IBM Opens QDC 2026 Applications for 3-Day Quantum Advantage Event
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Updated · IBM · Jun 29
IBM Opens QDC 2026 Applications for 3-Day Quantum Advantage Event
3 articles · Updated · IBM · Jun 29
Summary
Applications opened June 29 for IBM Quantum Developer Conference 2026, a selective three-day event in Chicago scheduled for Nov. 11-13.
IBM is positioning the conference around quantum advantage, with sessions on how it is being achieved, validated and scaled across domains rather than treated as a purely theoretical goal.
Invited attendees will get lectures, demos, hands-on workshops, coding challenges and office hours focused on Qiskit tools, benchmarking, quantum-centric supercomputing, error correction and fault-tolerant progress.
Aug. 10 marks first-round acceptances, Sept. 21 is the application deadline and Oct. 12 is the final acceptance date; IBM says space is limited and prioritizes active Qiskit users with relevant research or development experience.
Recordings will be posted on IBM Quantum Platform after the event, extending access to roadmap updates and community advantage claims beyond in-person attendees.