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OCTOBER 26-28 2026
THE LANGHAM HOTEL, CHICAGO

AQC26

AQC26

Adaptive Quantum Circuits

Quantum computing is entering a new phase

Quantum computing is entering a new phase:

Quantum circuits are no longer fixed sequences, but can adapt in real time through mid-circuit measurements, conditional logic, and classical feedback loops within the coherence window of the qubits. These adaptive methods are moving from theory into practice, becoming critical for scalable calibration, quantum error correction, and enhanced algorithmic performance across multiple architectures.

Adaptive Quantum Circuits (AQC) conference offers a unique chance to engage directly with the forefront of quantum research, build collaborations across communities, and shape the direction of this rapidly evolving field.

Topics will include adaptive protocols, mid-circuit measurements, dynamic calibration, quantum error correction, decoding, and hybrid quantum–classical computing. These capabilities are central not only to advancing towards fault tolerance, but also to delivering useful performance in today’s devices.

Confirmed Speakers

AQC26 Agenda

* Subject to minor changes

  • 10:00

    Registration

    Cambridge (Lunch), 3rd Floor Prefunction (Exhibits)

    12:00

    Lunch & Exhibition Hall

    Cambridge (Lunch), 3rd Floor Prefunction (Exhibits)

    ABSTRACT

    13:00

    QM Opening Remarks - Dr. Itamar Sivan

    Devonshire Ballroom

    13:10

    State Welcome Address

    Devonshire Ballroom

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    Opening Keynote 1 - Prof. Will Oliver, MIT

    Devonshire Ballroom

    13:15

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    Opening Keynote 2 - Prof. Mark Saffman, UW-Madison

    Devonshire Ballroom

    13:50

    14:30

    Dr. David Stephen

    Quantinuum

    Talk 1

    Devonshire Ballroom

    Talk 1

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    15:30

    PM Coffee Break & Exhibition

    3rd Floor Prefunction

    15:00

    Prof. Josiah Sinclair

    UW-Madison

    Talk 2

    Devonshire Ballroom

    Talk 2

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    16:00

    Dr. Daniel Crow

    Atom Computing

    Talk 3

    Devonshire Ballroom

    Talk 3

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    16:30

    Dr. Nicolas Delfosse

    IonQ

    Talk 4

    Devonshire Ballroom

    Abstract

    Talk 4

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    17:00

    Dr. Adam Paetznick

    Microsoft

    Talk 5

    Devonshire Ballroom

    Talk 5

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    18:00

    Refresh Break

    3rd Floor Prefunction

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    Keynote - Dr. Gaurav Gyawali, HPE

    Devonshire Ballroom

    18:15

    18:55

    Interactive panel (Emma R. (Google), Adam P. (Microsoft), Nicolas D. (IonQ), Yonatan C. (QM), Thaddeus L. (HRL))

    Devonshire Ballroom

    19:45

    Cocktail Reception & Dinner

    Travelle Lounge and Restaurant

    17:30

    Talk 6

    Devonshire Ballroom

    Dr. Shane Caldwell

    Nvidia

    Talk 6

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  • 7:00

    Breakfast & Exhibition Hall

    3rd Floor Prefunction

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    Keynote - Prof. Morten Kjaergaard, NBI

    Devonshire Ballroom

    08:30

    09:10

    Special Talk - Prof. John Martinis (Online / Prize Announcement)

    Devonshire Ballroom

    09:40

    Prof. Robert McDermott

    UW-Madison/Qolab

    Talk 2

    Devonshire Ballroom

    Talk 1

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    10:10

    Coffee Break & Exhibition Hall

    3rd Floor Prefunction

    ABSTRACT

    10:40

    Dr. Max Hays

    MIT

    Talk 3

    Devonshire Ballroom

    Talk 2

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    11:10

    Dr. Anil Murani

    Alice & Bob

    Talk 4

    Devonshire Ballroom

    Talk 3

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    11:40

    Dr. Eyob A. Sete

    Rigetti Computing

    Talk 5

    Devonshire Ballroom

    Talk 4

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    12:10

    Talk 5

    Devonshire Ballroom

    Dr. Emma Rosenfeld

    Google Quantum AI

    Talk 6

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    12:40

    Lunch & Exhibition Hall

    Cambridge (Lunch) and 3rd Floor Prefunction

    13:40

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    Fireside Chat - Dr. Anna Grasselino, Fermilab & Dr. Itamar Sivan

    Devonshire Ballroom

    14:10

    Dr. Blake Johnson

    IBM Quantum

    Talk 7

    Devonshire Ballroom

    Talk 6

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    14:40

    Dr. Felix Rucker

    Kiutra

    Talk 8

    Devonshire Ballroom

    Talk 7

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    15:10

    Prof. Wolfgang Pfaff

    U of Illinois

    Talk 9

    Devonshire Ballroom

    Talk 8

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    15:40

    Poster Session, Coffee Break & Exhibition Hall

    Cambridge (Poster Session) and 3rd Floor Prefunction (Exhibits)

    17:40

    Dr. Marc-Antoine Lemonde

    Nord Quantique

    Talk 10

    Devonshire Ballroom

    Talk 9

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    18:10

    Dr. Murphy Niu

    UCSB

    Talk 11

    Devonshire Ballroom

    Talk 10

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    Keynote - Smriti Bajaj, Dell Technologies

    Devonshire Ballroom

    18:40

    19:30

    Dinner & Fun

    Cambridge

  • 07:30

    Breakfast & Exhibition Hall

    3rd Floor Prefunction

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    Keynote - Dr. Andre Saraiva, Diraq

    Devonshire Ballroom

    08:30

    09:10

    Dr. Jonas Schuff

    Intel

    Talk 1

    Devonshire Ballroom

    Talk 1

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    09:40

    Dr. Thaddeus Ladd

    IBM/HRL

    Talk 2

    Devonshire Ballroom

    Talk 2

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    10:10

    Dr. Ilai Schwartz

    Nvision

    Talk 3

    Devonshire Ballroom

    Talk 3

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    10:40

    Coffee Break & Exhibition Hall

    3rd Floor Prefunction

    ABSTRACT

    11:10

    Prof. Daniel Lidar

    Quantum Elements

    Talk 4

    Devonshire Ballroom

    Talk 4

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    11:40

    Dr. Ricky Oliver

    Google Quantum

    Talk 5

    Devonshire Ballroom

    Talk 5

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    12:10

    Talk 6

    Devonshire Ballroom

    Dr. Denis Chevallier

    Horizon Quantum

    Talk 6

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    Keynote - Dr. Yonatan Cohen, QM

    Devonshire Ballroom

    13:00

    12:40

    Poster winner

    IBM Quantum

    Talk 7

    Devonshire Ballroom

    Talk 7

    13:30

    Closing Remarks, Dr. Itamar Sivan

    Devonshire Ballroom

    13:40

    Lunch & Exhibition Hall

    Cambridge (Lunch) and 3rd Floor Prefunction

AQC26 Agenda

(Tentative)

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DAY 1

OCT 26, 2026

10:00 - 12:00

Conference registration

10:00 

10:00 - 12:00

Conference registration

12:00 

12:00 - 13:30

Lunch & exhibition hall

13:30

13:30 - 16:00

OPENING
Keynote & plenary sessions

16:00 - 16:30

Coffee break & exhibition hall

16:00

16:30 - 19:00

Keynote & plenary sessions

16:30

19:30 - 21:30

Welcome cocktail reception

19:30

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DAY 2

OCT 27, 2026

8:00 - 9:00

Breakfast & exhibition hall

8:00

9:00 - 11:00

Keynote & plenary sessions

9:00

11:00 - 11:30

Coffee break &

exhibition hall

11:00

11:30 - 13:00

Keynote & plenary sessions

11:30

13:00 - 14:30

Lunch & exhibition hall

13:00

14:30 - 16:00

Keynote & plenary sessions

14:30

16:00 - 17:30

Coffee break, poster session & exhibition hall

16:00

17:30 - 19:00

Keynote & plenary sessions

17:30

19:30 - 21:30

Roundtables & special dinner

19:30

19:30 - 21:30

Roundtables & special dinner

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DAY 3

OCT 28, 2026

8:00 - 9:00

Breakfast & exhibition hall

8:00

9:00 - 11:00

Keynote & plenary sessions

9:00

11:00 - 11:30

Coffee break & exhibition hall

11:00

11:30 - 13:30

CLOSING
Keynote & plenary sessions

11:30

13:30 - 15:00

Lunch

13:30

16:30 - 19:00

Keynote & plenary sessions

16:30 - 19:00

Keynote & plenary sessions

16:30 - 19:00

Keynote & plenary sessions

16:30 - 19:00

Keynote & plenary sessions

Conference Hotel - The Langham, Chicago

Conference Hotel
 The Langham, Chicago

We are pleased to offer a special conference rate 
for the conference nights: October 26-27, 2026

We are pleased to offer a special conference rate for the conference nights: 

October 26-27, 2026

$369

Per night

(Plus applicable taxes)

We are pleased to offer a special conference rate at The Langham, Chicago for the conference nights October 26-27, 2026

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AQC25 Highlights

155

Participants

From academia and industry

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28

Presentations and academic sessions

Keynotes and talks by leading experts, including two physics Nobel Prize laureates.

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23

Poster presentations

Showcasing cutting-edge research

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13

Exhibiting companies

Presenting their latest innovations

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16

Sponsors

Our sponsors play a vital role in enabling this event and fostering collaboration across academia and industry.

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2

Nights of networking, great food, and engaging activities

Starting with a cocktail reception and wrapping up with a lively pizza and beer night and roundtables, bringing the
community together

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How to Get There

The Langham Hotel, Chicago
330 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60611 USA

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