Answers to common questions about QASC 2026.
QASC 2026 is the International Conference on Quantum Enhanced AI & Secure Computing, a premier global forum for quantum technologies, artificial intelligence, and secure computing, held September 25–27, 2026.
QASC 2026 is hosted in a hybrid format across Chicago State University (Chicago, IL) and Grambling State University (Grambling, LA), with online participation also available.
Researchers, practitioners, industry innovators, students, and thought leaders working across quantum computing, AI, and cybersecurity.
The paper submission deadline is July 7, 2026. Notifications of acceptance go out July 8, 2026, with camera-ready submissions due July 17, 2026.
QASC accepts full research papers, short papers, vision/position papers, and industry papers, all original and unpublished.
Papers are submitted through the conference's Microsoft CMT submission portal, following the Springer LNEE template in PDF format.
Each paper is reviewed by at least three reviewers on originality, significance, and clarity, with notification within 4–6 weeks and one revision cycle for conditional acceptances.
Regular attendees: $600 in-person / $400 online. Students (with valid ID): $400 in-person / $200 online.
Registration closes August 15, 2026.
Access to all keynote and technical sessions, workshops, conference proceedings via Springer LNEE, coffee breaks, networking events, and a conference dinner for in-person attendees. Online registrants receive live-streamed sessions and digital materials.
Yes — student rates are $400 in-person and $200 online, with a valid student ID required at check-in.
Full refund minus a processing fee before July 15, 2026; 50% refund between July 15 and August 15, 2026; no refund after August 15, 2026.
For Chicago sessions, fly into O'Hare International Airport (ORD). For Grambling sessions, fly into Monroe Regional (MLU) or Shreveport Regional (SHV).
Yes — the Hilton Chicago (near Chicago State University) and the Courtyard by Marriott Ruston (near Grambling State University) are recommended, with conference rates available.
Yes — visa letters and travel assistance are available through the local arrangements team. Contact conference@quaic.org.
Still have questions? Contact the organizing committee.