The Quantum Australia Conference is the nation’s premier event for connecting global quantum leaders, industry decision-makers, researchers, and investors. It bridges the double-sided translation gap, showcasing how world-class research is delivering commercially viable solutions, and how industry can integrate quantum to boost productivity, accelerate innovation, and secure competitive advantage.
Building on the 2025 theme The Translation of Quantum, the 2026 conference showcases how quantum is already delivering measurable productivity and efficiency gains, unlocking economic growth, strengthening sovereign capability, and creating investable opportunities across critical sectors.
Backed by the Department of Industry, Science and Resources, and representing Australia’s quantum interests on the global stage, the conference positions quantum not as a distant horizon but as an economic driver with tangible ROI today.
Quantum Australia is a consortium which brings together all parts of Australia’s existing quantum ecosystem across industry, academia and startups. Funded by the Commonwealth Government’s Department of Industry, Science and Resources, state governments, and 13 university partners, the organisation delivers three interconnected programs:
Ecosystem Development
The Ecosystem Development Program fosters connections and collaboration across Australia’s quantum landscape, linking researchers, startups, government, industry, and investors.
Partnerships
Through the Partnerships Program, we work closely with industry, government, and research institutions to identify opportunities where quantum technologies can address real-world problems.
New Ventures
The New Ventures program fosters quantum startups and drives a culture of innovation in Australia, unlocking entrepreneurial talent to build scalable, globally relevant quantum businesses.
Highlights from the 2025 event
700+
Attendees
40+
Quantum + Supply
Chain Companies
200+
Quantum Experts
60+
Potential End
Users/Customers
100+
Emerging Quantum
Talent (Students)
90+
International Delegates
the 2026 Quantum Australia Conference.
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Attend
You can attend the conference and immerse yourself in the latest advancements, network with experts, and engage in insightful discussions. Don't miss out - register here.
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Apply to Speak
You can apply to speak or suggest a session topic, sharing your expertise and contributing to the conference program. To express your interest contact info@qac2026.com
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Sponsor the Event
Call for Poster Submissions
- Quantum communications and networks strengthening defence and space capabilities
- Quantum sensing and measurement enhancing healthcare diagnostics
- Quantum materials and devices optimising energy and mining
- Quantum computing and algorithms unlocking smarter finance, prediction, and protection
- Abstract deadline: 30 January 2026 (max 250 words)
- Notification of acceptance: 27 February 2026
- Poster session: 29 April 2026 (A0 portrait format if accepted)
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Qantas Airways
Qantas is delighted to be the exclusive airline partner for the Quantum Australian Conference being held in Adelaide
Qantas is offering registered delegates and travel partner’s special discounted airfares which are easily booked online via the dedicated booking portal, accessed by clicking the 'book flights’ button below.
Qantas is Australia’s largest domestic and international airline and is widely regarded as the world’s leading long-distance airline. With a reputation for excellence in safety, operational reliability, and world-class customer service; Qantas offers a truly global network proposition for delegates travelling to Adelaide for the Quantum Australian Conference.