3rd Workshop on Quantum Algorithms, Software and Applied Research
Cleveland, OH, USA — July 13, 2026
Co-located with ACM HPDC 2026
Website: https://sites.google.com/view/quasar25
[About]
QUASAR 2026 is the 3rd Workshop on Quantum Algorithms, Software and Applied Research, co-located with ACM HPDC 2026. The workshop focuses on quantum algorithms, software, and applied research at the intersection of quantum computing and high-performance computing, with particular emphasis on information processing and information retrieval. Building on the success of previous editions—QUASAR 2024 (Pisa, Italy) and QUASAR 2025 (Notre Dame, IN, USA)—QUASAR provides a focused forum for presenting recent advances and fostering interaction between researchers across disciplines, with strong encouragement for early-career participation.
[Submission]
The 3rd Workshop on Quantum Algorithms, Software and Applied Research (QUASAR 2026) invites submissions of original, unpublished research papers on quantum algorithms, quantum software, and applied quantum computing, with a particular focus on information processing and information retrieval. QUASAR 2026 provides a focused forum at the intersection of quantum computing and high-performance computing, covering theory, software, systems, and applications, including hybrid quantum–classical approaches.
Papers authored solely or primarily by postgraduate students and postdoctoral researchers are particularly encouraged.
Relevant topics include, but are not limited to:
- Grover-inspired algorithms and amplitude amplification techniques
- Quantum search and information retrieval applications
- Practical implementations on near-term and fault-tolerant quantum hardware
- Hybrid quantum–classical approaches leveraging Grover-style primitives
- Theoretical limits, refinements, variants, and extensions of Grover's algorithm
- Critical assessments of applicability, performance, and scalability
[Special focus]
30 Years of Grover's Algorithm (1996–2026)
Submissions related to Grover's algorithm, quantum search, amplitude amplification, and related paradigms are strongly encouraged.
[Real Quantum Computer Visit]
During QUASAR 2026, participants will visit the IBM quantum computer hosted at the Cleveland Clinic, located within short walking distance from the workshop venue. The visit will offer the opportunity to see a real, operational quantum computing system and to interact with researchers working on quantum hardware, software, and applications.
[Submission Details]
Paper length: 5–8 pages (excluding appendices)
Format: ACM sigconf LaTeX template
Review process: Single-blind
Submission system: HotCRP
Accepted papers will be published in the ACM workshop proceedings
[Important Dates]
Submission deadline: March 16, 2026
Notification: April 24, 2026
Camera-ready: May 16, 2026
Workshop: July 13, 2026
[Venue]
Tinkham Veale University Center,
Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, USA
[Contact]
Arianna Pavone (University of Palermo) ariannamaria.pavone@unipa.it
Francesco Pio Marino (University of Catania) francesco.marino@phd.unict.it
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