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SPE Research & Development Technical Section To Host Quantum Computing Symposium

The 2-day event will explore the evolving role of quantum computing in oil and gas applications.

Lower portion of a quantum computer featuring the qubit chip.
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The SPE Research & Development Technical Section will host the SPE Quantum Computing Symposium "2026: Roadmap and Use Cases in Oil and Gas Applications," 14–15 May, at Rice University in Houston.

The symposium will bring together experts from across the energy sector, academia, and advanced computing to explore the evolving role of quantum computing in oil and gas applications.

Key highlights of the symposium include

  • Emerging quantum computing use cases in energy.
  • Opportunities in subsurface modeling, reservoir simulation, and optimization.
  • Technology readiness, collaboration, and future implementation pathways.
  • Cross-disciplinary dialogue between industry professionals, researchers, and innovators.

Click here to register.