International Conference on Quantum Communications, Networking, and Computing (QCNC 2024)

July 1-3, 2024 · Kanazawa, Japan.

http://www.ieee-qcnc.org/2024

Call for Papers

QCNC 2024 provides a forum for academic researchers and industry practitioners to present research progresses, exchange new ideas, and identify future directions in the field of Quantum Communications, Networking, and Computing.

Scope and Objectives

In recent decades, quantum researchers have made remarkable progress, propelling quantum technology into the spotlight for its potential to revolutionize classical communications, networking, and computing. The inherent advantages of quantum technology, particularly in terms of security, privacy, efficiency and scalability, have opened new frontiers in information technology. Quantum technology has demonstrated its ability to introduce applications with no equivalent in the classical realm, marking a breakthrough towards an unimaginable future. The establishment of connections between the quantum source node and destination node using quantum hardware and devices facilitates qubit transmissions, which in turn enables advancements in quantum computing, artificial intelligence and cryptography and further services and applications. Envisioned as a transformative force, quantum services are anticipated to span the globe, leveraging quantum terrestrial components, satellites, airplanes, ships, and other vehicles. The quantum future holds the promise of nearly unconditional security, super-computing power, large capacity, even at high velocity, and heightened privacy.

Our conference welcomes submissions across diverse research areas related to quantum hardware, communications, networking, computing, cryptography, artificial intelligence, and their associated systems and applications. The topics of interests are covered by the following tracks:

Track 1: Quantum Hardware and Devices

Track 2: Quantum Information Networks

Track 3: Quantum Computing

Track 4: Security in the Quantum Age

Track 5: Quantum Key Distribution and Quantum Cryptography

Track 6: Quantum Services and Applications

Track 7: Quantum Technologies: Theories and Experiments

Track 1: Quantum Hardware and Devices (Track CFP)

• Novel quantum computing hardware platforms
• Quantum error correction associated with hardware
• Quantum computing applications from specific hardware
• Novel quantum network hardware
• Quantum repeaters and their designs
• Quantum error correction in quantum networks
• Quantum network applications from specific hardware
• Quantum control for quantum hardware
• Quantum security for quantum hardware

Track 2: Quantum Information Networks (Track CFP)

• Entanglement generation, scheduling and distribution
• Entanglement purification and distillation
• Quantum network coding
• Quantum repeater architectures
• Long distance quantum communications
• Routing in quantum networks
• Queuing analysis in quantum networks
• Quantum network simulators
• Entanglement network testbeds
• Quantum Internet protocol stack
• Quantum communication protocols
• Quantum network architectures, protocols and design principles
• Congestion control and resource allocation for quantum networks
• Quantum network management
• Interoperability between quantum and classical networks

Track 3: Quamtum Computing (Track CFP)

• Quantum computing models and architectures
• Physical implementations of quantum computing
• Quantum algorithms
• Quantum simulation
• Quantum error correction, Error mitigation, and fault tolerant-quantum computing
• Quantum estimation and measurement
• Quantum machine learning
• Quantum inspired algorithms and optimization
• Quantum computing application

Track 4: Security in the Quantum Age (Track CFP)

• Quantum key distribution (QKD) protocols
• Post-quantum cryptography (PQC)
• Designs and implementation in Migration to PQC
• Side-channel attacks and countermeasures in PQC
• Quantum-secure protocols for classical and quantum networks
• Quantum-secure authentication schemes
• Quantum-secure multiparty computation
• Quantum-secure communication protocols
• Quantum hacking and countermeasures
• Quantum security analysis and risk assessment
• Quantum-resistant blockchain technologies
• Quantum security in cloud computing and IoT
• Quantum entanglement-based security schemes
• Quantum information theory for security applications
• Quantum-secure standards and certifications
• Interoperability between classical and Quantum-secure systems
• Quantum-secure hardware and software solutions
• Quantum cybersecurity education and awareness initiatives

Track 5: Quantum Key Distribution and Quantum Cryptography (Track CFP)

• Quantum Key Distribution Protocols: design of novel protocols, security proofs and proof methods for QKD protocols
• Quantum Key Distribution Realizations: prototypes and products
• Quantum Key Distribution Standardization
• Quantum Key Distribution Certification
• Quantum Key Distribution Network and Deployments
• QKD-enabled secure telecommunications network protocols
• Standardization of Quantum Key Distribution Networks: architectures and interfaces, paths to security certification
• Quantum Cryptography beyond QKD
• Hybridization of QKD and other cryptographic methods
• Use cases for QKD, QKD Networks and other forms of quantum cryptography

Track 6: Quantum Services and Applications (Track CFP)

• Quantum computing as a service (QCaaS)
• Cloud-based quantum algorithms and applications
• Security and privacy considerations in quantum cloud services
• Quantum networking services
• Quantum key distribution (QKD) services
• Quantum communication network infrastructure
• Quantum secure data transmission services
• Quantum Machine Learning (QML) applications
• NISQ applications
• Quantum annealing applications
• Quantum simulation of physical systems
• Quantum applications for chemistry, finance, biological sciences, and other science & engineering

Track 7: Quantum Technologies: Theories and Experiments (Track CFP)

• Quantum Information Theory
• Quantum Estimation and Learning Theory
• Quantum Error Correction and Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computing
• Quantum Causal Inference
• Quantum Foundations
• Quantum Optics
• Performance evaluation and modeling
• Superconducting Qubits
• NMR Quantum Computing
• Ion Traps
• Cold atoms

Paper Submission and Publication

Details of paper submission and publication can be found here.

Organization Committee

Details of organization committee can be found here.

Important Dates

• Feb 23, 2024

  Paper Submission Due

• Mar 22, 2024

  Paper Submission Due (extended)

• Apr 6, 2024

  Paper Submission Due (AoE, FIRM)

• May 8, 2024

  Author Notification

• Jun 1, 2024

  Camera-Ready Due

• Jul 1-3, 2024

  Conference Date