HPC Quantum AI Conference
In collaboration with the High-Performance Computing Center Stuttgart (HLRS), the Quantum Effects is organising an academic conference program. The conference covers various tracks where the topics of HPC, QC & AI are connected. The conference program will take place in the International Congress Center Stuttgart (ICS), which is located directly adjacent to the trade fair in Hall C2.
Call for Papers
Submission Types
The conference covers various tracks on different topics connected to the topics of HPC, QC and AI. We invite you to submit abstracts presenting novel and original contributions to these fields. We offer the following formats:
- Paper
- Tutorial (60 to 180 minutes)
- Workshop (60 to 180 minutes
Submission Guidelines
Submissions should adhere to the following guidelines:
- Two-Stage Process for Papers: Submissions to this track will follow a two-stage process. In the first stage, authors are required to submit a comprehensive abstract detailing their research methodology, findings, and conclusions. If the abstract is accepted, authors will be invited to submit a full-length paper in the second stage.
- Two-Stage Process for Tutorials and Workshops: Submissions to this track will follow a two-stage process. In the first stage, authors are required to submit a comprehensive abstract pitching their ideas for a tutorial or workshop with a preliminary agenda and speakers (optional). If the abstract is accepted, authors will be invited to submit the final agenda including speakers in the second stage.
- Conference Language is English: The official language of the conference is English. All presentations, discussions and workshops will be conducted in English. Submissions in languages other than English will not be considered for review.
Required Submission Information
Research Paper Track
For the Research Paper track, please provide the following information:
- Title of the Research Paper
- Author(s) Information: Name, affiliation, email address
- Short Abstract: Maximum 250 words
- Topic Area: Specify the primary topic area of your research (cf. above)
- Presentation Time: Estimated duration of the presentation
Tutorial/Workshop Track
For the Tutorial/Workshop track, please include:
- Title of the Tutorial/Workshop
- Presenter(s) Information: Name, affiliation, email address
- Short Abstract: Maximum 250 words
- Topic Area: Specify the primary topic area of the tutorial/workshop (cf. above)
- Session Duration: Estimated length of the tutorial/workshop
- Interactive Components: Description of any interactive parts or media requirements (e.g., internet access)
- Targeted Audience: Indicate the intended audience for the tutorial/workshop
- Estimated Number of Attendees: Provide an estimate of the expected number of participants
| 05.05.2026 | Abstract submission deadline (paper, tutorial, workshop) - Academic Track |
| 30.06.2026 | Acceptance notification - Academic Track |
| 10.07.2026 | Abstract submission deadline (paper, tutorial, workshop) - Industrial Track |
| 28.07.2026 | Acceptance notification - Industrial Track |
| 01.08.2026 | Camera-ready program material including full-length papers or final session agendas |
| 28.09.2026 | Final presentation slides (paper) |
| 06.–07.10.2026 | Conference & Fair |
Review: Agenda HPC Quantum AI Conference 2025
Day 1
09:30 – 09:45 | Welcome Talk by QAIConf Team (PDF, 2 MB)
09:45 – 10:10 | Presentation Utz Bacher – Integrating HPC and Quantum Resources for an HPC Native Experience (PDF, 2 MB)
10:10 – 10:35 | Presentation Muhammad Saeed – DesignQML: A Model-Based Framework for Quantum ML Systems (PDF, 1 MB)
10:35 – 11:00 | Presentation Jean Senellart – MerLin: A PyTorch-Integrated Framework for Scalable QM (PDF, 14 MB)
11:00 – 11:15 | Coffee Break
11:15 – 11:40 | Presentation Muhammad Saeed – Classical vs Quantum ML: Benchmarking Hybrid Architectures (PDF, 2 MB)
11:40 – 12:00 | Presentation Ingolf Wittmann – Beyond Moore's Law: Current & Future Quantum Tech (PDF, 5 MB)
12:00 – 13:00 | Lunch
13:00 – 13:45 | Workshop Prof. Dr. Gerhard Hellstern – Application-Based Quantum Computing
13:45 – 14:30 | Workshop Andreas Land and Araceli Venegas-Gomez – Quantum Learning Opportunities Tailored to Industry (PDF, 3 MB)
Day 2
09:30 – 09:55 | Presentation Ashley Smith – Can Quantum ML Outperform Classical Models? (PDF, 4 MB)
09:55 – 10:20 | Presentation Lykourgos Bougas – Multi-NV Diamond Quantum Chip Prototype
10:20 – 10:45 | Presentation Sofie Schönborn – Hybrid Frontiers: Governing Quantum HPC-Convergence (PPTX, 2 MB)
10:45 – 11:00 | Coffee Break
11:00 – 11:25 | Presentation Fabian Schrodt – Game-Based and AI-Assisted Learning about Quantum Science (PDF, 1 MB) | Paper (PDF, 2 MB)
11:25 – 11:50 | Presentation Fabienne Marco – Toward an Explainability Benchmark for QNLP (PDF, 2 MB)
11:50 – 13:00 | Lunch
13:00 – 14:30 | Workshop Samuel Horsch – Quantum Machine Learning for Data Scientists (PDF, 1 MB)
14:30 – 15:30 | Workshop Eden Castaneira Rios – Quantum Futures: Policy and Funding Simulation (PDF, 2 MB)
