QUASAR 2026 — Call for Papers [Subm ission Extended]

3rd Workshop on Quantum Algorithms, Software and Applied Research
Cleveland, OH, USA — July 13, 2026
Co-located with ACM HPDC 2026
Website: https://sites.google.com/view/quasar26

[About]
QUASAR 2026 is the 3rd Workshop on Quantum Algorithms, Software and Applied
Research, co-located with ACM HPDC 2026. The workshop focuses on quantum
algorithms, software, and applied research at the intersection of quantum
computing and high-performance computing, with particular emphasis on
information processing and information retrieval. Building on the success
of previous editions—QUASAR 2024 (Pisa, Italy) and QUASAR 2025 (Notre Dame,
IN, USA)—QUASAR provides a focused forum for presenting recent advances and
fostering interaction between researchers across disciplines, with strong
encouragement for early-career participation.

[Submission]
The 3rd Workshop on Quantum Algorithms, Software and Applied Research
(QUASAR 2026) invites submissions of original, unpublished research papers
on quantum algorithms, quantum software, and applied quantum computing,
with a particular focus on information processing and information
retrieval. QUASAR 2026 provides a focused forum at the intersection of
quantum computing and high-performance computing, covering theory,
software, systems, and applications, including hybrid quantum–classical
approaches.
Papers authored solely or primarily by postgraduate students and
postdoctoral researchers are particularly encouraged.

Relevant topics include, but are not limited to:

- Grover-inspired algorithms and amplitude amplification techniques
- Quantum search and information retrieval applications
- Practical implementations on near-term and fault-tolerant quantum hardware
- Hybrid quantum–classical approaches leveraging Grover-style primitives
- Theoretical limits, refinements, variants, and extensions of Grover’s
algorithm
- Critical assessments of applicability, performance, and scalability

[Awards]

Thanks to the generous support of Classiq, QUASAR 2026 will feature two
paper awards:
• Best Paper Award – $1,000
Awarded to the authors of the highest-quality paper accepted to QUASAR
2026, as selected by the Program Committee.
• Best Student Paper Award – $500
Awarded to the best paper authored solely or primarily by a postgraduate
(Master’s or PhD) student, in line with QUASAR’s goal of encouraging and
supporting early-career researchers.

Awards will be determined based on the peer-review evaluations and the
final camera-ready versions of the accepted papers. Winners will be
announced during the workshop and highlighted on the QUASAR website.

[Special focus]
30 Years of Grover’s Algorithm (1996–2026)
Submissions related to Grover’s algorithm, quantum search, amplitude
amplification, and related paradigms are strongly encouraged.

[Real Quantum Computer Visit]
During QUASAR 2026, participants will visit the IBM quantum computer hosted
at the Cleveland Clinic, located within short walking distance from the
workshop venue. The visit will offer the opportunity to see a real,
operational quantum computing system and to interact with researchers
working on quantum hardware, software, and applications.

[Submission Details]
Paper length: 5–8 pages (excluding appendices)
Format: ACM sigconf LaTeX template
Review process: Single-blind
Submission system: HotCRP
Accepted papers will be published in the ACM workshop proceedings

[Important Dates]
Submission deadline: March 16, 2026.  March 26, 2026
Notification: April 24, 2026
Camera-ready: May 16, 2026
Workshop: July 13, 2026

[Venue]
Tinkham Veale University Center,
Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, USA

[Contact]
Arianna Pavone (University of Palermo) [email protected]
Francesco Pio Marino (University of Catania) [email protected]

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