-end="2270"> <p data-start="2098" data-end="2270"><strong data-start="2098" data-end="2139">Foster Young Researchers and Students</strong><br data-start="2139" data-end="2142" />To offer a venue for early-career researchers and students to present their work, receive feedback, and network with experts.</p> </li> <li data-start="2272" data-end="2456"> <p data-start="2275" data-end="2456"><strong data-start="2275" data-end="2313">Set Future Directions and Roadmaps</strong><br data-start="2313" data-end="2316" />To synthesize state-of-the-art trends, identify gaps and challenges, and propose visions for the next generation of quantum technologies.</p> </li> </ol> <hr data-start="2458" data-end="2461" /> <h2 data-start="2463" data-end="2488">3. Conference Outcomes</h2> <p data-start="2490" data-end="2572">Participants and the community can expect the following outcomes from ICQCFT 2026:</p> <ul data-start="2574" data-end="3311"> <li data-start="2574" data-end="2663"> <p data-start="2576" data-end="2663">A comprehensive proceedings of accepted full papers and short papers, available online.</p> </li> <li data-start="2664" data-end="2782"> <p data-start="2666" data-end="2782">Publication of selected top papers in reputed Scopus / WoS / SCI-indexed journals (subject to journal acceptance).</p> </li> <li data-start="2783" data-end="2889"> <p data-start="2785" data-end="2889">Stronger networks and collaborations across academia, industry, and government labs in quantum research.</p> </li> <li data-start="2890" data-end="3052"> <p data-start="2892" data-end="3052">A collected “Roadmap Report” summarizing key challenges, open problems, and suggested future research directions in quantum computing and enabling technologies.</p> </li> <li data-start="3053" data-end="3135"> <p data-start="3055" data-end="3135">Enhanced visibility and impact for authors, especially early-career researchers.</p> </li> <li data-start="3136" data-end="3244"> <p data-start="3138" data-end="3244">Opportunities for workshop sessions, tutorials, and panel discussions to provide perspective and training.</p> </li> <li data-start="3245" data-end="3311"> <p data-start="3247" data-end="3311">Inspiration for cross-disciplinary projects and grant proposals.</p> </li> </ul> <hr data-start="3313" data-end="3316" /> <h2 data-start="3318" data-end="3360">4. Call for Papers — Topics of Interest</h2> <p data-start="3362" data-end="3453">We invite original, unpublished contributions on (but not limited to) the following topics:</p> <ul data-start="3455" data-end="4394"> <li data-start="3455" data-end="3492"> <p data-start="3457" data-end="3492">Quantum algorithms and complexity</p> </li> <li data-start="3493" data-end="3550"> <p data-start="3495" data-end="3550">Quantum error correction and fault-tolerant computing</p> </li> <li data-start="3551" data-end="3599"> <p data-start="3553" data-end="3599">Quantum architectures, hardware, and devices</p> </li> <li data-start="3600" data-end="3654"> <p data-start="3602" data-end="3654">Quantum software, compilers, frameworks, languages</p> </li> <li data-start="3655" data-end="3713"> <p data-start="3657" data-end="3713">Hybrid classical–quantum computation and co-processing</p> </li> <li data-start="3714" data-end="3778"> <p data-start="3716" data-end="3778">Quantum simulation of physical, chemical, biological systems</p> </li> <li data-start="3779" data-end="3854"> <p data-start="3781" data-end="3854">Quantum cryptography, quantum communications, and post-quantum security</p> </li> <li data-start="3855" data-end="3919"> <p data-start="3857" data-end="3919">Quantum machine learning, quantum AI, quantum data analytics</p> </li> <li data-start="3920" data-end="3971"> <p data-start="3922" data-end="3971">Quantum sensing, metrology, and quantum sensors</p> </li> <li data-start="3972" data-end="4042"> <p data-start="3974" data-end="4042">Quantum control, decoherence mitigation, quantum control protocols</p> </li> <li data-start="4043" data-end="4096"> <p data-start="4045" data-end="4096">Quantum networking, distributed quantum computing</p> </li> <li data-start="4097" data-end="4154"> <p data-start="4099" data-end="4154">Quantum-inspired and classical-quantum hybrid methods</p> </li> <li data-start="4155" data-end="4271"> <p data-start="4157" data-end="4271">Applications of quantum computing in finance, optimization, materials, drug discovery, bioinformatics, logistics</p> </li> <li data-start="4272" data-end="4325"> <p data-start="4274" data-end="4325">Benchmarking, performance metrics, noise modeling</p> </li> <li data-start="4326" data-end="4394"> <p data-start="4328" data-end="4394">Emerging trends and theoretical foundations in quantum computing</p> </li> </ul> <p data-start="4396" data-end="4418"><strong data-start="4396" data-end="4416">Submission Types</strong></p> <ul data-start="4419" data-end="4545"> <li data-start="4419" data-end="4458"> <p data-start="4421" data-end="4458">Full papers (e.g. up to 8–10 pages)</p> </li> <li data-start="4459" data-end="4517"> <p data-start="4461" data-end="4517">Short / Work-in-progress papers (e.g. up to 4–6 pages)</p> </li> <li data-start="4518" data-end="4545"> <p data-start="4520" data-end="4545">Poster / Demo abstracts</p> </li> </ul> <p data-start="4547" data-end="4727">All submissions will go through a peer-review process. Accepted abstracts will be notified, and authors of accepted abstracts will be invited to submit full papers (if applicable).</p> <hr data-start="4729" data-end="4732" /> <h2 data-start="4734" data-end="4777">5. About Mastering Up (EduTech Platform)</h2> <p data-start="4779" data-end="5201"><strong data-start="4779" data-end="4795">Mastering Up</strong> is a leading EdTech initiative dedicated to bridging advanced education and real-world research through curated training, mentorship, and academic events. Our mission is to empower learners, scholars, and professionals by providing accessible, high-quality educational programs, workshops, webinars, and conferences in frontier domains such as AI, quantum computing, data science, and future technologies.</p> <p data-start="5203" data-end="5448">We foster communities of practice, connect learners to experts, and enable collaborative growth. By organizing events like ICQCFT 2026, we aim to catalyze innovation, knowledge exchange, and capacity building in next-generation technology areas.</p> <hr data-start="5450" data-end="5453" /> <h2 data-start="5455" data-end="5488">6. Important Dates (Estimated)</h2> <p data-start="5490" data-end="5584">Below is a tentative schedule (subject to change; final dates to be confirmed on the website):</p> <div class="_tableContainer_1rjym_1"> <div class="group _tableWrapper_1rjym_13 flex w-fit flex-col-reverse"> <table class="w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)" data-start="5586" data-end="5961"> <thead data-start="5586" data-end="5606"> <tr data-start="5586" data-end="5606"> <th data-start="5586" data-end="5598" data-col-size="md">Milestone</th> <th data-start="5598" data-end="5606" data-col-size="sm">Date</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody data-start="5617" data-end="5961"> <tr data-start="5617" data-end="5675"> <td data-start="5617" data-end="5653" data-col-size="md">Last date for Abstract Submission</td> <td data-start="5653" data-end="5675" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="5655" data-end="5673">April 15, 2026</strong></td> </tr> <tr data-start="5676" data-end="5734"> <td data-start="5676" data-end="5714" data-col-size="md">Notification of Abstract Acceptance</td> <td data-start="5714" data-end="5734" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="5716" data-end="5732">May 15, 2026</strong></td> </tr> <tr data-start="5735" data-end="5810"> <td data-start="5735" data-end="5789" data-col-size="md">Last date for Full Paper Submission (if applicable)</td> <td data-col-size="sm" data-start="5789" data-end="5810"><strong data-start="5791" data-end="5808">June 15, 2026</strong></td> </tr> <tr data-start="5811" data-end="5866"> <td data-start="5811" data-end="5845" data-col-size="md">Registration (without late fee)</td> <td data-start="5845" data-end="5866" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="5847" data-end="5864">June 30, 2026</strong></td> </tr> <tr data-start="5867" data-end="5919"> <td data-start="5867" data-end="5898" data-col-size="md">Registration (with late fee)</td> <td data-col-size="sm" data-start="5898" data-end="5919"><strong data-start="5900" data-end="5917">July 15, 2026</strong></td> </tr> <tr data-start="5920" data-end="5961"> <td data-start="5920" data-end="5939" data-col-size="md">Conference Dates</td> <td data-start="5939" data-end="5961" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="5941" data-end="5959">August 1, 2026</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> <p data-start="5963" data-end="6040">You may adjust these timelines to align with your planning and review cycles.</p> <hr data-start="6042" data-end="6045" /> <h2 data-start="6047" data-end="6072">7. Registration & Fees</h2> <p data-start="6074" data-end="6240">Participants are requested to register via the conference website. Registrations are accepted on a <strong data-start="6173" data-end="6200">first-come, first-serve</strong> basis, subject to capacity constraints.</p> <p data-start="6242" data-end="6281"><strong data-start="6242" data-end="6281">Registration Fee (per participant):</strong></p> <div class="_tableContainer_1rjym_1"> <div class="group _tableWrapper_1rjym_13 flex w-fit flex-col-reverse"> <table class="w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)" data-start="6283" data-end="6601"> <thead data-start="6283" data-end="6329"> <tr data-start="6283" data-end="6329"> <th data-start="6283" data-end="6294" data-col-size="sm">Category</th> <th data-start="6294" data-end="6315" data-col-size="sm">Fee (without late)</th> <th data-start="6315" data-end="6329" data-col-size="sm">Fee (late)</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody data-start="6344" data-end="6601"> <tr data-start="6344" data-end="6410"> <td data-start="6344" data-end="6364" data-col-size="sm">Foreign Delegates</td> <td data-start="6364" data-end="6374" data-col-size="sm">100 US$</td> <td data-start="6374" data-end="6410" data-col-size="sm">100 US$ (no additional late fee)</td> </tr> <tr data-start="6411" data-end="6477"> <td data-start="6411" data-end="6452" data-col-size="sm">Indian Delegates – Students / Scholars</td> <td data-start="6452" data-end="6464" data-col-size="sm">1,000 INR</td> <td data-col-size="sm" data-start="6464" data-end="6477">1,500 INR</td> </tr> <tr data-start="6478" data-end="6532"> <td data-start="6478" data-end="6507" data-col-size="sm">Indian Delegates – Faculty</td> <td data-start="6507" data-end="6519" data-col-size="sm">2,000 INR</td> <td data-start="6519" data-end="6532" data-col-size="sm">2,500 INR</td> </tr> <tr data-start="6533" data-end="6601"> <td data-start="6533" data-end="6576" data-col-size="sm">Indian Delegates – Industry / Scientists</td> <td data-start="6576" data-end="6588" data-col-size="sm">3,000 INR</td> <td data-col-size="sm" data-start="6588" data-end="6601">3,500 INR</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> <p data-start="6603" data-end="6724">The registration includes conference materials, attendance (physical or virtual), access to sessions, and e-certificates.</p> <hr data-start="6726" data-end="6729" /> <h2 data-start="6731" data-end="6762">8. Publication Opportunities</h2> <p data-start="6764" data-end="7149">Selected high-quality papers from ICQCFT 2026 will be recommended for publication in <strong data-start="6849" data-end="6888">Scopus / WoS / SCI-indexed journals</strong> (subject to journal acceptance and revision). The organizing committee will coordinate with editorial boards. Below are five relevant journals in the quantum / quantum information / quantum technology domain that you may consider (with ISSN / eISSN and links):</p> <ol data-start="7151" data-end="8692"> <li data-start="7151" data-end="7470"> <p data-start="7154" data-end="7183"><strong data-start="7154" data-end="7181">npj Quantum Information</strong></p> <ul data-start="7187" data-end="7470"> <li data-start="7187" data-end="7245"> <p data-start="7189" data-end="7245">eISSN: 2056-6387</p> </li> <li data-start="7249" data-end="7287"> <p data-start="7251" data-end="7287">Publisher: Nature Publishing Group</p> </li> <li data-start="7291" data-end="7386"> <p data-start="7293" data-end="7386">Indexed in Scopus and Science Citation Index Expanded</p> </li> </ul> </li> <li data-start="7472" data-end="7794"> <p data-start="7475" data-end="7524"><strong data-start="7475" data-end="7522">ACM Transactions on Quantum Computing (TQC)</strong></p> <ul data-start="7528" data-end="7794"> <li data-start="7528" data-end="7611"> <p data-start="7530" data-end="7611">ISSN: 2643-6809 (print), eISSN: 2643-6817</p> </li> <li data-start="7615" data-end="7709"> <p data-start="7617" data-end="7709">Indexed in Scopus and in WoS Emerging Sources (ESCI)</p> </li> </ul> </li> <li data-start="7796" data-end="8090"> <p data-start="7799" data-end="7836"><strong data-start="7799" data-end="7834">Optical and Quantum Electronics</strong></p> <ul data-start="7840" data-end="8090"> <li data-start="7840" data-end="7915"> <p data-start="7842" data-end="7915">ISSN: 0306-8919, eISSN: 1572-817X</p> </li> <li data-start="7919" data-end="8014"> <p data-start="7921" data-end="8014">Indexed in Scopus and Science Citation Index Expanded</p> </li> <li data-start="8018" data-end="8090"> <p data-start="8020" data-end="8090">Website: Springer journal page</p> </li> </ul> </li> <li data-start="8092" data-end="8394"> <p data-start="8095" data-end="8137"><strong data-start="8095" data-end="8135">Radiophysics and Quantum Electronics</strong></p> <ul data-start="8141" data-end="8394"> <li data-start="8141" data-end="8216"> <p data-start="8143" data-end="8216">ISSN: 0033-8443, eISSN: 1573-9120</p> </li> <li data-start="8220" data-end="8314"> <p data-start="8222" data-end="8314">Indexed in Science Citation Index Expanded, Scopus</p> </li> <li data-start="8318" data-end="8394"> <p data-start="8320" data-end="8394">Website: Springer / journal page</p> </li> </ul> </li> <li data-start="8396" data-end="8692"> <p data-start="8399" data-end="8451"><strong data-start="8399" data-end="8449">Quantum (The Open Journal for Quantum Science)</strong></p> <ul data-start="8455" data-end="8692"> <li data-start="8455" data-end="8514"> <p data-start="8457" data-end="8514">ISSN: 2521-327X</p> </li> <li data-start="8518" data-end="8607"> <p data-start="8520" data-end="8607">Indexed in Scopus and Emerging Sources / SCIE</p> </li> </ul> </li> </ol> <p data-start="8694" data-end="8850"><strong data-start="8694" data-end="8703">Note:</strong> Inclusion in a journal is contingent on peer review and revision. Authors must follow the journal’s submission guidelines and acceptance criteria.</p> <hr data-start="8852" data-end="8855" /> <h2 data-start="8857" data-end="8885">9. Contact & Registration</h2> <p data-start="8887" data-end="8962">For any queries, please contact us at:<br data-start="8925" data-end="8928" /><strong data-start="8928" data-end="8938">Email:</strong> <a class="decorated-link cursor-pointer" rel="noopener" data-start="8939" data-end="8962">contact@masteringup.com</a></p> <p data-start="8964" data-end="9047">To register, please visit:<br data-start="8990" data-end="8993" /><strong data-start="8993" data-end="9015">Registration Link:</strong> <a class="decorated-link" href="https://rzp.io/rzp/muconference" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="9016" data-end="9047">https://rzp.io/rzp/muconference</a></p> <p data-start="9049" data-end="9142">We look forward to your participation and to jointly shaping the future of quantum computing!</p>