The Australian Quantum Software Network Conference

The Australian Quantum Software Network Conference brings together researchers, developers, industry leaders and emerging talent from across the quantum software ecosystem.

The conference will focus on three major themes: quantum algorithms, quantum sensing and quantum simulation. The program will feature tutorials, invited presentations and contributed talks designed to encourage discussion, knowledge sharing and collaboration across the Australian and international quantum communities.

Held in Sydney from 9–11 February 2027, the conference will provide a forum for sharing new ideas, addressing technical challenges and building connections across academia, and industry. Participants will explore the tools, methods and partnerships needed to advance quantum software research and development in Australia and beyond.

9-11 February, 2027

Location: Sydney Central Business District

Abstract submission for presentation at the conference (research/technical level). Submission deadline: 2nd October 2026 Anywhere on Earth.

Accepted submissions will be announced around late October 2026.

Registration fee: $250AUD. Details to be announced soon.

Invited speakers:

Andrew Doherty (University of Sydney)
Barry Sanders (University of Calgary)
Casey Myers (University of Western Australia)
Eleanor Rieffel (University of Queensland)
Elliot Eklund (University of Sydney)
Francesco Campaioli (RMIT University)
Gopikrishnan Muraleedharan (BTQ)
Hakop Pashayan (Hon Hai (Foxconn) Research Institute)
Howard Wiseman (Griffith University)
Jared Cole (DIRAQ, RMIT University)
Jingbo Wang (University of Western Australia)
Kavan Modi (Singapore University of Technology and Design)
Maria Kieferova (University of Technology, Sydney)
Nana Liu (Shanghai Jiao Tong University)
Pedro C.S. Costa (ContinoQuantum)

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