

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
13:15

Opening Keynote 1 - Prof. Will Oliver, MIT
Title of talk
Distributed simulation of quantum dynamics via adaptive quantum and classical networking
Devonshire Ballroom
13:50

Opening Keynote 2 - Prof. Mark Saffman, UW-Madison
Title of talk
Distributed simulation of quantum dynamics via adaptive quantum and classical networking
Devonshire Ballroom
14:30
Dr. David Stephen
Quantinuum
Talk 1
Devonshire Ballroom
Talk 1

15:00
Prof. Josiah Sinclair
UW-Madison
Talk 2
Devonshire Ballroom
Talk 2

15:30
PM Coffee Break & Exhibition
3rd Floor Prefunction
16:00
Dr. Daniel Crow
Atom Computing
Designing neutral atom quantum processors
Devonshire Ballroom
Designing neutral atom quantum processors

16:30
Dr. Nicolas Delfosse
IonQ
Talk 4
Devonshire Ballroom

Talk 4
17:00
Dr. Adam Paetznick
Microsoft
Talk 5
Devonshire Ballroom
Talk 5

18:15

Keynote - Dr. Gaurav Gyawali, HPE
Distributed simulation of quantum dynamics via adaptive quantum and classical networking
Distributed simulation of quantum dynamics via adaptive quantum and classical networking
Devonshire Ballroom
17:30
Talk 6
Devonshire Ballroom
Dr. Shane Caldwell
Nvidia
Talk 6

18:00
Refresh Break
3rd Floor Prefunction
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
7:00
Breakfast & Exhibition Hall
3rd Floor Prefunction
08:00

Keynote - Prof. Morten Kjaergaard, NBI
Title of talk
The Orchestration Gap in Real-Time QEC
Devonshire Ballroom
08:40
Special Talk - Prof. John Martinis (Online / Prize Announcement)
Devonshire Ballroom
09:10
Prof. Robert McDermott
UW-Madison/Qolab
Talk 2
Devonshire Ballroom
Talk 2

09:40
Dr. Max Hays
MIT
Bosonic Error Correction with Fluxonium
Devonshire Ballroom
Bosonic Error Correction with Fluxonium

10:10
Coffee Break & Exhibition Hall
3rd Floor Prefunction
ABSTRACT
10:40
Dr. Anil Murani
Alice & Bob
Talk 4
Devonshire Ballroom
Talk 4

11:10

Dr. Eyob A. Sete
Rigetti Computing
Scaling Chiplet-Based Superconducting Quantum Processors Toward Fault Tolerance
Scaling Chiplet-Based Superconducting Quantum Processors Toward Fault Tolerance
Devonshire Ballroom
11:40
Talk 6
Devonshire Ballroom
Dr. Emma Rosenfeld
Google Quantum AI
Talk 6

12:10
Lunch & Exhibition Hall
Cambridge (Lunch) and 3rd Floor Prefunction
13:10

Fireside Chat - Dr. Anna Grasselino, Fermilab & Dr. Itamar Sivan
Devonshire Ballroom
13:40
Dr. Blake Johnson
IBM Quantum
Talk 7
Devonshire Ballroom
Talk 7

14:10
Dr. Felix Rucker
Kiutra
Talk 8
Devonshire Ballroom
Talk 8

14:40
Prof. Wolfgang Pfaff
U of Illinois
Talk 9
Devonshire Ballroom
Talk 9

15:10
Poster Session, Coffee Break & Exhibition Hall
Cambridge (Poster Session) and 3rd Floor Prefunction (Exhibits)
16:40
Dr. Volodymyr Sivak
Google Quantum AI
Devonshire Ballroom
Reinforcement learning control of quantum error correction

17:10

Dr. Marc-Antoine Lemonde
Nord Quantique
Scaling Hardware-Efficient Bosonic Quantum Error Correction
Scaling Hardware-Efficient Bosonic Quantum Error Correction
Devonshire Ballroom
17:40
Dr. Murphy Niu
UCSB
Talk 12
Devonshire Ballroom
Talk 12

18:10

Keynote - Smriti Bajaj, Dell Technologies
The Orchestration Gap in Real-Time QEC
The Orchestration Gap in Real-Time QEC
Devonshire Ballroom
18:50
Exhibition Hall & Networking
3rd Floor Prefunction
20:00
Dinner & Fun
Cambridge
07:30
Breakfast & Exhibition Hall
3rd Floor Prefunction
08:30

Keynote - Dr. Andre Saraiva, Diraq
Title of talk
The Orchestration Gap in Real-Time QEC
Devonshire Ballroom
09:10
Dr. Jonas Schuff
Intel
Talk 1
Devonshire Ballroom
Talk 1

09:40
Dr. Thaddeus Ladd
IBM/HRL
Talk 2
Devonshire Ballroom
Talk 2

10:10
Dr. Ilai Schwartz
Nvision
Talk 3
Devonshire Ballroom
Talk 3

10:40
Coffee Break & Exhibition Hall
3rd Floor Prefunction
ABSTRACT
11:10
Prof. Daniel Lidar
Quantum Elements
Talk 4
Devonshire Ballroom
Talk 4

11:40

Dr. Ricky Oliver
Google Quantum
Adaptive Quantum Circuits on a Superconducting Processor
Adaptive Quantum Circuits on a Superconducting Processor
Devonshire Ballroom
12:10
Talk 6
Devonshire Ballroom
Dr. Denis Chevallier
Horizon Quantum
Talk 6

12:40
Poster winner
IBM Quantum
Talk 7
Devonshire Ballroom
Talk 7
13:00

Keynote - Dr. Yonatan Cohen, QM
Title of talk
The Orchestration Gap in Real-Time QEC
Devonshire Ballroom
13:40
Lunch & Exhibition Hall
Cambridge (Lunch) and 3rd Floor Prefunction
13:30
Closing Remarks, Dr. Itamar Sivan
Devonshire Ballroom
AQC26 Agenda
(Tentative)

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

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

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

AQC25 Highlights
155
Participants
From academia and industry

28
Presentations and academic sessions
Keynotes and talks by leading experts, including two physics Nobel Prize laureates.

23
Poster presentations
Showcasing cutting-edge research

13
Exhibiting companies
Presenting their latest innovations

16
Sponsors
Our sponsors play a vital role in enabling this event and fostering collaboration across academia and industry.

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

How to Get There
The Langham Hotel, Chicago
330 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60611 USA



































































