International Conference on
Secure Quantum Intelligence
& Trusted Systems
A premier interdisciplinary platform at the convergence of quantum computing, AI-driven defense, and systemic trust — shaping the next generation of secure, intelligent technologies.
ProceedingsAbout the Conference
About IC-SQITS 2026
Securing the post-quantum era while responsibly harnessing AI for resilient, trustworthy systems. IC-SQITS bridges standards, engineering practice, and research to support deployment-ready pathways.
Why This Conference Now?
Post-Quantum Threat
Quantum algorithms threaten legacy public-key cryptography and long-term confidentiality.
AI Acceleration
AI accelerates both defense and adversarial capabilities — automation, scale, and sophistication.
Systemic Resilience
Trusted systems must withstand disruption, supply chain risks, and policy constraints.
Timeline
Important Dates
Dates may be adjusted slightly based on proceedings timelines.
Paper Submission Deadline
First 3 Double-Blind Reviews Due
Revised Paper Due
Notification of Acceptance
Camera-Ready Paper Due
Conference Days
Research Areas
Technical Tracks & Topics
We invite original, high-quality submissions — full and short papers.
Special Tracks
Quantum-Safe Cryptography & Standards
Exploring standardization efforts and deployment of post-quantum cryptographic primitives.
AI-Driven Cyber Defense
Leveraging artificial intelligence for autonomous threat detection and response.
Secure Quantum Networks
Building resilient quantum communication infrastructure and protocols.
Trusted AI & Algorithmic Governance
Ensuring accountability, transparency, and trust in AI-powered systems.
Track chairs and additional details will be announced as confirmations are completed.
Authors
Call for Papers
Accepted papers will be published in Springer Nature. Follow stated formatting requirements and anonymization rules.
Double-Blind Review
Authors must remove identifying information from manuscripts and supplementary files, including metadata.
3+ Expert Reviews
Each submission receives at least three independent reviews. Initial reviews due by July 15, 2026.
Revision Cycle
Based on feedback, authors may submit a revised manuscript by Aug 30, 2026 for final evaluation.
Originality Policy
Submissions must be original, unpublished, and not under review elsewhere. Self-plagiarism may lead to rejection.
Conflict of Interest
Conflicts are managed by Program Chairs. Conflicted reviewers will not be assigned to the paper.
Camera-Ready
Accepted papers must meet final formatting requirements. Camera-ready versions due November 10, 2026.
Paper types: Full papers and short papers accepted. Page limits and template links will be posted as finalized.
Submit Your Work
Submission
Meteor Portal Status
Now OpenThe submission portal is live. Submit your manuscript via Meteor — Springer Nature's official submission system.
Submit your manuscript at meteor.springer.com/IC-SQITS
Prepare Manuscript
Prepare an anonymized manuscript compliant with the final formatting instructions.
Submit via Meteor
Submit your manuscript via the Meteor portal at meteor.springer.com/IC-SQITS.
Anonymize Everything
Ensure all figures, appendices, and supplementary materials are fully anonymized.
Meteor Portal Status
Now OpenThe submission portal is live. Submit your manuscript via Meteor — Springer Nature's official submission system.
Leadership
Organizing Committee
Chairs
Dr. Hardik Gohel
Texas A&M University-Victoria, United States
Dr. Biswajeet Pandey
Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Technical University, India
Dr. Yun Wan
University of Houston-Downtown, United States
Dr. Himanshu Upadhyay
Florida International University, United States
Technical Program Committee
Dr. Weiwei Jiang
Beijing Univ. of Posts & Telecom, China
Dr. Aparna Aravelli
North Carolina A&T State Univ., USA
Dr. Abdul Razaque
Ohio Northern University, USA
Dr. Kotsyuba Igor Yuryevich
ITMO University, Russia
Dr. Naveen Chilamkurti
La Trobe University, Australia
Dr. Thomas Newe
University of Limerick, Ireland
Dr. Bhagwan Das
Torrens University Australia
Dr. Wan Abu Bakar Aezwani
Univ. of Sultan Zainal Abdin, Malaysia
Dr. Laura Aldasheva
Astana IT University, Kazakhstan
Dr. Nikhil Bhalla
Ulster University, UK
Dr. Scheila Wesley Martins
University of Roehampton, UK
Dr. Tarek R. Besold
Sony Inc., Spain
Dr. Ajeet Kaushik
Florida Polytech, USA
Dr. Gagan Narang
Università Politecnica delle Marche, Italy
Dr. Chinmay Chakraborty
Birla Institute of Technology, India
Dr. Siddhant Sharma
Boston University, USA
Dr. Yu Zhiwen
South China Univ. of Technology, China
Track chairs and additional PC members will be added as confirmations finalize.
Attend
Registration
Registration
Registration details and fees will be posted here. Please check back soon.
Travel & Lodging
If you need an invitation letter for visa, contact the organizers using the form below.
Get in Touch
Contact
10-11 December 2026
UTSA Downtown Campus
501 W César E Chávez Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78207