10th International Conference on
Quantum Techniques
in Machine Learning
Where Quantum Meets Intelligence
QTML 2026 brings together the brightest minds in quantum computing and machine learning for five days of cutting-edge research, collaboration, and discovery. Hosted for the first time in Stellenbosch, South Africa, the 10th edition of this flagship conference continues the tradition of excellence established across three continents.
From quantum neural networks to variational algorithms, from kernel methods to quantum advantage — explore the research shaping the future of intelligent computing in the quantum era.
Research Topics
Explore the key research areas at the intersection of quantum computing and machine learning.
Quantum Neural Networks
Parameterized quantum circuits as machine learning models, expressibility, trainability, and barren plateaus.
Variational Quantum Algorithms
VQE, QAOA, and other hybrid quantum-classical optimization methods for near-term devices.
Quantum Kernel Methods
Quantum-enhanced feature maps, kernel estimation, and support vector methods on quantum hardware.
Quantum Generative Models
Quantum Boltzmann machines, quantum GANs, born machines, and quantum-inspired generative methods.
Classical ML for Quantum Systems
Using neural networks and classical algorithms for quantum state tomography, characterization, and control.
Quantum Error Correction with ML
Machine learning decoders, fault-tolerant architectures, and ML-guided quantum error mitigation.
Quantum Optimization
Quantum algorithms for combinatorial optimization, portfolio optimization, and logistics problems.
Quantum Natural Language Processing
DisCoCat models, quantum sentence embeddings, and compositional distributional semantics on quantum devices.
Benchmarking & Complexity
Computational advantages of quantum ML, sample complexity, dequantization, and classical simulation limits.
Near-term Applications
Practical quantum ML for chemistry, materials science, finance, drug discovery, and real-world use cases.
Important Dates
Mark your calendar with these key deadlines.
Abstract Submission Opens
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Abstract Submission Deadline
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Notification of Acceptance
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Early Bird Registration Deadline
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Conference Dates
December 6 - 11, 2026