Shaping Italy’s Q-HPC Future
1st workshop Edition
April 21 and 22, 2026
Parco Scientifico e Tecnologico della Sardegna - Pula (IT)
On April 21 and 22, 2026, CRS4 and E4 Computer Engineering will host the workshop “Shaping Italy’s Q-HPC Future,” dedicated to quantum computing and high-performance computing (HPC), to be held at Parco Scientifico e Tecnologico della Sardegna. The event is organized in collaboration with the regional offices of CINI, CINECA, Fondazione LINKS, AQI with logistical and operational support from Sardegna Ricerche
The Meeting
The workshop is designed as an opportunity for synthesis and discussion among key players
in academic research and industrial partners. The goal is to consolidate the Italian roadmap for Quantum and High Performance Computing.
Event Details
Date: April 21–22, 2026
Venue: Pula Science Park (CA), Building 2
Format: In-person
Registration is closed.
The Venue
Venue and logistics
The workshop will take place at Building 2 in the Science and Technology Park in Pula, about 35 km southwest of Cagliari.
For logistical reasons, we strongly recommend choosing a hotel in the centre of Pula.
How to Get to the Venue
The town of Pula is easily accessible from Cagliari-Elmas Airport and the city of Cagliari:
By car: about 40–45 minutes along the SS195.
By shuttle bus: see the schedule below.
By public transportation: regular bus service between Cagliari and Pula throughout the day.
Coordinates: 38°59’25.4″N 8°56’12.3″E
Dedicated Shuttles
| Date | Origin | Destination | Departure Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21/04/2026 | Cagliari-Elmas Airport | Science & Technology Park - Building no. 2 | 1:00 pm |
| 21/04/2026 | Science & Technology Park - Building no.2 | Pula Center | 6:45 pm |
| 22/04/2026 | Pula Center | Science & Technology Park - Building no. 2 | 8:30 am |
| 22/04/2026 | Science & Technology Park - Building no. 2 | Cagliari-Elmas Airport | 3:30 pm |
Public Transport
| Route | Timetable | Website with service timetables |
|---|---|---|
| Train, Cagliari Airport- Cagliari, piazza Matteotti | Every 20 minutes | Trenitalia |
| Cagliari, piazza matteotti - Pula, Science and technology Park | departing from Cagliari Piazza Matteotti at 1:12 pm, arrives at Building 2 at 2:00 pm | ARST |
| Pula, Science and technology Park - Cagliari, Piazza Matteotti | On the 22nd, departing at 5:45 pm from Building 2, arrives at Cagliari Piazza Matteotti | ARST |
| Pula, Science and Technology Park - Pula Center | On the 22nd, departing at, 4.03 pm from building 2, arrives in Pula at 4.16 pm | Orari linea locale |
Agenda
April 21, 2026
- 2:30–2:40 PM Institutional greetings
Presentations on quantum computing and HPC activities - 2:40–3:00 PM CRS4 – Giuliana Siddi Moreau
- 3:00–3:20 PM E4 Computer Engineering – Daniele Gregori
- 3:20–3:40 PM AQI – Elisa Ercolessi
- 3:40–3:50 PM CINI – National Network
- 3:50–4:30 PM Coffee break
- 4:30–4:45 PM University of Turin (UNITO) – Marco Aldinucci
- 4:45–5:00 PM University of Udine (UNIUD) – Carla Piazza
5:00–5:15 PM Polytechnic University of Milan (POLIMI) – Paolo Cremonesi - 5:15–5:30 PM University of Pisa (UNIPI) – Fabio Gadducci
- 5:30–5:45 PM University of Parma (UNIPR) – Michele Amoretti
- 5:45–6:00 PM University of Bologna (UNIBO) – Ugo Dal Lago
6:00–6:15 PM Roma Tre University (UNIROMA3) – Giordano da Lozzo
6:15–6:30 PM University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli” (UNICAMPANIA) – Beniamino Di Martino
April 22, 2026
- 9:05–9:25 AM CINECA – Sara Marzella
- 9:25–9:45 AM LINKS – Olivier Terzo
- 9:45–10:00 AM University of Cagliari (UNICA) – Andrés Camilo Granda Arango
- 10:00–10:15 AM Ca’ Foscari University of Venice (UNIVE) – Andrea Torsello
- 10:15–10:30 AM University of Perugia (UNIPG) – Francesco Santini
- 10:30–11:00 AM Coffee break
- 11:00–11:15 AM University of Palermo (UNIPA) – Arianna Pavone
- 11:15–11:30 AM University of Catania (UNICT) – Simone Faro
11:30–11:45 AM University of Verona (UNIVR) – Alessandra Di Pierro - 11:45 AM–12:00 PM IMT School for Advanced Studies Lucca – Lorenzo Ceragioli
- 12:00–12:15 PM University of Bari (UNIBA) – Corrado Loglisci
12:15–12:30 PM De Cifris – Marco Pedicini - 12:30–1:30 PM Lunch
- 1:30–3:25 PM Discussion
