Quantum Australia Conference 2026

Quantum for Impact: Unlocking Productivity

The Quantum Australia Conference is the nation’s premier event for connecting global quantum leaders, industry decision-makers, researchers, and investors. It bridges the double-sided translation gap, showcasing how world-class research is delivering commercially viable solutions, and how industry can integrate quantum to boost productivity, accelerate innovation, and secure competitive advantage. 

Building on the 2025 theme The Translation of Quantum, the 2026 conference showcases how quantum is already delivering measurable productivity and efficiency gains, unlocking economic growth, strengthening sovereign capability, and creating investable opportunities across critical sectors. 

Backed by the Department of Industry, Science and Resources, and representing Australia’s quantum interests on the global stage, the conference positions quantum not as a distant horizon but as an economic driver with tangible ROI today. 

Sydney Quantum Academy partners with Quantum Australia Conference to deliver student events at the conference

Sydney Quantum Academy is partnering with Quantum Australia Conference to deliver two dedicated student-focused events as part of the Quantum Australia Conference 2026 program.

These sessions take place within the conference and are designed to connect students and educators directly to Australia’s quantum ecosystem.

Careers Fair (Conference Program Event)

Wednesday, 29 April 2026 | Gilbert Suite
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Hosted within the Quantum Australia Conference, the Careers Fair is designed for university students who want clarity on what a career in quantum actually looks like — and how to get there.

This conference session connects undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD students with quantum researchers, startups, employers, universities and industry partners attending the conference.

Open Day (Conference Program Event)

Thursday, 30 April 2026 | Gilbert Suite
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Also delivered within the Quantum Australia Conference program, the QA Open Day is designed for high school students and educators curious about the future of technology and careers in STEM.

This session introduces what quantum is, why it matters, and the broad mix of technical and non-technical careers that power the sector — from science and engineering to policy, business, communications and beyond.