Quantum Error Correction at Scale
Codes, decoders, syndrome processing, and real-time classical hardware.
Objective
The ICCAD Quantum Computing Applications and Systems (QCAS) Workshop aims to provide a platform for researchers and industry professionals to present and discuss cross-disciplinary research and developments in quantum technologies, with a focus on design automation, computer architecture, and scientific methods.
Foster collaboration and networking opportunities among participants from academia and industry to address emerging challenges and explore potential solutions in fault-tolerant quantum computing, quantum compiler, quantum operating system, and quantum-classic hybrid supercomputing.
Facilitate knowledge transfer and technology adoption by showcasing practical applications and case studies in areas such as quantum machine learning, quantum finance, and quantum chemistry.
By promoting interdisciplinary interactions and explore the intersection of quantum technologies with machine learning and natural science, we aim to advance the field of quantum computing and its applications.
Registration
Registration for the workshop itself only at: ICCAD 2026 Registration.
Latest News
- August 17, 2026: The QCAS 2026 Call for Posters is open; submit through EasyChair.
- September 25, 2026: Poster proposals are due by 23:59 Anywhere on Earth (AoE).
- November 12, 2026: Two contributed poster sessions will be held during the full-day workshop.
Fault-Tolerant Compilation
Logical operations, gate synthesis, circuit optimization, and resource estimation.
Distributed Quantum Architectures
Modular processors, quantum interconnects, and heterogeneous integration.
Quantum Control and Co-Design
Platform-aware scheduling, pulse-level control, calibration, and AI-assisted optimization.
Contribute
Call for poster proposals
Share work in progress with a cross-disciplinary audience spanning quantum information science, computer architecture, and design automation.
QCAS 2026 welcomes poster proposals from researchers and practitioners working on any topic within the workshop's four tracks. The poster track is especially intended for students, postdoctoral researchers, and early-career industry researchers seeking feedback on work in progress.
Proposals are due September 25, 2026 (AoE) and are submitted through EasyChair. Each proposal must be a single PDF, double-columned in 9pt or 10pt font, between one and three pages, containing the poster title, the authors with contact information and a designated main contact, an abstract of 200 to 250 words, and a statement of relevance to the QCAS 2026 tracks.
Each proposal will be reviewed by at least two members of the program committee for technical quality and relevance to the QCAS 2026 scope. Notification of acceptance will be sent by October 16, 2026, and accepted abstracts will be posted on this site.
Important Dates
- Call for postersAugust 17, 2026
- Proposal deadlineSeptember 25, 2026, 23:59 AoE
- Acceptance notificationOctober 16, 2026
- Final abstractOctober 26, 2026
- Poster sessionsNovember 12, 2026
Call Release and Outreach
The call was released on August 17, 2026 through the QCAS 2026 website, ICCAD conference channels, quantum computing community mailing lists, and direct outreach to research groups active in the workshop's topic areas. Open the EasyChair submission portal.
Proposal Format
One PDF
1–3 pages
Double-column format using 9pt or 10pt font.
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Poster title
A descriptive title that will attract potential attendees.
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Poster authors
List all authors, provide contact information for each, and clearly identify the main contact.
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Poster abstract
200–250 words. Upon acceptance, this abstract will be published on the QCAS 2026 website.
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Statement of poster relevance
Explain how the work connects to quantum computing and quantum engineering, with reference to the QCAS 2026 tracks.
Topics and Tracks
Track 1. Quantum Error Correction at Scale
- Error correcting code construction, analysis, and selection for scalable architectures.
- Decoding algorithms, strategies, and performance optimization under realistic noise.
- Classical hardware implementation of real-time decoders and syndrome processing infrastructure.
Track 2. Fault-Tolerant Compilation, Logical Operations, and Resource Estimation
- Logical gate implementation, surgery-based operations, and universal computation schemes.
- Gate synthesis, circuit optimization, and compilation for fault-tolerant quantum programs.
- End-to-end resource estimation and comparative architectural tradeoff analysis.
Track 3. Distributed and Modular Quantum Architectures
- Multi-module quantum processor design and quantum interconnect technologies.
- Distributing error correction and computation across networked quantum nodes.
- Heterogeneous quantum platform cooperation and system integration standards.
Track 4. Quantum Control and Hardware-Software Co-Design
- Platform-aware scheduling, mapping, and compilation strategies.
- Pulse-level control, calibration, and integration with system software.
- AI and machine learning techniques for quantum system optimization.
Poster Sessions and Presentation
Poster Session I & Coffee Break
10:10–10:50
Coffee is served in the poster area to support continuous discussion and networking.
Poster Session II & Coffee Break
15:00–15:40
Coffee is served in the poster area to support continuous discussion and networking.
Session assignment
Organizers will assign accepted posters to the morning or afternoon session by topical affinity. Authors should not select a session when submitting.
Display and discussion
Posters remain on display throughout the day. Each 40-minute poster session is combined with the coffee break so attendees can browse, discuss, and network over refreshments.
Printing and setup
Posters must be 24 × 36 inches (ARCH D size) in landscape orientation. Presenters are responsible for printing their own posters; display boards and mounting materials will be provided by the workshop.
Registration and In-Person Presentation
At least one author of each accepted poster is expected to register for ICCAD 2026 and present in person in San Jose. Workshop attendance follows the standard ICCAD registration process; QCAS does not set a separate registration deadline.
Early bird timing: The ICCAD 2026 early bird deadline is August 24, 2026—before poster acceptance notifications are sent. Authors seeking the early bird rate will need to register before learning their submission outcome.
Poster submission questions
chair@qcas-workshop.org
Committee
Workshop committee and biographies
Organizing Committee
General Chair Yidong Zhou Rutgers University Photo & bio
Ph.D. student in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Rutgers University, advised by Professor Bo Yuan, with additional guidance from Professor Zhiding Liang at CUHK. His research spans quantum error correction, hardware-aware compilation, distributed quantum computing, and quantum–HPC co-design.
Organizing Chair Pengyu Liu Carnegie Mellon University Photo & bio
Ph.D. student in Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University, advised by Professor Umut A. Acar. His research interests include quantum computer systems, compiler optimization and verification, fault-tolerant quantum computing, and quantum information.
Program Chair Tilas Kabengele The Cincinnati Insurance Companies Photo & bio
Modeling Analyst developing probabilistic and machine learning models for enterprise risk analytics and strategic planning. His doctoral research at Brown University spanned quantum computing algorithms, computational chemistry, and machine learning.
Program Chair Zhiding Liang The Chinese University of Hong Kong Photo & bio
Assistant Professor in Computer Science and Engineering at CUHK. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Notre Dame and previously served as an Assistant Professor at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. His research connects quantum computing, computer architecture, and design automation.
Program Chair Yufei Ding University of California, San Diego Photo & bio
Associate Professor in Computer Science and Engineering at UC San Diego and founder of the PICASSO Lab. Her research spans domain-specific languages, compiler and architecture optimization, and high-performance programming systems for quantum computing and machine learning.
Program Chair Gilles Lamant Cadence Design Systems Photo & bio
Distinguished Engineer at Cadence Design Systems and Virtuoso Platform Architect. His work spans custom and mixed-signal design, advanced process nodes, integrated electronic-photonic design automation, and design enablement for photonic and quantum technologies.
Program Chair Zichang He JPMorganChase Photo & bio
Vice President and Applied Research Lead at JPMorganChase Global Technology Applied Research. His research focuses on quantum algorithms and applications, quantum error detection, and design automation for quantum computing.
Steering Committee
TBD
Speakers
Invited perspectives across the quantum stack
QCAS 2026 brings together perspectives spanning the full system stack for scalable fault-tolerant quantum computing, including national labs, academia, cloud platforms, finance, quantum software, and industry research.
Speakers
Bert de Jong
Director, Quantum Systems Accelerator
Senior Scientist
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and Quantum Systems Accelerator
Xiaodi Wu
Associate Professor of Computer Science and UMIACS
QuICS Fellow
University of Maryland and QuICS
Jason CongPotential
Distinguished Professor of Computer Science and Electrical and Computer Engineering
University of California, Los Angeles
Program
Tentative one-day agenda
Talk titles, speaker assignments, room, and final session chairs are TBD. Posters remain on display all day; coffee is served in the poster area during two dedicated 40-minute poster and networking sessions.
| Time | Session | Remark |
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| 08:30 - 08:50 | Coffee and Registration | |
| Morning Sessions | ||
| 08:50 - 09:00 | Opening Remarks | Organizers |
| 09:00 - 09:40 | Keynote 1 | 35 + 5 Q&A |
| 09:40 - 10:10 | Invited Talk 1 | 25 + 5 Q&A |
| 10:10 - 10:50 | Poster Session I & Coffee Break | Posters, coffee, and networking |
| 10:50 - 11:20 | Invited Talk 2 | 25 + 5 Q&A |
| 11:20 - 11:50 | Invited Talk 3 | 25 + 5 Q&A |
| 11:50 - 12:20 | Invited Talk 4 | 25 + 5 Q&A |
| 12:20 - 13:20 | Lunch | |
| Afternoon Sessions | ||
| 13:20 - 14:00 | Keynote 2 | 35 + 5 Q&A |
| 14:00 - 14:30 | Invited Talk 5 | 25 + 5 Q&A |
| 14:30 - 15:00 | Invited Talk 6 | 25 + 5 Q&A |
| 15:00 - 15:40 | Poster Session II & Coffee Break | Posters, coffee, and networking |
| 15:40 - 16:10 | Invited Talk 7 | 25 + 5 Q&A |
| 16:10 - 16:40 | Invited Talk 8 | 25 + 5 Q&A |
| 16:40 - 17:10 | Invited Talk 9 | 25 + 5 Q&A |
| 17:10 - 17:20 | Closing Remarks | Organizers |
Closing Panel
Resource Estimation as the Rosetta Stone of Quantum System Design. Panel details and participants are TBD.
Sponsors
Support QCAS 2026
Sponsorship information coming soon
QCAS 2026 welcomes support from organizations working across quantum computing, design automation, computer architecture, control systems, and hardware-software co-design. Sponsor tiers, benefits, and contact information are TBD.
Contact
chair@qcas-workshop.org