The Quantum Software Day 2026 is an event connecting industry, researchers, students, and others curious of quantum computing to discuss emerging topics in quantum computing software and its applications.
The day consists of talks, a poster session, networking opportunities, and refreshments. Lunch will be provided.
Attendees are welcome to bring posters for the poster session and display in the hallway. Please indicate if you wish to bring a poster in the registration form below.
When: Friday 23.1.2026 9:00-17:00
Where: Aalto University, Undergraduate Centre, second floor, Y205 Hall C, Otakaari 1, Espoo
Cost: This event is free to attend, but you must register ahead of time via the link below
Registration: Registration closed as of 14.1.2026
Tentative agenda:
Session Chair: Ilkka Tittonen
8:30 Coffee & Registration
9:00 Opening by Ilkka Tittonen (Aalto University)
9:10 Niklas Steinmann (IQM) “Quantum programming language QRISP tutorial”
10:45 Niklas Keckman (Aalto University) “Practical use of Finnish VTT/IQM Quantum hardware tutorial”
11:15 Break
Session Chair: Jukka K. Nurminen
11:30 Outi Keski-Äijö (Business Finland) “Supporting the Full Quantum Computing Innovation Chain – From Research to Markets”
11:45 Tommi Tenkanen (InnoQ lead, VTT / Cygnus Quantum) “InnoQ presentation: What’s next for the Finnish quantum technology ecosystem?”
12:00 Lunch
Session Chair: Ilkka Tittonen
13:00 Ville Kotovirta (QMill) “Compressing quantum circuits for accelerating quantum advantage”
13:45 Lara Janiurek (University of Strathclyde) “Practical Applications of Quantum Walks and Open Quantum Walk Systems”
14:30 Break
Session Chair: Jukka K. Nurminen
14:45 David Wierichs (Xanadu) “Quantum compilation” (Virtually)
15:30 Arianne Meijer (University of Helsinki) “Interactive Mentimeter survey of quantum software future”
15:45 Posters
17:00 End
Organizers
Ilkka Tittonen, Aalto University
Matti Palomäki, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland & InnoQ
Jukka K. Nurminen, University of Helsinki
Gavin Pugh, Aalto University
