The convergent laboratory: when AI reasoning, autonomous experiments, high performance and quantum computing reshape chemistry

The TPC26 conference brought together leaders from academia, industry, and national laboratories to discuss the convergence of AI reasoning, autonomous agents, and self-driving labs. These technologies, alongside high performance and quantum computing, are reshaping materials science discovery. The integration of fault-tolerant quantum processors and agentic frameworks aims to amplify individual impacts on research. Additionally, GPT-5.6 Sol is being utilized to assist in the execution of quantum computing experiments, reflecting a global effort in scientific innovation.