Quantum Computing and Networking for Smart Systems
Co-located with IEEE SMARTCOMP 2026

QCNS 2026 aims to bring together researchers from smart computing, IoT, CPS, networking, quantum computing, and quantum communications to explore these opportunities.

• Claudio Cicconetti, CNR-IIT
• Sara Marzella, CINECA
• Mansur Ziiatdinov, Univ Messina
• Luciano Lenzini, Univ Pisa

• Hybrid classical–quantum applications for smart systems
• Quantum machine learning for sensor data and IoT analytics
• Quantum optimization for transportation, mobility, logistics, energy, and resource allocation
• Quantum key distribution and quantum-safe security for smart infrastructures
• Protocols and architectures for quantum networks and distributed quantum computing
• Integration of quantum devices with edge/fog/cloud architectures
• Tools, simulators, and testbeds for quantum-enhanced smart systems
• Implementations, prototypes, and real-world demonstrations
• Frameworks for evaluating the impact and feasibility of quantum applications