

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

Opening Keynote 1 - Prof. Will Oliver, MIT
Devonshire Ballroom
13:15

Opening Keynote 2 - Prof. Mark Saffman, UW-Madison
Devonshire Ballroom
13:50
14:30
Dr. David Stephen
Quantinuum
Talk 1
Devonshire Ballroom
Talk 1

15:30
PM Coffee Break & Exhibition
3rd Floor Prefunction
15:00
Prof. Josiah Sinclair
UW-Madison
Talk 2
Devonshire Ballroom
Talk 2

16:00
Dr. Daniel Crow
Atom Computing
Talk 3
Devonshire Ballroom
Talk 3

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

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

18:00
Refresh Break
3rd Floor Prefunction

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

7:00
Breakfast & Exhibition Hall
3rd Floor Prefunction

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

10:10
Coffee Break & Exhibition Hall
3rd Floor Prefunction
ABSTRACT
10:40
Dr. Max Hays
MIT
Talk 3
Devonshire Ballroom
Talk 2

11:10
Dr. Anil Murani
Alice & Bob
Talk 4
Devonshire Ballroom
Talk 3

11:40
Dr. Eyob A. Sete
Rigetti Computing
Talk 5
Devonshire Ballroom
Talk 4

12:10
Talk 5
Devonshire Ballroom
Dr. Emma Rosenfeld
Google Quantum AI
Talk 6

12:40
Lunch & Exhibition Hall
Cambridge (Lunch) and 3rd Floor Prefunction
13:40

Fireside Chat - Dr. Anna Grasselino, Fermilab & Dr. Itamar Sivan
Devonshire Ballroom
14:10
Dr. Blake Johnson
IBM Quantum
Talk 7
Devonshire Ballroom
Talk 6

14:40
Dr. Felix Rucker
Kiutra
Talk 8
Devonshire Ballroom
Talk 7

15:10
Prof. Wolfgang Pfaff
U of Illinois
Talk 9
Devonshire Ballroom
Talk 8

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

18:10
Dr. Murphy Niu
UCSB
Talk 11
Devonshire Ballroom
Talk 10


Keynote - Smriti Bajaj, Dell Technologies
Devonshire Ballroom
18:40
19:30
Dinner & Fun
Cambridge
07:30
Breakfast & Exhibition Hall
3rd Floor Prefunction

Keynote - Dr. Andre Saraiva, Diraq
Devonshire Ballroom
08:30
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
Talk 5
Devonshire Ballroom
Talk 5

12:10
Talk 6
Devonshire Ballroom
Dr. Denis Chevallier
Horizon Quantum
Talk 6


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)

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



































































