As quantum computing evolves and becomes applicable, the need for systematic, disciplined and measurable approaches to the development, operation and maintenance of quantum software (and the classical software with which it is integrated) grows. Many of the lessons we have learned in decades of research, innovation and development in Software Engineering are applicable in this new quantum-classical hybrid reality. Still, this new context raises questions, challenges and opportunities; identifying, characterizing and responding to them is the focus of Quantum Software Engineering.

This workshop is proposed as a discussion forum, with special interest in mobilizing the Latin American community, on how to produce quantum software considering lessons learned from the classical software engineering field, as well as novel approaches. This involves applying or adapting existing software engineering processes, methods, techniques and principles to quantum software development, and even creating new methods and techniques to help create quantum software with the appropriate quality attributes.

Topics

The topics of interest for the workshop are as follows:

• Quantum programming techniques and practices.
• Quantum software design
• Quantum computing algorithms
• Quantum software engineering methodologies
• Quantum software services
• Quantum program analysis and design
• Quantum software testing and verification
• Quantum software quality assurance
• Quantum software evolution and maintenance
• Quantum software modeling
• Quantum software production automation
• Model-driven engineering and generative techniques for quantum software
• Metrics for quantum software
• Frameworks and tools for quantum software development
• Service-oriented quantum software
• Experiments with quantum software
• Quantum software execution
• Industrial applications
• Empirical evaluations

Important dates

• Deadline for submission of papers: May 18, 2025
• Notification of acceptance: July 6, 2025
• Submission of final version (camera-ready): August 10, 2025
• Workshop dates: October 28th and 29th, 2025

Location: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, Valparaíso, Chile

If you have any questions, please send an email to enrique@unex.es