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International Conference on Quantum Communications, Networking, and Computing (QCNC 2026), March 22 - 26, 2027, Hokkaido, Japan

http://www.qcnc.org/2027

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QCNC 2027 provides a forum for academic researchers and industry practitioners to present research progresses, exchange new ideas, and identify future directions in the field of Quantum Communications, Networking, and Computing.

Scope and Objectives:

In recent decades, quantum researchers have made remarkable progress, propelling quantum technology into the spotlight for its potential to revolutionize classical communications, networking, and computing. The inherent advantages of quantum technology, particularly in terms of security, privacy, efficiency and scalability, have opened new frontiers in information technology. Quantum technology has demonstrated its ability to introduce applications with no equivalent in the classical realm, marking a breakthrough towards an unimaginable future. The establishment of connections between the quantum source node and destination node using quantum hardware and devices facilitates qubit transmissions, which in turn enables advancements in quantum computing, artificial intelligence and cryptography and further services and applications. Envisioned as a transformative force, quantum services are anticipated to span the globe, leveraging quantum terrestrial components, satellites, airplanes, ships, and other vehicles. The quantum future holds the promise of nearly unconditional security, super-computing power, large capacity, even at high velocity, and heightened privacy.

Our conference welcomes submissions across diverse research areas related to quantum hardware, communications, networking, computing, cryptography, artificial intelligence, and their associated systems and applications. The topics of interests are covered by the following tracks:

Track 1: Quantum Hardware and Devices

Track 2: Quantum Communications and Networks

Track 3: Quantum Computing and Sensing

Track 4: Quantum Security

Track 5: Simulators, Demonstrations, Prototypes and Testbed

Best Paper Award and Journal Special Issues

Three accepted papers will be selected for best paper awards. Selected papers will be recommended to Digital Communications and Networks (IF: 7.5) for potential fast-track publications.

Important Dates:

Paper Submission Due: October 20, 2026

Author Notification: January 20, 2027

Camera-Ready Due: Feburary 20, 2027

Conference Date: March 22-26, 2027

Regular Paper Submission Guidelines:

QCNC 2027 invites submission of manuscripts with original research results that have not been previously published or posted on public websites, or are not currently under review by another conference or journal. Manuscripts must adhere to the IEEE Computer Society Proceedings Format (double column, 10pt font, letter paper) and be submitted in the PDF format. Submitted manuscripts for review should not exceed 8 pages. Upon acceptance, the camera-ready paper may extend up to 10 pages, subject to an additional fee per extra page The reviewing process will be double-blind, and submissions shall not reveal authors' names, affiliations, and avoid obvious self-references. Manuscripts should be submitted to one of the research tracks. Submissions that do not comply with these guidelines will be rejected without consideration of their merits. Accepted and presented papers will be published in the QCNC 2026 Conference Proceedings and be included in IEEE Xplore.

Submission Link: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=qcnc2027

General Chairs:

• Marcello Caleffi, University of Naples Federico II, Italy

• Guoliang Xue, Arizona State University, USA

TPC Chairs:

• Qun Li, William & Mary, USA

• Reza Nejabat, Cisco Quantum Lab, USA

• Andrea Conti, University of Ferrara, Italy

Executive Chair:

• Ruidong Li, Kanazawa University, Japan

Keynote Chair:

• John C.S. Lui, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, China

Tutorial Chairs:

• Omar Amer, JP Morgan, USA

• Stephen DiAdamo, Cisco, USA

• Jessica Illiano, University of Naples Federico II, Italy

Workshop Chairs:

• Kuan-Cheng (Louis) Chen, JIJ Inc., Japan

• Lior Shani, Qblox, USA

Poster Chairs:

• Jungwoo Lee, Seoul National University, South Korea

• Thilanka Munasinghe, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), USA

Poster Chairs:

• Nengkun Yu, Stony Brook University, USA

• Mingjian He, Central China Normal University, China

Web Chair:

• Haihan Nan, Virginia Tech, USA