UC hosts Workshop on Quantum Computing
The event will take place on the 17th of January.
The University of Coimbra (UC) is hosting the second edition of a workshop on quantum computing, to be on the 17th of January, from 2 to 6 pm (GMT) in Room A5.4 of the Department of Informatics Engineering (DEI), located on Campus II of the UC Faculty of Sciences and Technology. The workshop will feature the participation of IBM, a leading company in the field.
Online access to the event will be available via Zoom at: https://dei.uc.pt/vc/workshops. Participation is open to all interested parties and no prior registration is required.
The workshop aims to bring together the UC Quantum Computing team and discuss collaboration avenues with IBM.
Quantum computing is a multidisciplinary field that uses quantum mechanics to solve complex problems faster than classical computers. The opening session will be attended by Jorge Henriques (DEI-UC Director), João Ramalho Santos (UC Vice-Rector), Miguel Fonseca (Coimbra City Council), José Ataíde (IBM/SOFTINSA).
Throughout the day, various sessions will follow, covering different topics related to quantum computing, with the participation of international experts. The closing session will be attended by Nuno Mendonça (UC Pro-Rector), Bruno Januário (IBM), Helena Alberto (UC), and Edmundo Monteiro (UC).
Programme
14h00 - Opening - Jorge Henriques (Diretor DEI-UC), João Ramalho (Vice-rector UC), Miguel Fonseca (Coimbra Municipality), José Ataíde (IBM/SOFTINSA)
14h30 - Session 1, Chair Jorge Lobo (UC)
- Navigating the Potential of Quantum Computing beyond NISQ - Koen Bertels (University of Ghent, Belgium)
- The Potential of Quantum AI: Extending a Quantum Reinforcement Learning Exploration Policy and Towards Trustworthy AI - Filipe Santos (UC)
- A new light on a family of hybrid algorithms - Miguel Murça (IST)
16h00 - Coffee break
16h30 - Session 2, Chair Helena Alberto (UC)
- Quantum Computing in the Utility Era - Bruno Januário (IBM Quantum Embassador) and Gines Heras (Computational Scientist and Architect, IBM Quantum)
- Resource Efficiency in Quantum Computation - Sagar Pratapsi (IT)
- Quantum Keys Ready for Deployment: A Practical QKD Prototype Based on Photonic Integrated Circuits - Maria Ana Pereira (University of Geneva, Switzerland)
18h00 - Next steps and closing remarks - Nuno Mendonça (Pro-rector UC), Bruno Januário (IBM), Helena Alberto (UC), Edmundo Monteiro (UC)