EQTC 2026
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The European Quantum Technologies Conference 2026 (EQTC 2026) is a major European gathering for the quantum community, organised by ICHEC, the Irish Centre for High-End Computing, with Abbey Conferences. It is supported by the European Commission, the Quantum Flagship and the Irish government as part of Ireland's 2026 EU Council Presidency, and addresses researchers, industry, startups, policymakers, investors and international partners. This quantum technology conference 2026 in Dublin takes place from 30 November to 3 December at the Convention Centre Dublin. The programme combines a peer-reviewed scientific track built from submitted abstracts with a QVX Day for industry, an exhibition with sponsors and exhibitors, and networking and social events. Decision-makers from EU Member States and international bodies are expected to join strategic discussions. Content spans all four pillars of quantum technology: computing, simulation, communication, and sensing and metrology. The event is framed around the forthcoming EU Quantum Act and the next phase of the European Quantum Flagship, giving it particular policy relevance. Attendees gain a broad overview of European research and commercialisation, plus contacts across academia, industry and government. EQTC is where Europe's quantum strategy and science come together in one place.
European Quantum Technologies Conference 2026 takes place Nov 30 – Dec 3, 2026 in Dublin, Ireland.
European Quantum Technologies Conference 2026 is an in-person event.
European Quantum Technologies Conference 2026 is organized by EQTC 2026.
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EQTC takes over the Convention Centre Dublin on North Wall Quay, in the glass-and-steel Docklands stretch of the city rather than the old centre. Turning up at the end of November means short days, temperatures hovering near 4-9C, and the Christmas lights already strung across Grafton Street. The medieval core, Trinity College and the Liffey quays are all within a twenty-five minute walk west of the venue.
Dublin Airport (DUB) sits about 12 kilometres north of the city. Dublin Express and Airlink coaches run into the centre in roughly 30 minutes depending on traffic, and taxis take about the same. The Luas Red Line tram stops at Spencer Dock, a two-minute walk from the Convention Centre, and connects onward to Connolly and Heuston mainline stations for trains from Belfast, Cork and Galway.
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Free wifi is widespread in Dublin cafes and on most public transport, but it is patchy along the quays and unreliable when the conference hall is full. An eSIM loaded before you fly keeps maps and ticketing working from the moment you land. Set up an eSIM with Airalo before you board and you're online the moment you land.
EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum. Housed in the vaulted CHQ Building a five-minute walk from the Convention Centre, EPIC traces twenty million departures from Ireland across twenty interactive galleries. Allow ninety minutes. It is the easiest cultural stop to slot into a long lunch break or the gap before an evening session. Tickets on Tiqets →
Trinity College and the Book of Kells. The ninth-century illuminated gospel book and the Long Room library are about twenty minutes on foot from the Docklands. Timed entry is the norm and slots sell out, so book ahead. Winter mornings just after opening are the calmest time to see the Long Room. Tickets on Go City →
The Jeanie Johnston tall ship. A replica famine-era emigrant vessel moored on Custom House Quay, roughly ten minutes west of the venue along the boardwalk. Guided tours below deck last about fifty minutes and explain the 1848 crossings in detail. Dress warmly; much of the visit is outdoors on the quayside.
Guinness Storehouse. The brewery experience at St James's Gate is across the city, about twenty-five minutes by Luas Red Line from Spencer Dock. Seven floors end at the Gravity Bar, with the best panorama of Dublin you will get indoors in December. Budget two hours including the queue. Tickets on Tiqets →
How do I get from Dublin Airport to the Convention Centre Dublin?
Take the Dublin Express or Airlink coach to the city centre, roughly 30 minutes, then the Luas Red Line one stop to Spencer Dock beside the venue. A direct taxi from the airport takes about 30 minutes.
What is Dublin's weather like in late November and early December?
Cold, grey and frequently wet, generally between 4 and 9C, with darkness falling before half past four. A waterproof coat matters more than a heavy one; wind off the Liffey is the main discomfort.
Is Dublin walkable from the Docklands?
Yes. Trinity College, Temple Bar and the main shopping streets are all twenty to twenty-five minutes on foot along the quays, and the Luas covers the rest. There is no reason to hire a car.
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