Research & Advancement
Research & Advancement
QASC 2026 offers four tracks for researchers and innovators to showcase their work: a competitive hackathon, peer-reviewed publications, poster presentations, and speaker 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 published in the Springer book series Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering (LNEE) and indexed in Scopus, DBLP, and Google Scholar.
Paper Submission Deadline
May 19, 2026
20 days left
Submit PaperRegular Paper
Full-length research papers presenting original, significant contributions to the field.
Short Paper
Concise papers describing work-in-progress, novel ideas, or preliminary results.
Industry Paper
Applied research, case studies, and industrial experience reports from practitioners.
Submission Guidelines
Format Requirements
- Springer LNEE template, single column
- 10pt font, A4 page size; page limits vary by track
- Numbered citations in Springer LNEE style
- 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- Original, unpublished work only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: Not to exceed 30 x 40 inches
- Resolution: 300 DPI
- 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
Poster Publication
Accepted and presented posters will be published as a short paper of up to 4 pages, with the option to add up to 2 extra pages for additional charges.
Poster Templates
Use these sample traditional poster templates as a guide to start building your poster. Rename the file with your last and first name before submitting.
Speaker Presentations
Speaker Presentations
Submit a presentation proposal for QASC 2026, or share final talk details for an accepted paper. Proposals are reviewed by the Program Committee on a rolling basis, so submit as early as possible to secure a spot on the agenda.
Our audience has a high expectation of speakers. Overt marketing pitches will not be accepted. Acceptances are based on content, relevance, and speaker qualifications.
Individual Presentation
20 min
- 15 minutes of speaker presentation
- 5 minutes of audience Q&A
Panel Discussion
60 min
- 45-50 minutes of panelist presentations
- 10-15 minutes of audience Q&A
Submitting a Paper for Review?
If you are submitting a paper to be reviewed for possible inclusion, please use the Publication track first. Once your paper has been accepted for presentation, return here to submit final talk details.
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.