Why HQCSA?
Quantum computing is moving toward practical deployment through hybrid systems. Quantum processors will operate together with classical computing platforms, cloud infrastructures, runtime systems, orchestration frameworks, fault-tolerant mechanisms and application-driven workflows.
HQCSA focuses on the systems and architectures layer that will make practical quantum computing scalable, secure, reliable and deployable.
ACM SAC 2027
42nd ACM/SIGAPP Symposium on Applied Computing
Gwangju, South Korea
April 5–9, 2027
Technical Areas
Hybrid Systems
Runtime environments, middleware, orchestration, scheduling, cloud platforms and distributed quantum computing.
Architectures & Infrastructure
Heterogeneous platforms, quantum accelerators, hardware/software co-design and scalable infrastructures.
Fault Tolerance & QEC
Quantum error correction systems, syndrome decoding, logical qubits, resource estimation and reliable execution.
Security & Post-Quantum Systems
Secure quantum cloud platforms, trustworthy infrastructures, resilience and post-quantum transition strategies.
AI-Assisted Quantum Computing
AI-assisted compilation, scheduling, error correction, resource management and autonomous quantum systems.
Applications
Scientific computing, optimization, healthcare, finance, logistics, digital twins and industrial applications.
Call for Papers
Quantum computing is rapidly evolving into a practical computing paradigm that increasingly relies on the seamless integration of quantum and classical resources. Future computing ecosystems will combine quantum processors with classical computing platforms through scalable architectures, cloud infrastructures, runtime environments, orchestration frameworks, fault-tolerant mechanisms, security services and application-driven workflows.
The Hybrid Quantum-Classical Systems and Architectures (HQCSA) track provides an interdisciplinary forum for researchers, practitioners and industry professionals to present original research results, innovative system designs, practical experiences and emerging ideas related to hybrid quantum-classical computing.
HQCSA complements existing efforts in Quantum Software Engineering by focusing on systems-, architecture-, infrastructure- and deployment-level challenges involved in building scalable, reliable, secure and practical hybrid quantum-classical computing ecosystems.
Topics include, but are not limited to:
- Hybrid quantum-classical computing systems and models
- Quantum cloud platforms and Quantum-as-a-Service
- Runtime systems, middleware, workflow orchestration, scheduling and resource management
- Quantum computing architectures, accelerators and heterogeneous platforms
- Quantum-classical hardware/software co-design
- Fault-tolerant quantum architectures and quantum error correction systems
- Syndrome decoding, logical qubits, resource estimation and reliability-aware quantum systems
- Security of hybrid quantum-classical infrastructures and secure quantum cloud platforms
- Security and privacy in distributed quantum systems
- Post-quantum migration strategies and trustworthy quantum computing platforms
- AI-assisted quantum compilation, scheduling, error correction and resource optimization
- Applications in scientific computing, AI, optimization, healthcare, finance, logistics, smart infrastructure, digital twins, cybersecurity and emerging industrial domains
- Benchmarks, open-source frameworks, experimental studies, testbeds, standards, interoperability and reproducibility
Original and unpublished research contributions describing theoretical advances, novel architectures, systems, software infrastructures, deployment experiences, performance evaluations, industrial case studies and innovative applications are solicited.
Join the HQCSA Community
HQCSA welcomes researchers from academia, industry and government laboratories working on hybrid quantum-classical computing. Whether your expertise lies in systems, architectures, cloud computing, security, AI, fault tolerance, quantum technologies or applications, we invite you to contribute to the inaugural track.
Important Dates
| Item | Date |
|---|---|
| Regular paper and SRC research abstract submission deadline | October 2, 2026 (EST) |
| Paper acceptance/rejection notification | November 13, 2026 |
| SRC acceptance/rejection notification | November 13, 2026 |
| Camera-ready copies of accepted papers/SRC | November 28, 2026 |
| Author registration due date | December 5, 2026 |
| Conference | April 5–9, 2027, Gwangju, South Korea |
Dates are based on the official SAC 2027 website. Please verify before submission.
Submission Information
Authors are invited to submit original and unpublished papers through the official ACM SAC 2027 submission system. Submissions must follow ACM SAC formatting and submission guidelines.
Submission link: The official SAC 2027 page currently lists paper submission as “soon.” This site should be updated when the submission link is activated.
Official SAC 2027 Information and Policies
- Venue: Gwangju, South Korea
- Conference dates: April 5–9, 2027
- SAC 2027 is sponsored by ACM SIGAPP.
- ACM has transitioned to a fully Open Access publishing model from January 1, 2026.
- Authors should consult the official SAC 2027 site for open access, copyright, no-show, registration and ACM policy details.
Track Chairs
Prof. Priya Chandran
Track Chair
NIT Calicut, India
Prof. Priya Chandran has extensive ACM SAC leadership experience and previously served as ACM SAC Cloud Computing Track Co-Chair for multiple editions. Her interests include computer architecture, cloud computing, AI, security and quantum computing.
Email: priya@nitc.ac.in
Dr. Nikhil Kumar C. S.
Track Co-Chair
NIT Calicut, India
Dr. Nikhil Kumar C. S. works in quantum computing systems, superconducting quantum technologies, quantum information processing, quantum sensing and emerging quantum architectures.
Email: nikhilkumarcs@nitc.ac.in
Technical Program Committee
The Technical Program Committee will be updated after invitations are confirmed. Prospective members will be drawn from quantum computing systems, computer architecture, cloud and distributed systems, high-performance computing, fault-tolerant computing, artificial intelligence, security and application domains.
Latest News
The inaugural Hybrid Quantum-Classical Systems and Architectures track will be held as part of ACM SAC 2027.
The HQCSA track website is available with CFP, dates, submission information and track scope.
The Technical Program Committee will be updated after confirmations are received.
Contact
Prof. Priya Chandran
NIT Calicut
Email: priya@nitc.ac.in
Dr. Nikhil Kumar C. S.
NIT Calicut
Email: nikhilkumarcs@nitc.ac.in