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.

The IEEE QAI 2026 welcomes original, unpublished, and innovative research submissions in all areas of quantum artificial intelligence. Topics of interests include but are not limited to:

• 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 Machine Learning
• 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

Submissions will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

• Originality: Contributions must present novel insights or methods not previously published.
• Scientific Rigor: Research should be grounded in rigorous methodologies and demonstrate sound theoretical or experimental results.
• Relevance: The work must align with the conference’s themes and address significant challenges in Quantum AI.
• Clarity and Presentation: Papers should be well-written, logically structured, and provide sufficient technical detail.
• Impact and Innovation: Submissions should outline potential implications for academia, industry, or societal challenges

Organisation Team:

General Chair:
Dr Amir Pourabdollah (Nottingham Trent University)

General Co-Chair:
Prof Gerardo Adesso (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)