QUASAR'26

QUASAR 2026

The 3rd Workshop on Quantum Algorithms, Software and Applied Research (QUASAR) is part of the ACM International Symposium on High-Performance Parallel and Distributed Computing (HPDC), the premier annual conference for presenting the latest research on the design, implementation, evaluation, and use of parallel and distributed systems for high-end computing.

Quantum computing systems represent perhaps the most heterogeneous computing systems known, and with the inherent parallelism in their basic operators are an emerging research area for high-performance computing. QUASAR’s emphasis on information retrieval applications reflects the unique ways in which the storage capabilities of conventional systems may be merged with the extraordinary search and retrieval capabilities of quantum.

QUASAR will be held in Cleveland, OH (USA) on July 13th 2026 and aims to serve as a platform for the presentation of new research results in quantum computing, with a key focus on the broadly defined field of Information Processing and  Retrieval, leveraging the emerging paradigm of quantum computing. QUASAR is committed to providing both young and established researchers with the opportunity to submit research papers that report fresh, original and innovative findings. The primary objectives of QUASAR are to facilitate connections and partnerships within the academic community, while promoting an environment conducive to the academic exchange of ideas, methodologies and the dissemination of recent advances in quantum information recovery and research.

QUASAR places a strong emphasis on supporting young researchers and, for this reason, articles written exclusively or mainly by postgraduate students or postdoctoral researchers are particularly welcome.

Special Anniversary Panel: 30 Years of Grover’s Algorithm (1996–2026)

2026 marks the 30th anniversary of Grover’s quantum search algorithm, one of the most influential breakthroughs in the history of quantum computing. Since its introduction in 1996, Grover’s algorithm has fundamentally shaped our understanding of quantum speedups for unstructured search, information retrieval, optimization, and hybrid quantum–classical computing.

To celebrate this milestone, QUASAR 2026 will host a special anniversary panel dedicated to Grover-based solutions. In conjunction with this panel, QUASAR 2026 explicitly welcomes and strongly encourages paper submissions addressing Grover’s algorithm and related quantum search paradigms.

Relevant topics include, but are not limited to:

• Grover-inspired algorithms and amplitude amplification techniques

• Quantum search and information retrieval applications

• Practical implementations on near-term and fault-tolerant quantum hardware

• Hybrid quantum–classical approaches leveraging Grover-style primitives

• Theoretical limits, refinements, variants, and extensions of Grover’s algorithm

• Critical assessments of applicability, performance, and scalability

The anniversary panel aims to offer both a retrospective on three decades of Grover’s algorithm and a forward-looking discussion on its role in shaping future quantum algorithms and applications. Submissions from both established researchers and early-career scientists are particularly welcome, in line with QUASAR’s strong commitment to supporting young researchers in quantum computing.

Call for Papers

We encourage submissions that contribute to the advancement of quantum search and information retrieval methodologies.  Submitted papers are required to range from a minimum of 5 pages to a maximum of 8 pages, excluding clearly marked appendices. Authors are required to use the sigconf LaTeX template provided by the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) for manuscript preparation. Submitted papers must present original work that has not been published elsewhere or is currently under review for another conference or journal.

Authors are invited to submit their original research papers via the HotCRP submission system. The review process will follow a single-blind approach, ensuring impartial evaluations of the submissions.

Accepted papers will be presented at the workshop and published by ACM in the workshop proceedings.

HPDC employs a single-blind review process. Kindly note that the presence of a paper on arXiv does not restrict authors from submitting a paper to QUASAR. ArXiv papers undergo no peer review and are not considered formal publications; hence, they are not regarded as prior works. Authors need not make comparisons against arXiv papers that have not been formally published in conference proceedings or journals previously

Important Dates

• Paper Submission Deadline:  March 16, 2026

• Notification of Acceptance:  April 24, 2026

• Camera Ready Papers due: May 16, 2026

• Workshop Date:  July 13, 2026

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• Log in to the HotCRP system for submission

Past Editions

QUASAR has evolved year by year. Here you can find the previous editions of the conference, together with links to programs, calls, and available resources.

• QUASAR 2025, July 20th, 2025 - Notre Dame, IN - USA

• QUASAR 2024, June 3rd, 2024 - Pisa - Italy