Research & Advancement
Research & Advancement
QASC 2026 offers three tracks for researchers and innovators to showcase their work: a competitive hackathon, peer-reviewed publications, and poster presentations. Explore each track below to find the right fit for your contribution.
Hackathon
Quantum-AI Hackathon
A 48-hour intensive hackathon bringing together developers, researchers, and innovators to build solutions at the intersection of quantum computing, AI, and secure systems.
48 hrs
Duration
Up to 5
Team Size
3
Tracks
TBD
Prizes
Challenge Tracks
Quantum-AI Solutions
Develop innovative solutions leveraging quantum computing and AI to solve real-world challenges.
- Quantum machine learning
- Hybrid quantum-classical algorithms
- Quantum optimization for AI
Secure Systems Challenge
Build robust security solutions using quantum-safe cryptography and AI-driven threat detection.
- Post-quantum cryptography
- AI-powered security analytics
- Zero-trust architectures
Open Innovation
Explore creative applications at the intersection of quantum computing, AI, and emerging technologies.
- Cross-disciplinary solutions
- Social impact applications
- Novel quantum use cases
Prizes
TBD
1st Place
TBD
2nd Place
TBD
3rd Place
How It Works
01
Register
Form your team and sign up
02
Choose Track
Select your challenge area
03
Build
48 hours of innovation
04
Present
Demo to expert judges
Publication
Conference Publications
QASC 2026 invites researchers to submit original work for peer-reviewed publication. Accepted papers will be included in the conference proceedings and indexed in major databases.
Journal Papers
Full-length research papers presenting original, significant contributions to the field.
Conference Proceedings
Papers reporting on completed research with evaluation and results.
Short Papers
Concise papers describing work-in-progress, novel ideas, or preliminary results.
Submission Guidelines
Format Requirements
- Papers must follow ACM conference format
- All submissions in PDF format
- Double-blind review — remove author information
- Original, unpublished work only
- English language submissions only
Review Process
- Each paper reviewed by at least 3 reviewers
- Evaluation criteria: originality, significance, clarity
- Authors notified within 4-6 weeks of submission
- One revision cycle for conditional acceptances
- At least one author must register to present
Key Dates
The Microsoft CMT service was used for managing the peer-reviewing process for this conference. This service was provided for free by Microsoft and they bore all expenses, including costs for Azure cloud services as well as for software development and support.
Poster Presentation
Poster Sessions
Present your research in an interactive poster format. Poster sessions offer an opportunity for in-depth, one-on-one discussions with fellow researchers and industry experts.
Submission Guidelines
- Poster Size: A0 portrait (841 x 1189 mm)
- Format: PDF for review, printed for session
- Abstract: 250-word abstract required with submission
- Content: Title, authors, introduction, methods, results, conclusions
What to Expect
- Dedicated poster session during the conference
- 2-hour interactive session with attendees
- 5-minute lightning talk to introduce your poster
- Feedback from experts in your research area
- Best Poster Award for outstanding contributions
Key Dates
Ready to Contribute?
Whether you're presenting a paper, competing in the hackathon, or showcasing a poster, QASC 2026 is the place to share your research with the global community.