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Call for Papers: IEEE QSW 2024

2024 IEEE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON QUANTUM SOFTWARE (QSW 2024)

PART OF THE 2024 IEEE WORLD CONGRESS ON SERVICES (SERVICES 2024)

July 7-13, 2024 in Shenzhen, China

https://qsw.conferences.computer.org/2024/

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*** ABOUT IEEE QSW AND IEEE SERVICES CONGRESS ***

The 3rd IEEE International Conference on Quantum Software (IEEE QSW 2024) eagerly invites the global community to explore the expanding horizon of quantum software engineering. This year, we delve deeper into the intricacies and innovations of quantum computing, with a keen focus on high-performance computing with quantum computers, hybrid quantum software, and AI-assisted quantum development. The core aim of IEEE QSW 2024 is to foster an environment of collaboration and knowledge sharing, where the latest developments in quantum software applications, analysis and evolution, engineering, and cloud integration are brought to the forefront. Join us at IEEE QSW 2024 to be part of a transformative journey that shapes the future of quantum software engineering.

The 2024 IEEE World Congress on Services (SERVICES 2024) is solely sponsored by IEEE and the IEEE Computer Society under the auspice of the Technical Community on Services Computing (TCSVC). The scope of SERVICES 2024 covers all aspects of services computing and applications, current or emerging. Centered around services computing, SERVICES 2024 covers various systems and networking research pertaining to cloud, edge and Internet-of Things (IoT), as well as technologies for intelligent computing, learning, Big Data and blockchain applications, addressing critical issues such as knowledge network, high performance, security, privacy, dependability, trustworthiness, and costeffectiveness. Particularly, the 2024 Congress will welcome papers on the continued aftermath and the impact of COVID-19 on services and the world infrastructure. Besides theme-topic conferences, the Congress will also include symposia and workshops supporting deep-dive discussions on emerging important topics, and complement the SERVICES 2024 program with industry and application presentations and panels

*** IEEE QSW 2024 GENERAL CHAIRS ***

- Ismael Faro, IBM Research, Yorktown
- Frank Leymann, University of Stuttgart

*** IEEE QSW 2024 PROGRAM CHAIRS ***

- Johanna Barzen, University of Stuttgart
- Salvador de la Puente, IBM Research, Yorktown
- Sebastian Feld, Delft University of Technology
- Manuel Wimmer, Johannes Kepler University Linz

*** CALL FOR PAPERS ***

All topics relevant to Quantum Software are of interest including, but not limited to the following:

Hybrid Quantum Software:
- Architectural Styles of Hybrid Quantum-Classical Applications
- Architecture Blueprints for Hybrid Quantum-Classical Applications
- Best Practices and Patterns for Hybrid Quantum-Classical Applications
- Integration and Orchestration of Quantum/Classical Components in Hybrid Applications
- Specification & Verification of Functional/Non-functional Requirements of Hybrid Applications

AI-Assisted Quantum Development:
- AI-Based Circuit Optimization and Synthesis
- AI-Assisted Error Mitigation Techniques
- AI-Powered Execution of Quantum Circuits
- Limits of AI-Powered Simulation of Quantum Computers
- AI-Driven Unitary Synthesis

Quantum Software Applications:
- Migration from Proof-of-Concept Quantum Applications to Production
- Scalability of Quantum Applications (e.g., sensitivity of increasing qubits, gate fidelity,…)
- Migration between different Quantum Technologies
- Software-perspective Experience Reports of Applying Quantum Technologies
- Best Practices and Patterns for Quantum Applications

Quantum Software Analysis and Evolution:
- Quantum Software Analysis and Mining
- KPIs and Quality Metrics for Quantum Applications
- Evolution and Re-engineering of Quantum Applications
- Quantum Software Visualization and Comprehension
- Quantum Software Maintenance, Repair, and Improvement

Quantum Software Development:
- Development Process for Quantum Applications
- Lifecycle Models for Quantum Applications
- Data Preparation and Error Mitigation Techniques
- Testing of Quantum Applications
- Quantum Software Languages, Code Generators, Compilers, and Simulators

Quantum in the Cloud:
- Quantum Computing as a Service
- Interoperability and Portability of Quantum Software
- Deployment Automation of Quantum Software
- Cloud-based Quantum Software Development Environments
- Quantum Software Performance and Benchmarking

*** PAPER SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS ***

Please visit the https://services.conferences.computer.org/2024/info-for-authors/ page on the Conference website for manuscript guidelines.

*** IMPORTANT DATES *** (ANYWHERE ON EARTH)

- December 1, 2023: Open for new draft submissions
- March 17, 2024: Due for new draft submissions
- March 24, 2024: Due for final submission revision
- May 6, 2024: Acceptance notification
- July 7-13, 2024: SERVICES Congress in Shenzhen

*** CONTACT INFORMATION ***

For any questions regarding submissions, please email the IEEE QSW conference chairs.

Please visit https://qsw.conferences.computer.org/2024/ for more information.