Workshop on Quantum Computing and Networking for Smart Systems
Co-located with IEEE SMARTCOMP 2026, Messina, Italy
22–25 June 2026
Quantum technologies are rapidly emerging as enablers of next-generation smart systems. From optimization and machine learning to secure communications and distributed computing, quantum computing and quantum networking offer unprecedented opportunities—but also raise significant research challenges. QCNS 2026 aims to bring together researchers from smart computing, IoT, CPS, networking, quantum computing, and quantum communications to explore these opportunities.
## Topics of interest include
Hybrid classical–quantum applications for smart systems
Quantum machine learning for sensor data and IoT analytics
Quantum optimization for transportation, mobility, logistics, energy, and resource allocation
Quantum key distribution and quantum-safe security for smart infrastructures
Protocols and architectures for quantum networks and distributed quantum computing
Integration of quantum devices with edge/fog/cloud architectures
Tools, simulators, and testbeds for quantum-enhanced smart systems
Implementations, prototypes, and real-world demonstrations
Frameworks for evaluating the impact and feasibility of quantum applications
## Submission Guidelines
Papers must follow the IEEE conference format, with a maximum length of 6 pages.
Submission will be handled via Submit your paper to EDAS at https://edas.info/N34466.
All accepted papers will be included in the SMARTCOMP 2026 Workshop Proceedings and published in IEEE Xplore. Simultaneous submissions to other workshops/conferences are NOT allowed.
## Important dates
Paper submission deadline: 9 March 2026
Notification to authors: 22 April 2026
Camera-ready deadline: to be announced later
Workshop date: 22 June 2026
## Organizers
Claudio Cicconetti, CNR-IIT
Sara Marzella, CINECA
Mansur Ziiatdinov, University of Messina
Luciano Lenzini, University of Pisa (Steering Committee Chair)
## Contacts
Email: qcns2026-chairs@edas.info
Website: https://qcns.iit.cnr.it/
On behalf of the organizers,
Mansur Ziiatdinov
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