About this Event
Considering a career in quantum? Discover the exciting places this flourishing industry can take you and network with the people helping shape its future.
Quantum science and technology is rapidly evolving and so too are the jobs of tomorrow. The CSIRO predicts Australia’s quantum technology industry will be worth an estimated $6 billion, employing 19,400 Australians by 2045. With Australia’s quantum progress expected to exceed this forecast and myriad career options on the horizon, Quantum Future Talent is your opportunity to explore what it takes to be part of this promising future.
After a sold-out inaugural event last year, Quantum Future Talent returns in 2026 with a dedicated Careers Fair, proudly presented by Sydney Quantum Academy.
Read the 2025 event recap or watch the highlights.
The 2026 Careers Fair connects you directly with potential employers, industry leaders and university representatives. It’s your opportunity to explore the study and career pathways shaping Australia’s quantum future.
With 30+ exhibitors expected and a panel discussion featuring industry and high-profile thought leaders, you’ll learn more about the job-ready skills and attributes that will set you apart in a highly competitive and growing industry, no matter which stage of your career you are at.
Who should attend
This event is designed for undergraduates, postgraduates, higher degree research (HDR) students and career changers actively seeking study and career pathways into Australia’s quantum workforce.
Meet our exhibitors
Aqacia • ARC Centre of Excellence in Quantum Biotechnology (QUBIC) • ARC Training Centre for Future Leaders in Quantum Computing (FLiQC) • Australian Institute of Physics (AIP) • Australian National Fabrication Facility • Australian National University • Australian Signals Directorate • BTQ • CSIRO • Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG) • Deteqt • Diraq • Emergence Quantum •KPMG • Macquarie University • UNSW Sydney • University of Newcastle • Pending AI • PsiQuantum • Q‑CTRL • Quantum Design Oxford • Quantum Motion • Research and Prototype Foundry • Semiconductor Service Bureau (S3B) • Silicon Quantum Computing • Sydney Quantum Academy • UNSW Sydney • University of Sydney • University of Technology Sydney • Western Sydney University
Featured Panel: Preparing Australia’s quantum workforce – future-proofing your career path
Join a high‑level conversation with leaders from across Australia’s quantum ecosystem. This session will explore the jobs and skills shaping the sector’s future, the emerging opportunities for students entering quantum careers, and the transferable capabilities most in demand across industry, research and innovation. Full panel details and speaker lineup to be announced shortly.
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Industry Meets Talent sessions are short,structured, one-to-one conversations with leading quantum organisations. They are designed for career exploration and industry insight, not formal recruitment.
The sessions will take place at Sydney Masonic Centre on the morning of 18th May from 10:45am to 12:15pm. Each conversation will be approx. 5-7 mins in duration.
Participating organisations: BTQ | Diraq | Emergence Quantum | QUBIC
These sessions have been made possible thanks to Industry Meets Talent sponsor, Quantum Australia and QUBIC (Gold Sponsor).
Click here for more details and to apply to participate in these sessions,
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Once you have registered, we'll send you all the information you need closer to the event, including an exhibitor list and full program details so you know who you’ll be able to meet.
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Accessibility notice
We are committed to making this event accessible to everyone. If you require any accommodations, please let us know in advance by sending an email to: [email protected].
About Sydney Quantum Academy
Our vision is a quantum-ready Australia. We are building a diverse workforce, raising awareness, promoting cross-sector collaboration, and developing future specialists, entrepreneurs, and leaders in quantum technologies.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Sydney Masonic Centre, 66 Goulburn Street, Sydney, Australia
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