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Edition IV · 25–28 August 2026 · Gothenburg

Superconducting
Qubits &
Algorithms.

Dates
25 Aug → 28 Aug 2026
Venue
Gothenburg, Sweden
Scope
Hardware · Control · Algorithms
Edition
IV — 2026
Registration is closed

Four days of rigorous, unhurried science on the physics, engineering, and algorithms of superconducting quantum computers.

See past editions.

SQA · Edition IV · 2026 · Göteborg · Sverige
Time to opening session
25 Aug 2026 · Göteborg
106
days
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hours
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minutes
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seconds
Live stream
01 · Single-qubit control· 02 · Error correction· 03 · Cryogenic systems· 04 · Amplifiers & readout· 05 · Fabrication· 06 · Benchmarking· 07 · Algorithms· 08 · Surface codes· 09 · Parametric amps· 10 · Quantum advantage· 01 · Single-qubit control· 02 · Error correction· 03 · Cryogenic systems· 04 · Amplifiers & readout· 05 · Fabrication· 06 · Benchmarking· 07 · Algorithms· 08 · Surface codes
§ 01 / About

The forum for superconducting quantum science.

SQA convenes the hardware engineers, theorists, and system architects advancing superconducting qubit platforms — from millikelvin wiring and parametric amplification to fault-tolerant algorithms. Four days. Single track. Deep poster sessions. Great networking.

Discipline

Superconducting quantum computing.

Mandate

Make this the leading annual venue in the field — rigour first, spectacle never.

Conveners

Organised by Chalmers University, ScalinQ and IQM Quantum Computers in cooperation with the scientific community.

Chalmers University of Technology ScalinQ IQM Quantum Computers
IV
Edition
4days
Program
~400
Expected attendees
§ 02 / Speakers

Keynote & invited speakers.

Keynote — 03 confirmed
Invited — 06 of 06 announced
§ 03 / Calendar

Important dates.

All deadlines anywhere-on-Earth (AoE). Acceptance notifications within three weeks of the submission deadline.

Timeline
15 Dec 2025
Call for abstracts opens
Past
21 Apr 2026 · AoE
Abstract submission deadline
Past
May 2026 Jun 8, 2026
Notifications of acceptance
Past
Jun 2026
Early-bird registration deadline
Past
18 Aug 2026
Registration closes
Past
25–28 Aug 2026
Conference · Gothenburg
Main event

Abstract submissions and registration are closed. See you in Gothenburg — or in the live stream.

§ 04 / Program

Four days, single track, great exhibition, extensive time for networking.

25.aug
Tuesday · Welcome
Welcome Reception
17:00–18:00
KeynoteWorld of Volvo
Keynote
18:00–22:00
Welcome ReceptionWorld of Volvo
26.aug
Wednesday · Core
Opening keynote followed by two morning sessions. Poster session anchors the afternoon; excursions in the evening.
09:00–09:45
Keynote
Keynote
09:45–11:15
Session 1
Session
11:15–11:30
Coffee break
Break
11:30–13:00
Session 2
Session
13:00–14:00
Lunch
Break
14:00–15:40
Poster session 114:00–15:30
Parallel · workshops
14:00–14:45OrangeQS · Qblox
14:55–15:40Qruise · Zurich Instruments · IBM
Poster
15:30–16:00
Coffee break
Break
16:00–17:30
Session 3
Session
19:00–21:00
ExcursionsDetails to be announced
27.aug
Thursday · Core day
Second keynote, three contributed sessions, second poster session, and conference dinner in the evening.
09:00–11:15
Session 4
Session
11:15–11:30
Coffee break
Break
11:30–13:00
Session 5
Session
13:00–14:00
Lunch
Break
14:00–15:40
Poster session 214:00–15:30
Parallel · workshops
14:00–14:45ScalinQ
14:55–15:40Quantum Machines
Poster
15:30–16:00
Coffee break
Break
16:00–17:30
Session 6
Session
18:00–22:00
Conference DinnerVenue TBA
28.aug
Friday · Closing
Final keynote, two sessions, and closing ceremony.
09:00–09:45
Keynote
Keynote
09:45–11:15
Session 7
Session
11:15–11:30
Coffee break
Break
11:30–13:00
Session 8
Session
13:00–14:00
Lunch
Break
14:00–15:00
Closing Ceremony
Closing

To see the full list of talks etc. click here.

§ 05 / People

The committee.

SQA is convened by an international scientific committee and run by a small organising team.

Scientific committee

01
Giovanna Sammarco Tancredi Chair
Chalmers
02
Christian K. Andersen
QuTech · TU Delft
03
Stefan Filipp
TU Munich · WMI
04
Mikko Möttönen
Aalto Univ.
05
Inés de Vega
LMU · IQM
06
William D. Oliver
MIT
07
Frank Wilhelm-Mauch
OpenSuperQ · Jülich

Organising committee

01
Stefan Seegerer
IQM · HS Ansbach
02
Irina Lomperi
IQM
03
Lisa Rooth
ScalinQ
04
Philip Liseau
ScalinQ
§ 06 / Venue

Gothenburg, Sweden.

A compact, walkable city on the Swedish west coast — home to Chalmers and a concentrated quantum ecosystem. The event itself will take place in Chalmers' Conference Center.

See venue →

57.7089°N · 11.9746°EGöteborg
Gothenburg

Gothenburg, Sweden.

Gothenburg is a vibrant city on Sweden's west coast, known for its innovation, culture, and beautiful archipelago. We are partnering with Elite Hotels and offering rooms at a discounted rate for all conference participants. The discounted booking link was sent to registered participants. Rooms are limited — book early!

Elite Park Avenue Hotel →

At a glance

Latitude
57.7089°N
Longitude
11.9746°E
Timezone
CEST · UTC+2
Airport
GOT · 20 min
Aug avg.
19°C / 66°F
§ 07 / Supporters

Supporters.

SQA is a not-for-profit conference. Our partners and supporters make it possible. Enquiries: sqa@iqm.tech.

Tier 01 Platinum supporters 03
P.01Quantum MachinesQuantum Machines
P.02ScalinQScalinQ
P.03QbloxQblox
Tier 02 Gold supporters 08
G.01QnityQnity
G.02Zurich InstrumentsZurich Instruments
G.03Rohde & SchwarzRohde & Schwarz
G.04Leiden CryogenicsLeiden Cryogenics
G.05Orange Quantum SystemsOrange Quantum Systems
G.06Talent MicrowaveTalent Microwave
G.07Alice & BobAlice & Bob
G.08IBMIBM
Tier 03 Silver supporters 23
S.01Intermodulation ProductsIntermod. Products
S.02Arctic InstrumentsArctic Instruments
S.03Delft CircuitsDelft Circuits
S.04KeycomKeycom
S.05YQuantumYQuantum
S.06QmillQmill
S.07KeysightKeysight
S.08QruiseQruise
S.09Maybell QuantumMaybell Quantum
S.10BlueforsBluefors
S.11QuantroloxQuantrolox
S.12kiutrakiutra
S.13Silent WavesSilent Waves
S.14Peak QuantumPeak Quantum
S.15hQubithQubit
S.16QphoxQphox
S.17VastaVasta
S.18PlanckianPlanckian
S.19Quantum DesignQuantum Design
S.20QuantWareQuantWare
S.21RadiallRadiall
S.22Sweden QuantumSweden Quantum
S.23Nord CryoNord Cryo
Tier 04 Bronze supporters 01
B.01Rigetti ComputingRigetti
B.02SemiQonSemiQon
Special Lanyard supporter 01
L.01Silent WavesSilent Waves
Special Media partner 01
M.01IOP PublishingIOP Publishing
§ 08 / FAQ

Frequently asked.

01
What are the registration fees?

Registration is closed. For reference, early-bird tickets were available until end of June 2026:

  • Regular: 350 €
  • PhD student / student: 180 €

After early-bird ended, regular prices applied:

  • Regular: 400 €
  • PhD student / student: 230 €

Registration closed on 18 August 2026. Talks will be streamed live on YouTube.

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Are abstracts peer reviewed?
Yes — every submission is reviewed by members of the scientific committee. Notifications are issued within three weeks of the deadline.
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Is there a poster-only option?
Yes. Both talks and posters are selected from the same pool; indicate your preference on the submission form.
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Where can I find information about previous editions?
Use the year selector in the navigation bar to view previous editions (2022, 2023, 2025).
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Is there student travel support?
A limited travel-grant programme was offered to PhD students presenting a poster or talk. Applications are closed for 2026.
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How do I receive updates?
Subscribe with your email in the section below. Low volume — a handful of emails between now and August.
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SQA 2026 · Gothenburg · 25–28 August

Registration is closed.

See you in Gothenburg — or in the live stream. Talks will be broadcast free of charge on our YouTube channel.

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