Brazilian Congress on Quantum Sciences and Technologies 2026 Launches in Niterói's Cantareira Innovation District

The Brazilian Congress on Quantum Sciences and Technologies (CBCTQ 2026) officially opened its doors on September 22, 2026, at the Cantareira Innovation District in Niterói, bringing together a broad spectrum of researchers, universities, companies, and scientific institutions from Brazil and abroad. This significant event runs until September 25, focusing on the latest advancements and discussions around quantum information, computing, simulation, and measurement technologies.

Niterói’s Vice-Mayor, Isabel Swan, underscored the importance of integrating cutting-edge technology with local development, stating, "Niterói is a city that knows how to foster and wants to bring cutting-edge technology to the national scene. The future is collective... If we do not invest in research, we do not advance. Niterói has the sensitivity and condition to think ahead and wants to be a reference for Brazil." Her remarks highlighted the city’s commitment to fostering collaboration between public management, private enterprise, and academia.

The congress features prominent international participants such as Gilles Brassard from the Université de Montréal, a pioneer in quantum information science and 2025 ACM A.M. Turing Award laureate, and Rainer Blatt from the University of Innsbruck, scientific director at the Institute for Quantum Optics and Quantum Information of the Austrian Academy of Sciences.

An integral part of the event is the Quantum Bridges – Niterói 2026 initiative, scheduled for September 23 in partnership with the Canadian company Resonance. This initiative aims to transform Brazil’s scientific expertise into technological development and market-ready products, fostering partnerships between researchers, companies, and institutions. The congress also emphasizes developing the Quantum Computing Hub at the Cantareira Innovation District through strengthened ties with national and international networks.

Rodrigo Ramalho, Secretary of Innovation, Science, and Technology, highlighted the congress's historical impact on Cantareira and the collective efforts of academia, government, industry, and society to boost innovation. The event promotes networking opportunities and aims to attract new projects and investments, further solidifying Niterói's role as a scientific and technological hub in Brazil.

The Cantareira Innovation District itself is a revitalized historical area designed to nurture collaboration among universities, startups, investors, research centers, and the public sector, making it a fitting venue for Brazil's leading quantum technology event.