Quantum computers have the potential to revolutionise fields such as materials research, drug discovery and finance. Though the research and technology still has a long way to go, research groups and industry players are already exploring possible quantum algorithms for applications. Here is your chance to learn about the latest developments in quantum computing and code programs for quantum computers.
The hackathon is open to students and professionals from all fields (spoiler - you don’t need to be a quantum physicist to program a quantum computer!). Prior knowledge in programming with Python is expected and participants will need to bring their own laptops for coding. The event is free to attend and there will be arrangements for meals and refreshments. Shortlisted applicants will be informed via email and further instructions on how to prepare for the hackathon will be provided. Come join us for 2 days of fun-filled tutorials and hacking using the Qiskit tool- an open source quantum computing software development framework for quantum programming. Deadline to register - 4th October 2019 (Friday)- [Registration closed due to overwhelming response] Speakers and Qiskit Coaches Dimitris Angelakis - Principal Investigator, Centre for Quantum Technologies, NUS Luciano Bello, PhD - Qiskit Core Development Team Thomas J. Watson Research Center, NY USA Huang Junye - Participant of the first Qiskit Camp, Co-Creator of QPong Naoki Kanazawa - IBM Tokyo Lab Yuri Kobayashi - Quantum Developer Community Lead, Asia IBM Systems Atsushi Matsuo - Researcher, Quantum Algorithms & Software at IBM Research – Tokyo Rudy Raymond, PhD - Research Staff Member of Quantum Algorithms & Software at IBM Research – Tokyo Anurag Saha Roy, Quantum Engineer at Atomionics. Quantum Control developer at OpenSuperQ Chris Wood, PhD - Research Scientist, Theory of Quantum Computing and Information, Thomas J. Watson Research Center, NY USA Topics of Hackathon Quantum Error Correction Variational Algorithms Quantum Machine Learning Blind Quantum Computing Compilation for Quantum Processors Quantum Games Music with Quantum Computers Quantum Chemistry (Molecule Simulation etc) Quantum Control (State Preparation, Calibration, Measurement) Quantum Communication Schedule Day 1 (11 Oct) 09:00 Registration 09:30 - 12:00 Welcome and Kick-off Tutorials Quantum Computing 101 by Dimitris Angelakis Introduction to Qiskit by Luciano Bello Quantum machine learning and algorithms by Rudy Raymond Making quantum games by Junye Huang 12:00 - 13:00 Lunch 13:00 - 14:00 Brainstorming & Team forming 14:00 - 18:00 Hacking Session 1 18:00 - 19:00 Dinner 19:00 - 20:00 Hacking Session 2 Day 2 (12 Oct) 08:30 - 12:00 Hacking Session 3 12:00 - 13:00 Lunch 13:00 - 15:30 Final session of hacking 15:00 - 17:00 Team Demos 17:00 - 18:00 Closing ceremony 18:00 - 19:00 Closing networking event & snacks Previous Qiskit camps and events Qiskit Camp Vermont 2019 Qiskit Madrid Hackathon Qiskit Camp Europe 2019 Note All items and agenda are subjected to change.