The Quantum Australia Conference 2026 program is confirmed, and it’s exceptional.
The final sessions are locked in. The speaker lineup is set. And what’s emerging is one of the most dynamic and cross-sector quantum programs Australia has hosted.
It’s where researchers, industry leaders, investors and policymakers come together, connecting breakthrough science with real-world application, capital and capability.
From frontier research and commercial translation to defence, energy, finance and health, QAC2026 is where quantum moves from promise to performance.
With 20+ sessions confirmed, here’s a glimpse of what you can expect:
Opening Keynote: A Quantum Leap Toward Commercialisation
A global view of where quantum is generating real revenue, how investment is accelerating, and what this means for organisations preparing to scale.
Quantum on the Front Line: Defence & Space in the Race for Advantage
Where researchers, primes and government are deploying real capability today, and what must happen next.
Seeing the Subsurface: Quantum Sensing for a Smarter Energy & Resources Future
Industry end users and innovators discussing how quantum sensing is moving into operational environments.
Backing the Quantum Future: Inside the VC Perspective
Researchers and founders meet capital, and investors share what they’re really backing.
Global Quantum Horizons
National strategy meets international opportunity, and collaboration.
Quantum for Health
Where clinical leaders, researchers and technology developers intersect.
Quantum in Finance: From Global Pilots to Secure Competitive Advantage
Global banking, sovereign capability and quantum research in one conversation.
Closing Keynote Featuring
Keynote for the Gala Dinner
This program is built around cross-sector collision. Researchers connecting with end users. Quantum industry engaging with capital. Investors hearing directly from technical leaders.
With the program, networking sessions and pre-conference activties confirmed, now is the time to secure your place.
Warm regards,
Petra Andrén
CEO, Quantum Australia
South Australian Industry Engagement Workshops in partnership with the Government of South Australia
International and interstate delegates seeking deeper engagement with South Australia’s industry ecosystem are invited to participate in a curated series of high-level workshops, site visits and roundtable discussions.
Send your EOI to DSD.InvestSAevents@sa.gov.au
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