UC hosts workshop on Quantum Computing
The initiative, with the participation of IBM, takes place on 15 March from 2pm at Student Hub
English version: Diana Taborda
The University of Coimbra (UC) is organising a workshop on the subject of quantum computing. The initiative will count on the participation of IBM, leading company in the field, and will take place on the 15th of March, between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., at the Student Hub (Faculty of Medicine building, Campus I). Participation is open to all interested parties, with no prior registration required.
This workshop aims to bring together the UC team in quantum computing and analyse the possibility of establishing a collaboration with IBM. Quantum computing is a multidisciplinary field that harnesses the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems too complex for classical computers.
The opening session will have the participation of Edmundo Monteiro (UC), José Ataíde (IBM), and the Rector of the University of Coimbra, Amílcar Falcão. Throughout the day, the event will feature several sessions addressing the different strands of quantum computing. The closing session will be in charge of the UC Vice-Rector for research, João Ramalho.
Programa
Quantum Computing Workshop
Date: March, 15th from 14h to 17h
Place: Student Hub, Polo 1, University of Coimbra
14h00 Opening and Welcome, Edmundo Monteiro (UC), José Ataíde (IBM), Amilcar Falcão (UC Rector)
14h15 IBM Quantum: State of the Union, Bruno Januário (IBM)
15h00 Classic-Quantum Hybrid Computation, Diogo Gonçalves (UC)
15h15 Quantum Computing: from Communications to Logistics, Gabriel Falcão (UC)
15h30 Empowering Classical AI with Quantum Computing, Filipe Santos (UC)
16h00 Break
16h15 Teaching Quantum Information and Initiation to Research, Helena Alberto (UC)
16h30 Teaching Quantum Computing, Jorge Lobo (UC)
16h45 Music and Quantum Computing, Omar Costa Hamido (UCI e UC)
17h00 Closing, João Ramalho Santos (UC Vice-rector)