QUEST 2026 Program
The QUEST 2026 program will bring together invited talks, contributed presentations, and discussion sessions focused on quantum, cryogenic, and superconductive computing technologies.
The full technical schedule will be published after abstract submission and review. Confirmed keynote speakers are listed below.
Program in preparation
The detailed program is currently being developed. The final schedule will be announced after the abstract review process, once contributed talks and poster presentations have been selected.
Please check back for updates as additional speakers, sessions, and presentation details are confirmed.
Confirmed Keynote Speakers
QUEST 2026 is pleased to announce the following confirmed keynote speakers.
Franco Nori
RIKEN Chief Scientist · Team Director, Quantum Information Physics Theory Research Team · University of Michigan
Franco Nori leads the Theoretical Quantum Physics Laboratory at RIKEN and is Team Director of the Quantum Information Physics Theory Research Team at the RIKEN Quantum Computing Center. His work spans quantum optics, quantum information processing, superconducting quantum circuits, photonics, nanoscience, and condensed matter physics.
A few recent results on superconducting qubits: (1) one photon simultaneously exciting two qubits; (2) strong coupling between a single photon and a two-photon Fock state; and (3) Thouless pumping.
Oleg Mukhanov
Chief Science Officer, SEEQC
Oleg Mukhanov is Chief Science Officer at SEEQC and has more than 30 years of experience in superconducting electronics. His work includes RSFQ superconductor circuit technology, energy-efficient SFQ logic, superconducting digital systems, cryogenic interfaces, and quantum-ready superconducting electronics.
Opportunities and Challenges for Superconducting Control of Quantum Computers
Will Oliver
MIT Professor of Physics · Henry Ellis Warren (1894) Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Will Oliver is a recognized leader in the quantum engineering of extensible superconducting quantum circuits. His research spans superconducting qubits, small-scale quantum processors, cryogenic packaging, and cryogenic control electronics for scalable quantum information systems.
Realizing the Promise of Quantum Computation
Akira Fujimaki
Professor, Nagoya University
Akira Fujimaki is a professor at the School of Engineering, Nagoya University, where he has worked on superconductor devices and circuits since 1988. His current research interests include single-flux-quantum circuits and their applications based on low- and high-temperature superconductors.
Ultra-Low-Power Cryogenic Memory Aimed at Applications in Quantum Control Circuits
Expected Workshop Format
The workshop is expected to include keynote presentations, contributed oral talks, poster presentations, and technical discussion sessions.
Keynote Talks
Invited keynote presentations from leading researchers and technology developers.
Invited & Contributed Talks
Selected oral presentations based on submitted abstracts.
Poster Session
Poster presentations covering current research, development work, and emerging ideas.
Technical Discussions
Opportunities for focused discussion across devices, circuits, systems, software, and applications.
Program Timeline
15 May 2026
Abstract submission and registration opens
31 July 2026
Abstract submission deadline
07 August 2026
Abstract acceptance notification
14 August 2026
Early registration deadline
19–21 October 2026
QUEST 2026 workshop