About us

The IEEE QAI conference is a leading international forum at the intersection of quantum computing and artificial intelligence. It welcomes original research submissions that advance this rapidly evolving field and provides a platform to share recent developments and connect with the global research community.

Important Dates

Tue, Jun 30, 2026
Submission deadline

Call For Paper

Quantum Machine Learning
Quantum Logic and Reasoning
Quantum Algorithms for Optimisation Problems
Quantum Evolutionary Algorithms
Hybrid Quantum/Classical Methods for AI
AI for Quantum Algorithms/Circuit Design
AI for Quantum Calibration and Error Mitigation
Quantum Data Preprocessing
Quantum Kernels
Quantum AI Hardware
Quantum Variational Models
Quantum Adiabatic Model
Quantum Generative AI
Quantum Natural Language Processing
Quantum Game Theory
Quantum AI Applications in Power Networks, Drug Discovery, Healthcare, Finance, Transport, Resource Management, Security, etc.
Quantum AI Explainability and Ethics

The IEEE QAI 2026 welcomes original, unpublished, and innovative research submissions in all areas of quantum artificial intelligence. Submissions will be evaluated based on Originality, Scientific Rigor, Relevance, Clarity and Presentation, and Impact and Innovation.

Committee

General Chairs

Dr Amir Pourabdollah

Nottingham Trent University

Prof Gerardo Adesso

General Co-Chair

University of Nottingham

Program Chairs

Prof Giovanni Acampora

University of Naples

Prof Ahmad Lotfi

Nottingham Trent University

Prof Niko Piatkowski

TU Dortmund

Technical Chairs

Dr Madalin Guta

University of Nottingham

Dr Colin Wilmott

Nottingham Trent University

Finance Chair

Dr Autilia Vitiello

University of Naples

Local Chair

Amir Alizadeh

Nottingham Trent University

Collaboration and Engagement Chair

Dr Mina Abbaszadeh

University College London

Industry Liaison Chair

Prof Samanta Piano

University of Nottingham

Inclusion and Diversity Chair

Dr Azi Meskaran

Nottingham Trent University

Workshops & Special Sessions Chairs

Prof Jonathan Hirst

University of Nottingham

Dr Autilia Vitiello

University of Naples

Publicity Chairs

Dr Julie Greensmith

University of Nottingham

Prof Chang-Shing Lee

Tainan University, Taiwan

Publication Chair

Dr Chao Chen

University of Nottingham