IEEE GRSS · QUEST QC4EO Working Group
Quantum Computing for Earth Observation Symposium 2026
About
QC4EO Symposium is organized by the QC4EO Working Group, part of the IEEE Geoscience and Remote Sensing Society (GRSS) QUEST technical committee.
The workshop focuses primarily on quantum computing and quantum machine learning for Earth Observation, but we equally welcome contributions on quantum technologies for Earth Observation more broadly, and on quantum technologies in general. We are particularly interested in work that explores how approaches developed in other domains can be transferred into the Earth Observation field.
The goal is to introduce students and early-career researchers to this rapidly growing field, encourage their involvement in research activities, and give an overview of the main international organizations and initiatives in quantum technologies, with a particular focus on future directions.
The program includes invited talks of approximately one hour, a poster session, and a social dinner, designed to foster discussion and exchange among invited speakers, students, and early-career researchers.
Important Dates
Registration deadlines
September 25, 2026
Registration with poster submission
September 30, 2026
Registration without poster
Covered Topics
What we'll cover
- Quantum Computing Fundamentals
- Quantum Machine Learning
- Quantum Algorithms for Earth Observation
- Quantum Sensing & Communication
- Cross-Domain Transfer to Earth Observation
- Hybrid Quantum-Classical Pipelines
- Quantum Optimization for Remote Sensing
- International Initiatives in Quantum Technologies
- Future Directions in Quantum EO
Agenda
Program
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 17:30–19:30 | Welcome reception & registration & Ice Breaker |
| 19:30–23:00 | AperiDinner — Palazzo Paolo V |
| 26 October 2026 | 27 October 2026 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00–9:30 | Introduction (QUEST QC4EO WG and Rector of University of Sannio) | 9:00–9:30 | Spotlight Session: Prof. Antonio Feoli, Dr. Giuseppe Serpico |
| 9:30–10:30 | Keynote: Dr. Artur Miroszewski | 9:30–10:30 | Keynote: Dr. Lirandë Pira |
| 10:30–11:00 | Coffee Break | 10:30–11:00 | Coffee Break |
| 11:00–12:00 | Keynote: Prof. Paolo Gamba | 11:00–12:00 | Keynote: Dr. Johannes Jakubik |
| 12:00–13:00 | Keynote: Prof. Enrico Prati | 12:00–13:00 | Keynote: Prof. Piotr Gawron |
| 13:00–14:30 | Lunch | 13:00–14:30 | Lunch |
| 14:30–15:30 | Keynote: Prof. Mihai Datcu | 14:30–15:30 | Keynote: Dr. Fan Fan |
| 15:30–17:00 | Poster Session | 15:30–17:00 | Panel Discussion |
| 17:00–19:00 | Free time | 17:00–17:30 | Closing Remarks |
| 19:00–23:00 | Gala Dinner | 17:30–19:30 | Benevento Walking Tour |
Poster session for students
Details on the award/prize for the best student poster — to be announced. Posters exploring how quantum approaches from other domains can be transferred to Earth Observation are especially encouraged.
Please note that by submitting an abstract you may be entitled to a travel grant; private communication will follow.
Speakers
Invited speakers
Organizing Committee
Committee
Francesca De Falco
La Sapienza, University of Rome
Organizing Committee
Venue
Sant'Agostino Complex, University of Sannio
Benevento, Italy — 1-minute walk from Trajan's Arch.
For any information, write to the committe emails provided above.
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