CFP

QCE25: 2025 IEEE International Conference on Quantum Computing & Engineering (QCE)

Albuquerque Convention Center

Albuquerque, NM, United States, August 31-September 5, 2025

Conference website	https://qce.quantum.ieee.org/2025/
Submission link	https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=qce25
QCE25 Tutorial Proposal Submission Deadline	March 10, 2025
QCE25 Workshop Proposal Submission Deadline	March 10, 2025
QSEEC25 Tutorial Submission Deadline	March 10, 2025
QCE25 Registration Opens	March 17, 2025
QCE25 Technical Paper Submission Deadline	March 31, 2025
QSEEC25 Paper Submission Deadline	March 31, 2025
QCE25 Panel Proposal Submission Deadline	June 9, 2025
QCE25 BoFs Proposal Deadline	June 23, 2025
QCE25 Poster Proposal Deadline	June 23, 2025
QSEEC25 Poster Proposal Deadline	June 23, 2025
QSEEC25 Talk Proposal Deadline	June 30, 2025
QCE25 Late Registration Starts	July 22, 2025
QCE25 & QSEEC25 Srat	August 31, 2025

Topics: quantum computing algorithms and applications quantum technologies and systems engineering quantum internet networking communications quantum systems software and robotics

The 6th IEEE International Conference on Quantum Computing & Engineering (QCE25), or IEEE Quantum Week 2025, will be held at the Convention Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA, from Sunday, August 31 to Friday, September 5, 2025. Please note Sunday, August 31, is a full conference day. IEEE Quantum Week aims to be a leading venue for presenting high-quality original research, ground-breaking innovations, and compelling insights in quantum computing and engineering.

IEEE Quantum Week 2025 is a multidisciplinary quantum computing venue where attendees can discuss challenges and opportunities with quantum researchers, scientists, engineers, entrepreneurs, developers, students, practitioners, educators, programmers, and newcomers. Quantum Week aims to exchange and share experiences, challenges, research results, innovations, applications, pathways, and enthusiasm on all aspects of quantum computing and engineering.

As a teaser and reference, check out the website of IEEE Quantum Week 2024. QCE24 received outstanding contributions from the international quantum community to form an exceptional program with 450+ hours of programming with 9 world-class Keynote speakers, 222 Technical Papers, 140 innovative Posters, 16 stimulating Panels, 35 workforce-building Tutorials, 36 community-building Workshops, 6 Birds-of-a-Feather sessions, and 80 exciting Sponsors, Supporters and Exhibitors featuring technologies from quantum companies, start-ups and research labs. The format of Quantum Week 2025 will be similar to QCE24 and held as an in-person event with a virtual component using the RD Mobile award-winning platform.

IEEE Quantum Week aims to showcase quantum research, practice, applications, education, and training including quantum computing, quantum information science, quantum algorithms, quantum software, quantum technologies, quantum engineering, quantum photonics, qubit & control engineering technologies, distributed quantum computing, hybrid quantum-classical technologies, quantum development kits, languages & intermediate representations, runtimes, dynamic circuits, software engineering methods & tools, benchmarks & performance metrics, integration of quantum computing and high-performance computing (HPC) architectures, simulating chemical, physical and biological systems, quantum optimization techniques, and quantum machine learning (QML).

Submission Guidelines and Deadlines

QCE25 invites contributions and participation from the international quantum community to form a world-class program. Contributions include papers for several Technical Paper Tracks and proposals for Workshops, Tutorials, Panels, Posters, and Birds-of-a-Feather sessions.

Technical Papers

IEEE Quantum Week aims to be a leading venue for presenting high-quality original research, ground-breaking innovations, and compelling insights in quantum computing and engineering. Technical papers are peer-reviewed and can be on any topic related to quantum computing and engineering. They will be considered by one of the following technical paper tracks. Technical papers must be original and not simultaneously submitted to another conference or journal.

Quantum Algorithms (QALG)

The theory of solving problems with quantum computers.

Quantum information science
Quantum algorithm structures and patterns
Quantum algorithms and complexity
New NISQ-friendly algorithms
Error correction and mitigation algorithms
Fault-tolerant quantum algorithms
Adiabatic computing
Advances in hybrid variational algorithms
Advances in hybrid QAOA algorithms
New quantum solver approaches
Advances in tensor network algorithms
Advances in Hamiltonian dynamics
Quantum cryptography
Post-quantum cryptography
Secure quantum computing
Privacy-preserving quantum computing

Quantum Applications (QAPP)

The practice of solving problems with quantum computers.

Road to Quantum Advantage
Hybrid quantum-classical computing (HQCC)
Distributed quantum computing (DQC)
Quantum HPC integration (QHPC)
Towards fault tolerance and realization of quantum error correction at the application level
NISQ and fault-tolerant applications
Quantum simulation of physical systems — chemical, physical, biological systems
Applications — simulation, optimization, machine learning, material science, science & engineering applications
Quantum annealing applications
Quantum for generative AI
Integrated high-performance computing (HPC) and quantum applications
Performance evaluation of quantum algorithms
Optimization problems — transportation, supply chain & logistics
Quantum AI & decision-making
Quantum medical applications & precision health applications
Quantum DNA and protein sequencing
Quantum finance
Quantum energy

Quantum Machine Learning (QML)

The practice of combining quantum computing and machine learning for innovative application development.

Quantum algorithms for machine learning tasks
AI-assisted quantum information science
Quantum-enhanced machine learning
Quantum-inspired models and machine learning
Quantum Boltzmann Machines
Quantum Neural Networks (QNNs)
Quantum Support Vector Machines (QSVMs)
Quantum Generative Adversarial Networks (QGANs)
Quantum generative AI
Training machine learning models
Quantum algorithms for reinforcement learning
Quantum clustering and classification
Advances in encoding and learning algorithms
Quantum machine learning theory
Quantum error correction and mitigation
Fault-tolerant QML applications
Quantum state tomography
Quantum machine learning applications
QML software and libraries
QML benchmarks

Quantum Photonics (QPHO)

The design and architecture of quantum photonic technologies and systems engineering.

Quantum photonic information science and technology
Quantum computing with photonic systems
Quantum simulation with photonic systems
Quantum entanglement and teleportation
Optical quantum computing
Photonic quantum computers
Integrated quantum photonics
Photonics-based qubit technologies
Photonic quantum simulation
Silicon photonic devices
Photon sources and detectors
Quantum sensing and metrology

Quantum Technologies and Systems Engineering (QTEM)

The design and architecture of quantum technologies and systems engineering for computation and sensing

Superconducting quantum technologies
Quantum annealing technologies
Trapped ion quantum technologies
Photonic and optical quantum technologies
Silicon quantum technologies
Quantum dot technologies
Neutral atom quantum technologies
Topological quantum technologies
Hardware-software stack for quantum annealers, trapped ions, superconducting, photonics, neutral atoms, and others
Quantum characterization, verification & validation: benchmarking and tomography
Qubit design and control
Quantum memories
Packaging and cooling
Cryogenics
Quantum electronics
Pulse-level control of qubits
Sensing and metrology
Characterization and hardware mitigation of noise, state preparation and measurement error

Quantum System Software (QSYS)

The design, architecture, and operation of full-stack quantum computing systems.

Full quantum software stack: compilers, runtimes, workflows, languages, transpilers, profilers
Quantum programming, development kits (QDKs), test harnesses, debuggers
Quantum languages and intermediate representations (IRs)
Quantum simulators
Quantum software engineering
Generative AI in quantum software development and systems software
Software for co-design
Hybrid quantum-classical systems
Resource estimation
Quantum control software
Interfacing classical control and quantum hardware through software
Error correction and mitigation
Fault-tolerant computing at the system software level
Testing, validation, and verification of quantum programs and systems
Benchmarking of quantum systems, quantum volume and other metrics
Software techniques for error correction and noise mitigation
Hardware-software stacks for error mitigation
Quantum software in enterprise systems
Secure quantum systems
Privacy-preserving quantum systems

Quantum Networking & Communications (QNET)

Quantum techniques and technologies for networking and communications.

Quantum internet
Quantum networking
Quantum communications
Distributed quantum computing (DQC)
Quantum network protocols
Quantum switches, routers, repeaters, and other hardware components
Signal processing algorithms for quantum communication
Optical quantum communications
Intra-chip and inter-chip communication
Secure communication in quantum networks
Quantum cryptography
Quantum key distribution (QKD)
Post-quantum cryptography
Distributed quantum computing
Cloud quantum computing
Secure quantum computing
Privacy-preserving quantum protocols

Technical Paper Types & Submission Guidelines

All papers must be original and not simultaneously submitted to another journal or conference. The following paper categories are available:

Full papers are 8-10 pages (including figures, tables and appendices), plus two additional reference pages. Full papers should fall into one of the following categories:
1. Research papers (RESP) that describe the paper’s contributions and/or innovations and the research methods used.
2. Survey papers (SURP) that describe a survey on a research topic in quantum computing and engineering area.
Short papers are 4-6 pages (including figures, tables and appendices), plus one additional reference page . Short papers should fall into one of the following categories:
1. New Ideas and Emergent Results (NIER) papers describe novel and promising ideas and/or techniques at an early stage of development.
2. Experience and Application (EXAP) papers describe the experiences gained from applying/evaluating quantum computing and engineering research results in practice. It is encouraged that the partners from both practice and research join in the effort as co-authors and that the paper reflects the perspective of both sides. The papers should emphasize the value of the experience to the community.
3. Artifact papers (ARTI) describe model problems, exemplars, or valuable resources for the broader quantum computing and engineering community.
Submit your paper using EasyChair to one of the Paper Tracks (i.e., QALG, QAPP, QTEM, QSYS, QML, QPHO, or QNET) described above.
Indicate the Paper Type (i.e., RESP, SURP, NIER, EXAP, ARTI) in the file name and description of your EasyChair submission.

Each technical paper must conform at the time of submission to the IEEE Formatting Instructions (i.e., title in 24pt font and full text in 10pt type, LaTEX users must use \documentclass[10pt,conference]{IEEEtran} without including the compsoc or compsocconf option). The submission must also comply with the IEEE Policy on Authorship.

For more information about QCE24 Technical Paper submissions, please refer to QCE25 Technical Paper's CFP webpage, which includes contact information for the QCE25 Technical Paper Tracks co-chairs.

Workshops

IEEE Quantum Week 2025 Workshops provide forums for group discussions (i.e., 20–50 participants) on topics in quantum research, practice, education, and applications. Workshops provide opportunities for researchers, practitioners, scientists, engineers, entrepreneurs, developers, students, educators, programmers, and newcomers to exchange and discuss scientific and engineering ideas early before they have matured to warrant a conference or journal publication. In this manner, an IEEE Quantum Week workshop is an incubator for a scientific community to form a research roadmap or share a research agenda. Workshops are the key to sustaining, growing, and evolving IEEE Quantum Week in the future. Note IEEE Quantum Week is a highly multidisciplinary quantum computing venue where you can discuss challenges and opportunities with quantum researchers, scientists, engineers, entrepreneurs, developers, students, practitioners, educators, programmers, and newcomers. Established Quantum Week Workshops may include a paper track.

Each workshop at IEEE Quantum Week 2025 is one day long (i.e., no half-day workshops). A QCE25 workshop must last 4.5 hours (i.e., 3 sessions of 90 mins with breaks in between the three sessions). Participation in an IEEE Quantum Week 2025 workshop should be open to all registered attendees. For more information about QCE25 Workshop Proposal submissions, please refer to QCE25 Workshop's CFP webpage, including contact information on the QCE25 Workshop co-chairs.

Tutorials

The shortage of skilled labour is one of the quantum computing sector’s most significant challenges. The week-long tutorials program, with tutorials by leading experts, is aimed squarely at workforce development and training considerations. The tutorials are ideally suited for developing quantum champions for industry, academia, and government, and building expertise for emerging quantum ecosystems. IEEE Quantum Week 2025 will cover a broad range of topics in quantum computing and technologies, including a lineup of fantastic hands-on tutorials on development and applications. Note IEEE Quantum Week is a highly multidisciplinary quantum computing venue where you can discuss challenges and opportunities with quantum researchers, scientists, engineers, entrepreneurs, developers, students, practitioners, educators, programmers, and newcomers.

Each tutorial at QCE25 is 3 hours (two sessions of 90 mins). For more information about Tutorial Proposal submissions, please refer to QCE25 Tutorial's CFP webpage, including contact information on the QCE25 Tutorials co-chairs.

Panels

IEEE Quantum Week 2025 aims to facilitate enlightening and impactful discussions among experts on different perspectives of quantum computing and engineering. Suggested panel topics include but are not limited to quantum technologies, quantum start-ups, quantum AI, hardware-software co-design, hybrid quantum-classical computing, distributed quantum computing, applications, post-quantum cryptography, quantum ethics, quantum programming education & training, quantum workforce training, or frontiers of quantum information science & algorithms. The goal is to gather diverse quantum researchers and practitioners to share their insightful perspectives and engage the broader community in a dialogue. Ideally, panel organizers and panellists attend a substantial part of Quantum Week 2025 rather than just dropping in for only a panel appearance.

The length of each panel session at QCE25 is 45-90 minutes. For more information about Panel Proposal submissions, please refer to QCE25 Panel's CFP webpage, including contact information on the QCE25 Panels co-chairs.

Posters

The IEEE Quantum Week Posters program presents excellent opportunities for graduate students, undergraduate students, researchers, practitioners, entrepreneurs, and start-ups to showcase their work and engage with the international quantum computing R&D community during the IEEE Quantum Week Exhibits. Posters are intended to stimulate discussions on recent advances, experiences, and challenges in quantum computing and engineering.

A Poster submission can be on any topic related to quantum computing and engineering and requires two parts: (1) a two-page poster paper that includes all the trimmings of a regular paper (i.e., title, keywords, abstract, contents, and references; and (2) the actual poster to be displayed on a Poster board in the QCE25 Posters and Exhibits area. Two-page Poster abstracts are peer-reviewed by members of the Posters Program Committee. Accepted poster papers will appear in the QCE25 proceedings. Please refer to the QCE24 Proceedings Volume 2 for examples of two-page poster papers.

Posters must be presented in person at QCE25 at the Convention Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA. Poster presentations will be scheduled Monday-Thursday in the Posters and Exhibits space at QCE25. For more information about QCE25 Poster Proposal submissions, please refer to QCE25 Poster's CFP webpage, which includes contact information for the QCE25 Posters co-chairs.

Birds-of-a-Feather (BoF) Sessions

QCE25 Birds-of-a-Feather sessions, or BoFs for short, are informal gatherings of persons interested in a particular topic. The IEEE Quantum Week program will feature scheduled BoF Sessions addressing timely or emerging topics of interest in Quantum Computing and Engineering.

BoF sessions at QCE25 are lively 45-90-minute discussions. For more information about BoF proposal submissions, please refer to QCE25 BoF's CFP webpage, which includes contact information for the QCE25 BoFs co-chairs.

Publication

Papers accepted and presented at IEEE International Conference on Quantum Computing & Engineering (QCE24) will be submitted to IEEE Xplore Digital Library and IEEE Computer Society Digital Library (CSDL) in September 2025.
The best QCE25 papers will be recommended to the journals IEEE Transactions on Quantum Engineering (TQE) and ACM Transactions on Quantum Computing (TQC).
QCE25 will award Best Paper Awards for the individual Technical Program Tracks and will be announced before the conference. The QCE25 Best Paper Awards will be presented to the winners before a plenary keynote presentation throughout the conference week.

Committees

Organizing Committee

General Chair:
- Candace Culhane, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL)
Finance Chair:
- Luu Nguyen, PsiQuantum
Program Board Chair:
- Greg Byrd, NC State University
- Hausi Müller, University of Victoria
Event Program Manager:
- Carmen Saliba, IEEE Computer Society
Exhibits & Sponsorship Manager & Fulfillment:
- Ronald Moreau, Exhibit & Sponsorship Sales Manager
- Amir Draquez, IEEE Computer Society
- Munmy Corey, Exhibitor Services & Operations Specialist
Technical Paper Chair:
- TBA
Workshops Chairs:
- TBA
Tutorials Chairs:
- TBA
Panels Chairs:
- TBA
Posters Chairs:
- TBA
Birds-of-a-Feather Chairs:
- TBA
Standards Chair
- TBA
Student Volunteers Chair
- TBA
Diversity & Inclusion (DEI) Chair
- TBA
Student Grants Chair
- TBA
Publications Chairs:
- Patrick Kellenberger, IEEE Computer Society
Publicity Chairs:
- TBA
Marketing & Communications:
- Michelle Tubb, IEEE Computer Society
Registration Manager:
- Marie Trinh, IEEE Computer Society
- Tricia Yamaguchi, IEEE Computer Society
A/V & Virtual Platform Manager:
- Steve Woods, IEEE Computer Society

Technical Program Tracks

Technical Paper Co-Chairs:
- TBA
Track Chairs:
- Quantum Algorithms (QALG)
  - TBA
- Quantum Applications (QAPP)
  - TBA
- Quantum System Software (QSYS)
  - TBA
- Quantum Machine Learning (QML)
  - TBA
- Quantum Technologies and Systems Engineering (QTEM)
  - TBA
- Quantum Photonics (QPHO)
  - TBA
- Quantum Networking & Communications (QNET)
  - TBA

Venue

IEEE Quantum Week 202, the 6th IEEE International Conference on Quantum Computing & Engineering (QCE25), will be held at the Convention Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA, from Sunday, August 31 to Friday, September 5, 2025. Please note Sunday, August 31, is a full conference day.

Contact

Questions about submissions regarding paper or proposal submissions should be emailed to the respective co-chairs mentioned above. Other questions about QCE24 or IEEE Quantum can be directed as follows:

IEEE QCE25 General Chair, Candace Culhane, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) — msculhane@aol.com
IEEE QCE25 Finance Chair Greg Byrd, NC State University — gbyrd@ncsu.edu
IEEE QCE25 Program Board Chair, Hausi Müller, University of Victoria — hausimuller@gmail.com

The 4th Quantum Science and Engineering Education Conference (QSEEC 2025)

Quantum Science and Engineering Education Conference (QSEEC) is an annual conference where education researchers, practitioners, and students come together to discuss methodologies for curriculum and tool development for instruction and teaching. QSEEC emphasizes the need for quantum science and engineering education at all levels, translating from teachable skills to real-world applications and sharing perspectives from students, educators, and professionals alike. We welcome contributions on all approaches and learners from any background, stage of learning, or geographical location.

Examples of welcome topics include, but are not limited to:

Best practices for teaching quantum science and engineering concepts
Hands-on lab design for in-classroom or virtual instruction
Effectiveness of quantum software tools with a curricular component or games with quantum phenomena in their game mechanics
Findings from organizing courses, boot camps, workshops, teacher training, or hackathons
Methodologies for quantum education to better reach larger or underrepresented audiences and improve their participation and retention
Work on code tutorials, comics, videos, lectures, and all other media formats, such as detailed descriptions of the development as a resource for others, usability to grasp concepts, or appeal to different audiences.
Review of the landscape of a topical area, geographical region, demographic, or other aspect of quantum education and/or outreach
Description of a proposed course, curriculum, or standards framework supported by the rationale for its structure

This is the fourth edition of this conference. Please refer to QSEEC24 for the scope and topics of this conference. QSEEC is collocated with the IEEE International Conference on Quantum Computing & Engineering (QCE25), aka IEEE Quantum Week 2025. QCE25 and QSEEC25 share the EasyChair submission system and CVent conference registration system.