The Quantum Software Lab will host Quantum Fringe 2026, a two-month festival dedicated to accelerating scientific discovery in quantum computing, this May and June. The event series, a collaboration with NQCC, will bring together industry, government, and academic partners to foster a vibrant quantum ecosystem. Key events include a Spring School focused on QML, Algorithms, and Programming Languages from May 24-29, and QSL’s Annual Showcase alongside AIMday Quantum Computing Applications V4 from June 8-12. Organizers are also accepting event submissions for inclusion in the official program and seeking sponsorship to support the “world-class programme of events” for a broad community of stakeholders.
Quantum Fringe 2026: QML, Algorithms, and Error Correction Focus
Quantum Fringe 2026 will dedicate significant attention to bolstering quantum error correction, a critical hurdle in realizing practical quantum computers, with a dedicated conference scheduled for June 22-26—though organizers note these dates may change. The two-month festival, running from May through June, is hosted by the Quantum Software Lab in collaboration with NQCC, aiming to “accelerate scientific discovery for quantum advantage” by uniting industry, government, and academic partners. A key component is the Spring School 2026, taking place May 24-29, specifically focused on Quantum Machine Learning, algorithms, and programming languages, hosted by Quantum Informatics CDT.
The event series also features QSL’s Annual Showcase and the fifth iteration of AIMday Quantum Computing Applications, running June 8-12, alongside a Young Quantum Researcher Summer School from June 15-19. Quantum Fringe is actively soliciting event submissions from those planning quantum-related gatherings in Scotland, with details available at quantumsoftwarelab.com/quantum-fringe-scotland/fringe-event-submission. Interested parties can also explore sponsorship opportunities to support the program, which targets a broad audience including students, researchers, and business professionals, by contacting Quantumsoftwarelab@ed.ac.uk.
Quantum Fringe Scotland: Event Submissions & Sponsorship Opportunities
Quantum computing’s momentum in Scotland is building, with a concentrated series of events planned for May and June as part of Quantum Fringe. Beyond the core program of workshops and conferences, the Quantum Software Lab actively seeks to expand the festival’s reach through open submissions; organizers are currently accepting proposals for related events to be included in the official Quantum Fringe 2026 schedule via their website. This collaborative approach, undertaken with the National Quantum Computing Centre, aims to foster a dynamic “vibrant ecosystem of partners from industry, government, and academia,” according to festival materials.
Financial support is also being solicited to ensure a successful festival, with sponsorship opportunities available for those wishing to engage with the “vast community of students, researchers, scientists, business professionals, and government stakeholders.” Interested parties are encouraged to contact the team at Quantumsoftwarelab@ed.ac.uk to discuss potential partnerships and support for the “world-class programme of events.” The festival’s schedule includes the Young Quantum Researcher Summer School, running June 15-19, and the Quantum Error Correction (QEC) Conference, scheduled for June 22-26, though dates are subject to change.
Quantum Fringe is a two-month festival of quantum computing events, hosted by the Quantum Software Lab in collaboration with NQCC, it brings together a vibrant ecosystem of partners from industry, government, and academia to accelerate scientific discovery for quantum advantage.
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