Travel and Venue

Venue, hotel, travel, and local information for ACM PQQS 2026.

Venue and Location

The inaugural ACM Conference on Post-Quantum and Quantum-based Security (PQQS’26) will take place from November 2–4, 2026.

Conference Venue & Official Hotel: Embassy Suites by Hilton Milpitas Silicon Valley

Address: 901 East Calaveras Boulevard, Milpitas, CA 95035, USA

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Conference Registration

Registration for PQQS’26 is now open. Please visit the registration portal to secure your spot. Early bird rates are available through October 12, 2026. Fee details are also listed on the Registration page.

Accommodation and Discounted Hotel Rates

We have secured a limited block of rooms at the conference venue (Embassy Suites by Hilton Milpitas) at a special discounted group rate exclusively for PQQS’26 attendees. The block covers dates from November 1–5, 2026.

Booking link: Book your discounted room

Cut-off date: You have until October 11, 2026 to book using this link at the special discounted rate. Rooms are limited, so we encourage you to book early.

Cancellation policy: Individual reservations are cancellable up to 72 hours before arrival. Any cancellation made after this 72-hour deadline will result in a penalty of one (1) night’s room and tax.

How to Travel to the Venue

Milpitas is centrally located in Silicon Valley, making it highly accessible for both domestic and international travelers.

Air travel

  • The closest and most convenient airport is Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC), located about 7 miles (15 minutes) from the hotel.
  • Alternatively, attendees can fly into San Francisco International Airport (SFO) (approx. 40 minutes away) or Oakland International Airport (OAK) (approx. 35 minutes away).

Ground transportation

  • From SJC, the easiest way to reach the venue is via ride-sharing services (Uber, Lyft) or standard taxis.
  • Public transit: The hotel is located near the Milpitas Transit Center, which connects to the BART system (offering easy access from SFO and OAK airports) and the VTA light rail network.
  • Parking: Parking is available at the hotel. Guests staying at the hotel pay a discounted rate of $13.50 per night. Conference attendees receive free parking.

Visa Information for International Attendees

PQQS’26 welcomes researchers and practitioners from around the globe. If you require a visa to travel to the United States, ACM will work on providing a visa support letter.

How to obtain a visa support letter:

You must submit a request for a “visa support letter” through the link in the ACM PQQS26 registration portal.

Please allow up to 7–10 business days for processing. We strongly advise international attendees to begin the visa application process as early as possible.

ACM Visa Support Letter Requests

The Association for Computing Machinery does not issue formal invitation letters for visas to attend ACM sponsored conferences. We can however issue a visa support letter.

ACM is able to provide visa support letters to attendees as well as authors with accepted papers, posters, or members of the conference committee.

If you are a recipient of ACM, SIG, or Conference funded travel grant, please include this information in your request.

For visa support letters, please complete the following request online: https://supportletters.acm.org/. Please allow up to 10 business days to receive a letter. All requests are handled in the order they are received. The information below should be included with the request:

  • Your name as it appears on your passport
  • Your current postal mailing address
  • The name of the conference you are registering for. Only accepted authors may request a visa support letter prior to registering for the conference.
  • Your registration confirmation number
  • If you have any papers accepted for the conference, please provide the title and indicate whether you are the “sole author” or a “co-author”
  • Authors may indicate their paper title. If no paper, speakers can provide the title of their presentation.

Local Attractions and Area Information

Milpitas and the surrounding Silicon Valley area offer a wealth of dining, shopping, and technological attractions.

  • The Great Mall: Located just minutes from the hotel, this is the largest indoor outlet and value shopping destination in Northern California, featuring extensive dining options.
  • Silicon Valley tech campuses: You are a short drive from the headquarters of major tech companies and the Computer History Museum in Mountain View.
  • Downtown San Jose: Just a few light-rail stops away, offering the Tech Interactive museum, San Pedro Square Market, and vibrant nightlife.

Contact Information

For any questions regarding registration, travel, venue, or accommodations, please contact the Local Arrangements team at pqqs26-localchairs@acm.org with the subject line: “PQQS 2026 Travel/Venue Inquiry”.