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AQC 2024
2024-09-25 - 2024-09-27
Adaptive quantum circuits are emerging as a promising avenue towards quantum advantage, provided by their capability to outperform purely unitary evolution on key quantum computing tasks, and to expand the inherent scaling and connectivity capabilities of the QPU. In addition, they are a fascinating playground to explore the interface between the generation of entanglement and classical information.
Adaptive Quantum Circuits 2024 (AQC24) aims to converge theorists and experimentalists, bridging academia and industry from every quantum discipline, to collectively address the challenges and opportunities provided by adaptive quantum circuits and advance practical quantum applications.
Engage with the industry’s ecosystem. Expand your brand visibility, grow your network, develop new relationships, and learn about new advancements in the fields of quantum research and the pursuit of useful quantum applications.

ICL International Conference on Interactive Collaborative Learning
2024-09-24 - 2024-09-27

Frontiers in Optics + Leadership Conference
2024-09-23 - 2024-09-26

Quantum 2024 - Summer School on Quantum Science and Technologies
2024-09-16 - 2024-09-20 | Centro Polifunzionale Studenti, Università degli Studi di Bari (Italy)
The School is organized by Università degli Studi di Bari Aldo Moro (UniBA), Istituto Nazionale di Ricerca Metrologica (INRiM) and INFN Sezione di Bari, in synergy with the Quantum Workshops held every two years in Turin.
The Quantum 2024 Summer School is oriented to PhD students, Master students and young researchers, and aims to provide a privileged vision of quantum science and technologies, from quantum imaging and metrology to quantum communication, computing, and simulation, with both a theoretical and an experimental perspective.
The second edition of the Summer School is part of the Physics Department Excellence Project “Quantum Sensing and Modeling for One Health” (QUASIMODO), financed by the Italian Ministry of University and Research (MUR), and of the PNRR-MUR project “National Quantum Science and Technology Institute” (NQSTI, PE_00000023).
The School is dedicated to prof. Franco Selleri, who has started the research on foundations of quantum mechanics in the Bari Physics Department.
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Partners:
Università degli Studi di Bari Aldo Moro
Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare (INFN) – Sezione di Bari
Istituto Nazionale di Ricerca Metrologica (INRiM)
Scientific Committee:
Milena D’Angelo, Saverio Pascazio (UniBA and INFN), Marco Genovese, Ivano Ruo Berchera (INRiM), Roberta Zambrini (IFISC, UIB-CSIC)
Organizing Committee:
Paolo Facchi, Augusto Garuccio, Francesco Pepe, Giuseppe Magnifico, Giovanni Gramegna, Gianvito Lucivero, Maria Maffei, Gianlorenzo Massaro, Nigam Samantaray, Domenico Pomarico, Davide Giannella, Sergio De Gioia, Giuseppe Lerario (UniBA and INFN), Cosmo Lupo, Giovanni Scala (Politecnico di Bari and INFN), Alessio Avella, Alice Meda (INRiM)

IEEE Quantum Week 2024
2024-09-15 - 2024-09-20 | Montréal, Canada
Sep 15–20 at Palais des Congrès
Montréal, Québec, Canada

IEEE Quantum Week — the IEEE International Conference on Quantum Computing and Engineering (QCE) — is bridging the gap between the science of quantum computing and the development of an industry surrounding it. As such, this event brings a perspective to the quantum industry different from academic or business conferences. IEEE Quantum Week is a multidisciplinary quantum computing and engineering venue that gives attendees the unique opportunity to discuss challenges and opportunities with quantum researchers, scientists, engineers, entrepreneurs, developers, students, practitioners, educators, programmers, and newcomers.

With the outstanding contributions and participation from the international quantum community, IEEE Quantum Week 2023 was a great success with 1,350 participants, an Exceptional Program, and exciting exhibits featuring technologies from quantum companies, start-ups and research labs. QCE23, the 4th IEEE International Conference on Quantum Computing and Engineering, featured a career fair, 9 world-class keynote speakers, 30 workforce-building tutorials, 32 community-building workshops, 153 stellar technical papers 13 stimulating panels, 93 innovative posters, 4 Birds-of-a-Feather sessions, and quantum education.

QCE24 will be held as an in-person event with virtual participation in Montréal, Québec, Canada at the Palais des Congrès. After four highly successful IEEE Quantum Week events, we are eager to develop an oustanding conference program for the fifth time with live exhibits, world-class keynote speakers, technical papers, community building workshops, workforce-building tutorials, stimulating panels, innovative posters, thought-provoking Birds of Feather (BoF) sessions, and highly engaging networking sessions. Attend in-person for the full conference experience! Virtual registration options are available for those who are unable to travel to Montréal, Québec, Canada.

With your contributions and support, together we are building a wonderful premier Meeting of Quantum Minds to help advance the fields of quantum computing and engineering. IEEE Quantum Week provides ample opportunities to network with your peers and explore partnerships with industry, government, and academia. Quantum Week 2024 aims to bring together quantum professionals, researchers, educators, entrepreneurs, champions,and enthusiasts to exchange and share their experiences, challenges, research results, innovations, applications, pathways, and enthusiasm on all aspects of quantum computing and engineering.
IEEE Quantum Week aims to showcase quantum research, practice, applications, education, and training including quantum systems software, quantum technology engineering, hybrid quantum-classical computing architectures & algorithms, quantum machine learning (QML), symbiosis of quantum computing and generative AI, integrated HPC & quantum platforms, software engineering methods & tools, quantum error correction and mitigation, distributed quantum computing, adiabatic computing, quantum utility, quantum advantage, benchmarks, optimization techniques, quantum sensing, simulation of chemical, physical and biological systems, and quantum applications.

6th International Workshop on Quantum Compilation
2024-09-11 - 2024-09-12
11-12 September 2024
Berlin, Germany

About the workshop
The workshop aims to bring together researchers from quantum computing, electronic design automation, and compiler construction. Open questions that we anticipate this group to tackle include new methods for circuit synthesis, optimization, and rewriting, techniques for verifying the correctness of quantum programs, and new techniques for compiling efficient circuits and protocols regarding fault-tolerant and architecture constraints.
The scope of the workshop includes, but is not limited to, current hot topics in quantum software compilation such as

Depth- and space-optimizing compilers for quantum circuits
Quantum and reversible circuit peep-holing and (re)synthesis
Reversible logic synthesis
Technology-aware mapping
Fault-tolerant circuit compilation
Quantum programming languages
Intermediate representations for quantum software
Optimized libraries (e.g., for arithmetic and Hamiltonian simulation)
Benchmarking of circuits for small and medium scale quantum computers
Design-space exploration for automatic code generation from classical HDL specification
Software and tools for all above mentioned topics
Quantum outreach: coding contests, tutorials, education

QTech 2024: Quantum Technology International Conference
2024-09-10 - 2024-09-12 | Freie Universität Berlin, Germany
The growing ability to manipulate quantum systems is paving the way for a second quantum revolution and a number of initiatives worldwide have been formed to foster quantum technologies. These exciting novel applications are exploiting specific quantum properties which are not accessible with classical resources such as superposition and entanglement of individual quantum systems.
The objectives of the QTech conference, which will take place on September 10-12, 2024 in Berlin, is to present the latest developments of quantum technologies in the domains of quantum communication, computation, simulation, sensors and metrology, both in their implementation using various platforms from atoms and ions to solid states, superconducting circuits and optics, as well as in their conceptual and theoretical foundations.

TOPICS:

Quantum information processing and computing

Quantum simulation

Quantum sensors and quantum metrology

Quantum communication

Quantum networks and repeaters

Fundamental science for quantum technologies

Quantum optics and non-classical light sources

Quantum light-matter interfaces and memories

Solid states and hybrid systems

Quantum non-linear optics

12 Plenary Speakers: 12 high-profile speakers are invited to give plenary speeches at Quantum Technology International Conference 2024

250 Attendees: Limited to 250 attendees: QTech 2024 will be organized at Freie Universität Berlin, the venue includes a comfortable and modern auditorium, posters area and a friendly exhibition space.

2 Afterworks: 2 afterworks will be additional opportunities for you to network and enjoy your stay in Berlin!

TQC 2024
2024-09-09 - 2024-09-13 | Okinawa, Japan
TQC 2024: 9-13 September 2024 in Okinawa, Japan
The Theory of Quantum Computation, Communication and Cryptography (TQC) is a leading annual international conference for students and researchers working in the theoretical aspects of quantum information science. The scientific objective is to bring together the theoretical quantum information science community to present and discuss the latest advances in the field.
The 19th TQC will be hosted by OIST in Okinawa, Japan, in September 2024. It is a hybrid event, with focus on in-person participation. Talks will be streamed live, and an online discussion forum will be provided. Contributed talks and posters should be presented in person.

Register here!

Quantum World Congress 2024
2024-09-09 - 2024-09-11 | Washington D.C., United States
IN 2024, THE WORLD’S QUANTUM ECOSYSTEM WILL CONVERGE IN GREATER WASHINGTON.
SAVE THE DATE FOR QUANTUM WORLD CONGRESS 2024: SEPTEMBER 9-11, 2024 AT CAPITAL ONE HALL IN TYSONS, VIRGINIA
Life-saving medicines. Precision weather forecasts. Optimized supply chains. Climate change solutions. What once seemed like science fiction will soon be possible thanks to quantum technology. In 2022 and 2023, Quantum World Congress and its global audience brought this future into focus and further established the Greater Washington region as a go-to destination and meeting place for quantum technology visionaries, policymakers, researchers, business and investment leaders, and students. And right now, we’re gearing up for 2024.
QUANTUM WORLD CONGRESS IS THE FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND GLOBAL QUANTUM CONFERENCE, EXPOSITION, AND NETWORK SERIES AND ATTRACTS A CROSS-SECTOR, MULTI-DISCIPLINARY AUDIENCE. IT SHOWCASES MAJOR TRENDS IN QUANTUM SOLUTIONS, RESEARCH, EDUCATION, WORKFORCE, THOUGHT LEADERSHIP, POLICY, BUSINESS, AND INVESTMENT.
In 2023, the event took place September 26-28 at Capital One Hall in Tysons, VA. We welcomed delegations from 22 countries and over 800 registered attendees for nearly 20 plenary and general sessions and 50 breakout sessions across five tracks: global cooperation, industry advancements, market acceleration, government and security, and innovation ecosystem. Programming included key sessions such as the International Forum that featured 90 delegates from around the world discussing global collaboration; the second annual Quantum Startup Pitch Competition with five finalists pitching solutions for the defense and national security sector competing for a $25,000 cash prize; and workshops for Life Science and Healthcare, Policy and Ethics, and Quantum Domain advancements. Key parallel events included the 2023 International VIP dinner hosted by Ambassador Birgitta Tazelaar of the Netherlands, a Data Centers for the Future event, and receptions at partner embassies. You can catch up with key moments from 2023 by exploring our video library.
The first-ever Quantum World Congress took place November 29-December 1st, 2022, in Washington, D.C., at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center. We welcomed over 700 attendees worldwide, including international delegations from 18 countries. The program featured 120 speakers across all quantum domains, including two Nobel Laureates and the Governor of Maryland. U.S. government participants included representatives from The White House, Office of Science and Technology Policy, National Security Council, U.S. Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology, U.S. Department of State, U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and the U.S. Senate. Delegates represented various sectors, including industry, academia, government, community, and K-12 students. You can catch up with highlights from 2022 here.
Quantum World Congress is a project of the Potomac Quantum Innovation Center, an initiative of Connected DMV, a nonprofit that brings together Greater Washington’s collective assets and brightest minds to deliver initiatives that have the power to fundamentally reshape our physical, digital, economic, and social infrastructure. The event is presented in collaboration with the Quantum Economic Development Consortium (QED-C) and the Quantum Industry Coalition (QIC).

QCrypt 2024
2024-09-02 08:00 - 2024-09-06 17:00 UTC
QCrypt 2024 is the 14th edition of the yearly international scientific conference presenting last year’s top results in quantum cryptography. See the list of previous conferences here.

The 30th International Conference on Principles and Practice of Constraint Programming
2024-09-02 - 2024-09-06 | Gerona, Spain
CP 2024

The International Conference on Principles and Practice of Constraint Programming (CP) is the premier annual conference on all aspects of computing with constraints, including theory, algorithms, models, solvers, and a diverse range of applications in machine learning/artificial intelligence, planning, and scheduling, to name a few. This is the 30th version of the CP series organized by the Association for Constraint Programming.
The CP 2024 program will include presentations of high quality scientific papers on constraints technology, featuring multiple thematic tracks. It will be located in the ancient city of Girona, at the premises of the old town campus of the University of Girona.

Sponsors
CP 2024 appreciates the generous support of our sponsors.

10th International Conference on Quantum Information and Quantum Control (CQIQC-X)
2024-08-26 - 2024-08-30 | Toronto, Canada
Quantum Information Sciences (QIS) are enjoying immense fundamental and applied progress, with new ideas and techniques allowing precise design and control of quantum systems. Prominent subfields of QIS include quantum algorithms, computing and simulations, communications and cryptography, metrology, chemicals and materials discovery.
Importantly, ideas and methods from different fields of science: math, computer science, physics, chemistry, electrical engineering, materials design, drug discovery, and even philosophy and finance, are coming together in current QIS research.
At CQIQC, we believe that to make breakthroughs in QIS, scientists need to be well-informed in ongoing developments in different subfields of QIS.
Our tenth annual conference (CQIQC-X), organized jointly by CQIQC and the Fields Institute, will cater to both senior and junior scientists, with sessions devoted to foundations and applications, theory and experiment, and pure and applied research. The conference will gather leaders from these different platforms to share the current state of the art in QIS, and learn from each other.
CQIQC-X will host the awards ceremony for the John Stewart Bell Prize for Research on Fundamental Issues in Quantum Mechanics and their Applications, along with talks related to the winner’s research.
While much attention is now being given to the technological ramifications of QIS, this conference’s foremost objective is to address the fundamental questions in the field, e.g., to understand the nature of quantum phenomena, complexity of quantum algorithms, protocols for secure quantum communication, algorithms for quantum molecular simulation.
The CQIQC-X meeting will spur interactions between these different sub-fields through a mix of invited and contributed talks, and posters, selected from a large pool of truly ground-breaking work from around the world. Participants will have ample opportunity for in-depth discussions and to meet researchers at all stages of their careers from both academia and industry.

Registration Instruction:

Registration form is now open: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/10th-international-conference-on-quantum-information-and-quantum-control-tickets-803154947067

General Admission: CAD$500
Student & Postdoc Admission: CAD$300

SPIE Optics + Photonics 2024
2024-08-18 - 2024-08-22 | San Diego, United States
Contribute your research and become part of another outstanding program for SPIE Optics + Photonics

Submit your abstract and join other leading researchers and scientists who are contributing to advancements in optical engineering, nanotechnology, quantum science, and organic photonics.
Meet face-to-face with top companies at the 3-day exhibition to discuss your optics and photonics needs with suppliers. Industry partners will be there to help solve problems, cut costs, and increase capabilities.
Help build the 2024 program
Learn what you need to know about submitting your abstract and contributing to the program at SPIE Optics + Photonics 2024.
Make plans to share your research and get published internationally.
Call for papers is now open.

QSim2024
2024-08-12 - 2024-08-16 | University of Rhode Island, Center for Biotechnology and Life Sciences Auditorium, 120 Flagg Rd, Kingston, RI, 02881, United States
Recent experimental advances in controlling quantum coherence present new opportunities to realize quantum simulation of complex quantum many-body systems. Quantum simulators based on a variety of architectures, including ultracold atoms and molecules in optical lattices, trapped ions, Rydberg gases, isolated spins in solids, and superconducting circuits, proffer rich playgrounds for Hamiltonian engineering and time-dependent control of many-body quantum systems. Many of these systems can routinely achieve parameter regimes and sizes that are seemingly intractable to simulate on a classical computer.
QSim is an international annual conference on quantum simulation that aims to bridge theory and experiment, bringing together physicists, engineers, chemists, material scientists, mathematicians, and computer scientists working at the forefront of quantum simulation and related problems that include applications, algorithms, verification, noise, scaling, etc. for both analog and digital approaches. A special session midweek will be devoted to charting the future of the field. We hope that this conference will stimulate interactions across disciplines and unveil new connections between seemingly disparate aspects of physics.

Invited Speakers

Andrew Baczewski, Sandia National Laboratories
Immanuel Bloch, Ludwig-Maximilians University
Dolev Bluvstein, Harvard University
Anthony Chen, Caltech
Toby Cubitt, University College London / Phasecraft
Stefanie Czischek, University of Ottawa
Eugene Demler, ETH Zürich
Di Fang, Duke University
András Gilyén, Alfréd Rényi Institute of Mathematics
Aram Harrow, MIT
Robert Huang, Google Quantum AI / Caltech
William Huggins, Google Quantum AI
Abhinav Kandala, IBM
Xiao Mi, Google Quantum AI
Mario Motta, IBM
Guido Pagano, Rice University
Monika Schleier-Smith*, Stanford University
Federica Surace, Caltech
Tim Taminiau*, QuTech / TU Delft
Tingrei Tan, University of Sydney
Ruben Verresen, Harvard University

Conference Organization Sponsors
The QSim 2024 conference organization is sponsored by the NSF Quantum Leap Challenge Institute for Robust Quantum Simulation and the University of Rhode Island.

2024 QUANTUM COMPUTING USER FORUM
2024-08-12 - 2024-08-15 | Oak Ridge, TN, United States
August 12-15th, 2024
The Quantum Computing User Forum brings together both users of the Quantum Computing User Program (QCUP) and other interested parties in order to discuss common practices in the development of applications, software, and simulations for quantum computing devices and systems. Hosted by the Oak Ridge Leadership Computing Facility at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, the Forum is scheduled for August 12th – 15th, 2024.
Further details on this event will be coming soon. For any questions regarding this event, please contact QCUP@ornl.gov

Agenda

More workshop, speaker, and other event details coming soon.
August 12, 2024 – Day 1 – Morning Forum, Afternoon Workshop: Quantinuum
August 13, 2024 – Day 2 – Morning Forum, Afternoon Workshop: IBM, Evening Poster Session
August 14, 2024 – Day 3 – Morning Forum, Afternoon Workshop: IonQ
August 15, 2024 – Day 4 – Morning Forum, Afternoon Workshop: Amazon Braket

PQ-REACT Open Call
2024-08-01
PQ-REACT Open Call #1:

Develop

Application of Quantum Resistant Crypto in Energy Aware Contexts

We are inviting Post-Quantum Cryptography enthusiasts to showcase their potential, innovative work, and results by simply pre-registering to our Open Call #1 before the official launch of the call on August 1st, 2024.
Bring and test your PQC algorithms and external use cases on the PQ-REACT framework!

Why should you pre-register?

Your expression of interest in pre-registration will automatically ignite the creation of an applicant profile on the application portal once the Open call #1 opens. You will have a head start to begin filling in the rest of the information on the Application form.

Beat the Clock!

YOU CAN PRE-REGISTER FOR OUR OPEN CALL NOW!

Pre-Register Now

Opening date:

01/08/2024

Deadline for submissions:

30th of September 2024
at 17:00 CEST Brussels time

The Quantum Science GRC - Many-Body Quantum Systems: Quantum Computing, Simulation, Sensing, and Emerging Platforms
2024-07-28 - 2024-08-02 | Overview of Quantum Initiatives Worldwide 2023
The Quantum Science GRC is a premier, international scientific conference focused on advancing the frontiers of science through the presentation of cutting-edge and unpublished research, prioritizing time for discussion after each talk and fostering informal interactions among scientists of all career stages. The conference program includes a diverse range of speakers and discussion leaders from institutions and organizations worldwide, concentrating on the latest developments in the field. The conference is five days long and held in a remote location to increase the sense of camaraderie and create scientific communities, with lasting collaborations and friendships. In addition to premier talks, the conference has designated time for poster sessions from individuals of all career stages, and afternoon free time and communal meals allow for informal networking opportunities with leaders in the field.
Quantum information science has made remarkable strides, with transformational breakthroughs in even the last five years. Quantum computers are becoming increasingly powerful, and companies and researchers are exploring their potential for solving complex problems, having now demonstrated first results that go beyond the capabilities of classical simulators. Despite these advances, critical challenges remain between present capabilities and transformative, fault-tolerant quantum computing: development of error correction codes to mitigate the effects of decoherence; development of scalable hardware architectures; and even discovery of algorithms that efficiently leverage quantum advantage. Furthermore, establishing practical quantum networks requires further exploration.
This GRC aims to convene experienced and early-career researchers from both academic and industrial backgrounds, fostering discussions, idea exchange, and the juxtaposition of theoretical advancements with experimental achievements. it will encompass a diverse range of topics, spanning novel approaches to fundamental principles, quantum dynamics, and information scrambling. It will delve into innovative applications of quantum advantage and the integration of quantum computers with quantum materials. Advances in quantum metrology and sensing will be highlighted, alongside discussions on emerging applications and platforms in quantum science and simulation.

Q2B24 TOKYO
2024-07-24 - 2024-07-25 | Tokyo, Japan
THE ROADMAP TO QUANTUM VALUE

THE CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD EXCLUSIVELY IN PERSON AND PRESENTED IN JAPANESE AND ENGLISH, WITH REAL-TIME INTERPRETATION.

GRAND HYATT, TOKYO

JULY 24-25, 2024

SAVE THE DATE

VIEW ’23 CONTENT

Q2B is excited to be back for the third year to connect the international quantum community computing ecosystems! We will be featuring top academics, industry end users, government representatives and quantum computing vendors from all over the world.

Summerschool NanoQI 2024
2024-07-22 - 2024-07-25 | San Sebastian, Spain
Advances in the understanding and control of the quantum properties of matter and in nanofabrication are laying the groundwork for revolutionary new technologies and information processing capabilities. Following the successful schools in 2016, 2017, 2019 and 2022, the summer school NanoQI’24 provides an introduction to the basics and recent advances in major areas of quantum information theory and solid-state-based quantum technologies. Both the physics of different implementations of quantum information technologies and the applicable theoretical methods are covered.
The school is aimed at PhD students and young postdocs interested in quantum information processing and quantum technologies and offers lectures by leading researchers in the field (both from experiment and theory) that offer an overview of the main concepts and methods and explain promising current research directions. In addition it offers a forum for all participants to present and discuss their own research with their colleagues and senior researchers.
The confirmed lecturers and speakers are:
Jason Alicea (Caltech, Pasadena, CA, USA)
Daniel Barredo (CINN-CSIC, El Entrego, Spain)
Harry Buhrman (CWI Amsterdam, The Netherlands)
Deung-Jang Choi (CFM San Sebastián, Spain)
Francisco Guinea (IMDEA Madrid and DIPC, San Sebastián, Spain)
Klemens Hammerer (U Hannover, Germany)
Atac Imamoglu (ETH Zurich, Switzerland)
Hannes Pichler (IQOQI and U Innsbruck, Austria)
Silvia Kusminskiy (RWTH Aachen, Germany)
Seigo Tarucha (RIKEN, Wako, Japan)
The school follows the format of the prior schools of the same name (NanoQI’16 – ’22) and is aimed at PhD students working in quantum information processing or quantum technologies and at young postdocs entering the field. It offers lectures by 7 leading researchers both from experiment and from theory that provide an overview of the main concepts and methods and explain major current research directions. The lectures are complemented with a poster session and three colloquium-style talks. The school offers ample room for discussions and a forum for all participants to present and discuss their own research with their colleagues and senior researchers.
The application deadline has been extended to May 3rd (or until all places are filled).

1st Workshop on Broadly Accessible Quantum Computing
2024-07-22 | Providence, United States
Workshop Summary

The 1st Workshop on Broadly Accessible Quantum Computing will provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the current status and the prospects of quantum computing (QC) and its applications, focusing on how it can benefit the broader community interested in integrating quantum technologies into their traditional research computing facilities. Participants will engage in interactive discussions and real-world case studies, fostering a collaborative environment for knowledge exchange that will mark the onset of quantum computing awareness in the PEARC Conference Series.

July 22, 2024 – Providence, RI

Send your oral contribution application now
Workshop details and agenda
Invited speakers

Organizers

Bruno Abreu, National Center for Supercomputing Applications

Santiago Núñez-Corrales, National Center for Supercomputing Applications

Steve Reinhardt, Transform Computing

Katie Klymko, National Energy Research Scientific Computing Center

Daan Camps, National Energy Research Scientific Computing Center

Tommaso Macrì, QuEra Computing Inc.

The PEARC Conference Series

The Practice and Experience in Advanced Research Computing (PEARC) Conference Series, sponsored by ACM, provides a forum for discussing challenges, opportunities, and solutions among the broad range of participants in the research computing community. This community-driven effort builds on successes of the past, and aims to grow and be more inclusive by involving additional local, regional, national, and international cyberinfrastructure and research computing partners spanning academia, government, and industry. The PEARC conference series is working to integrate and meet the collective interests of our growing community.

In 2024, PEARC24 will be hosted in Providence, Rhode Island, from July 21 to July 25, with the general theme Human Powered Computing. Please visit the conference website for registration and more information: https://pearc.acm.org/pearc24/

Google Academic Research Awards
2024-07-17

US Quantum Information Science Summer School 2024
2024-07-15 - 2024-07-26
Program Description
The 2024 US Quantum Information Science Summer School (USQIS) is the second joint summer school facilitated by the five US Department of Energy National Quantum Information Science Research Centers (NQISRCs): the Quantum Science Center (QSC), the Quantum Systems Accelerator (QSA), Q-NEXT, the Co-design Center for Quantum Advantage, and the Superconducting Quantum Materials and Systems Center.
Organized by the QSC headquartered at DOE’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and QSA led by DOE’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, this year’s school will be an immersive 12-day learning experience on ORNL’s campus. Attendees will participate in hands-on quantum science and technology activities in a laboratory setting that is home to multiple world-leading facilities. The curriculum will be taught at a graduate level and is open to both members and non-members of the NQISRCs. Undergraduate students in their junior (third) or senior (fourth) year, graduate students, and postdocs and early-career researchers are invited to apply.
Curriculum topics will include:

Topological approaches to quantum computing
Cold atoms and ion traps
Error mitigation and error correction
The current state of the quantum information science field
Applications of quantum technologies, quantum materials, and quantum sensing

Deadlines

Application deadline: March 15, 2024
Acceptance date: April 14, 2024
Check into University of Tennessee, Knoxville dorm for badging: July 14, 2024
Program dates: July 15 – 26, 2024 (12 days)

Eligibility

Minimum 18 years of age
The target cohort for this summer school are students or early career professionals at or above a graduate level with backgrounds in quantum science disciplines such as physics and computer science. Eligible candidates range from junior or senior undergraduates to postdoc/early career scientists and/or those working in industry with the appropriate experience.
We are accepting both US and international students who can obtain the appropriate visa and badge to visit ORNL.
Only full-time, in-residence summer school participants are eligible
All summer school admissions are contingent upon DOE site-access approval to ORNL

Attendee Prerequisites

Prior completion of coursework in the following areas is required: linear algebra, calculus, quantum mechanics
Prior completion of coursework in the following areas is recommended: quantum information, condensed matter physics, computer science
A personal laptop is highly recommended for participation

Required Application Materials
The following materials are needed to complete the online application form.

Name
Email
Expected academic level or professional appointment in July 2024
Organizational affiliation
Technical area of interest
Brief personal statement of interest
Updated resume
Unofficial transcripts
Emergency contact
Two reference letters

Speakers and Lecturers

Nick Bronn (IBM)
Carleton Coffrin (Los Alamos National Laboratory)
Jeff Cohn (IBM)
Eugene Dumitrescu (Oak Ridge National Laboratory)
Tali Figueroa (Northwestern University)
Gabor Halasz (Oak Ridge National Laboratory)
Kathleen Hamilton (Oak Ridge National Laboratory)
Travis Humble (Oak Ridge National Laboratory)
Stephen Jesse (Oak Ridge National Laboratory)
Katarzyna Krzyzanowska (Los Alamos National Laboratory)
An-Ping Li (Oak Ridge National Laboratory)
Claire Marvinney (Oak Ridge National Laboratory)
Rob Moore (Oak Ridge National Laboratory)
Prineha Narang (University of California, Los Angeles)
Chetan Nayak (Microsoft)
Bibek Pokharel (IBM)
Eddie Schoute (Los Alamos National Laboratory)
Sara Sussman (Fermilab)
Alan Tennant (University of Tennessee, Knoxville)
Sagar Vijay (University of California, Los Angeles)
Vivien Zapf (Los Alamos National Laboratory)

Poster Session

US QIS Summer School attendees will have the option to present their research projects or interests in a student poster session on Wednesday, July 17 from 1:15 to 3:45 p.m.
All students are encouraged to present a poster, but participation is not required.
The poster session will provide participants with an additional opportunity to network with peers while learning and sharing insights in the field of quantum science and technology.
Students are solely responsible for providing their own posters.
Suggested poster dimensions: 30 x 40 inches

Logistics

Selected students will be notified by April 14, 2024.
Attendance is contingent on Department of Energy visitor approval to ORNL.
Accepted students should monitor email for important messages from USQIS@ornl.gov and hurttl@ornl.gov
Accepted students will be invited to a virtual meeting on June 27 to discuss logistics
Accepted students will receive a link requiring a response to help the planning team prepare for arrival/departure, dietary restrictions, rooming assignments, etc.
Accepted students will receive emails to complete required site access training once badge requests are approved.
Breakfast and lunch will be provided July 15-19 and July 22-26 (weekdays). Participants will be responsible for all meals on July 20-21 (weekend) and all evening meals.
There will be no study sessions on July 20-21.
The summer school will provide room and board to accepted students at a dormitory residence hall at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UT).
Room and board will consist of single occupancy rooms at UT.
Airline travelers will be responsible for transportation from the airport to the UT residence hall
Residents will check in on Sunday, July 14 at UT starting at 12:00 p.m.
Residents will pick up badges at UT from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 14. Non-US citizens must bring immigration documents and passports.
Residents will check out on Friday, July 26.
Transportation by bus will be provided each day from the UT residence hall to ORNL and back.
Students utilizing the provided room and board within the UT residence halls will not be permitted to drive personal vehicles to ORNL’s campus.
Residents will depart the lab at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, July 26 for the airport (45-minute drive)
Students with cars will receive a waiver to drive to ORNL’s campus on Friday, July 26
School participants will be responsible for all other costs, including individual travel expenses to and from the UT residence hall.
School participants are required to provide their own personal electronic devices for online activities.
School participants will be permitted to connect their personal electronic devices to the ORNL visitor wireless network. Wifi access will also be provided at the UT residence hall.
See below for the schedule for Monday, July 15. The full daily agenda will be available soon.

7:20 a.m. Load buses for transport (please be prompt)
7:30 a.m. Bus departs for Oak Ridge National Laboratory
8:30 a.m. Breakfast provided
9:00 a.m. Welcome ceremony and introductions
12:00 p.m. Lunch provided
3:30 p.m. Load buses for return to UT residence hall
6:30 p.m. Evening study sessions

FAQs

Can the quantum mechanics course prerequisite be waived?

The summer school is geared toward those who have completed at least one upper-level quantum mechanics course or an equivalent level course in quantum computing. This is required due to the advanced topics and technical jargon that will be used during the courses.

Will applicants with a Bachelor of Science be considered?

Yes, upper-level undergraduates, post-baccalaureate candidates, and applicants working in industry with a bachelor’s degree in physics or equivalent are eligible to apply.

Are travel expenses covered?

Lodging, most meals, and daily transportation to and from ORNL will be provided for individuals accepted to the program.
School residents are responsible for individual travel expenses from their place of residence to Tennessee.

Are reference letters also due on March 15?

Applicants must submit their complete application by the deadline. Reference letters submitted to the correspondence email will be accepted until March 22.

What if I will require special accommodations to attend?

Please forward specific inquiries about accommodations to the QSC administrative point of contact.

Do I need a laptop?

Yes, school participants are required to provide their own laptops for participating in online activities.
Participants will also be permitted to connect their personal electronic devices, including mobile phones, to the ORNL visitor wireless network.

What quantum science technologies will be covered by the school?

The school curriculum will emphasize multiple disciplines of science, including physics, chemistry, and engineering, that are essential for creating new quantum technologies.
Lectures will cover quantum algorithms, error mitigation, and error correction, as well as the theory and practice of quantum information and applications of quantum information to science problems ranging from condensed matter to dark matter and nuclear physics.
Electives will cover quantum programming, neutron scattering, nanotechnology, and the theory of topological approaches to quantum computing, including spin liquids and superconductors.

Will I stay in the UT dormitory on Sunday, July 14?

Yes, school participants will be assigned rooms following check in on that day.

Can I extend my stay at UTK after July 26?

No, students who wish to stay in Knoxville after the conclusion of the summer school will need to make other lodging arrangements.

European Quantum Technology Summer School
2024-07-08 - 2024-07-12
Are you ready?
To dive into the fascinating world of Quantum Technologies? The European Quantum Technology Summer School welcomes you to Strasbourg from July 8th to 12th. This exceptional opportunity is specifically designed for Master’s level students who are passionate about quantum technology and its groundbreaking applications.

What will you discover?
Selected students will immerse in a comprehensive program covering:

Exploring Quantum Technologies: Delve into the realms of quantum computing, communication, sensing and key enabling technologies through sessions led by renowned experts.
Interactive Exchanges: Engage in presentations from innovative start-ups, participate in lively discussions, and seize networking opportunities.
Personal Development: Hone your collaboration and intercultural communication skills, essential assets for your future.

Quantum Computers and Simulators with Atoms
2024-07-05 - 2024-07-14 | Varenna, Italy
In recent years, ultracold atoms in optical lattices and tweezers have emerged as one of the leading platforms for quantum simulation and quantum computing. The Enrico Fermi School’s course on “Quantum Computers and Simulators with Atoms” is designed to bring together some of the world’s leading experts in this field. The lecturers will deliver both comprehensive lecture series on the theoretical and experimental foundations of quantum computing and simulation with ultracold neutral atoms, as well as concise, targeted lectures on more specialized topics and related scientific areas.
LIST OF TOPICS

Quantum computation

Quantum simulation

Ultracold quantum gases

Neutral atoms in optical lattices

Rydberg atoms in optical tweezer arrays

Trapped ions

Strongly correlated systems

Non-equilibrium quantum dynamics

Quantum information and quantum control

Quantum metrology and sensing

Superconducting and photonics platforms (introduction)

SCHOOL DIRECTORS
Immanuel Bloch (Max-Planck Institute of Quantum Optics & Ludwig-Maximilians University, Germany)
Antoine Browaeys (Laboratoire Charles Fabry, Institut d’Optique & CNRS, France)
Leonardo Fallani (Università degli Studi di Firenze & LENS, Italy)

LECTURERS & SEMINAR SPEAKERS
Monika Aidelsburger (University of Munich, Germany)
Waasem Bakr (Princeton University, USA)
Adam Kaufman (JILA University of Colorado, USA)
Christiane Koch (Freie Universität Berlin, Germany)
Guido Pagano (Rice University, USA)
Sylvain Ravets (Université Paris-Saclay, France)
Mark Saffman (University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA)
Monika Schleier-Smith (Stanford University, USA)
Giulia Semeghini (Harvard University, USA)
Jonathan Simon (Stanford University, USA)
Leticia Tarruell (ICFO, Spain)
Jeff Thompson (Princeton University, USA)
Norman Yao (Harvard University, USA)
Peter Zoller (University of Innsbruck & IQOQI, Austria)
Eugene Demler (ETH Zurich, Switzerland)

SCIENTIFIC SECRETARY
Vladislav Gavryusev (Università degli Studi di Firenze, Italy)

2024 International Workshop on Quantum Computing: Circuits Systems Automation and Applications (QC-CSAA)
2024-07-02 | Knoxville
2024 International Workshop on Quantum Computing: Circuits Systems Automation and Applications
Co-located with ISVLSI 2024
Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
July 2, 2024

QC-CSAA
Authors are invited to submit papers for “2024 International Workshop on Quantum Computing: Circuits Systems Automation and Applications (QC-CSAA)”, July 2, 2024. The previous successful editions (2020, 2021 and 2022) of QC-CSAA have occurred as workshops at the IEEE Computer Society Annual Symposium on VLSI. The QC-CSAA workshop will provide a comprehensive review on fundamentals as well as the current state of the art in research and technology. The purpose of this is to explore design paradigms of quantum computing including developing a full stack from quantum algorithms to quantum chip. Advances in quantum computing hardware, software, and algorithms as well as contributions on the transformative research needed to guide quantum computing performance toward practical and sustainable operations will be aligned with the goal of this symposium. Further, circuits and systems targeting novel and existing applications of quantum computing to fields such as quantum chemistry, linear algebra, scientific applications, aerospace, material science, machine learning, etc. will be of special interest.

Topics of interest for this symposium include, but are not limited to:

Progress in quantum architectures, circuits, design automation and programming languages.
Circuits and systems targeting novel and existing applications of quantum computing.
Resource consumption estimates for quantum computing systems and applications.
System codesign that prioritizes sustainable and efficient platform operation.
Metrics and benchmarks for quantifying quantum computing performance.
Performance estimates of quantum and hybrid computations.
Resource-efficient methods for the control and execution of quantum programs.
Quantum computing in fields such as quantum chemistry, scientific applications, material science, machine learning, etc.

Submission Guidelines: Authors are invited to submit unpublished extended abstracts (2 pages) or full papers (maximum 6 pages) through Easychair under the track “Workshop on Quantum Computing: Circuits Systems Automation and Applications”. Previously published papers or papers under review for other conferences/journals should not be submitted for consideration. Please use IEEE conference-style template, which can be found here: (Link to Template). Accepted extended abstracts/full papers will be included in the ISVLSI conference proceedings indexed in the IEEE Xplore Digital Library. Extended version of accepted papers will be invited to peer-reviewed journals such as ACM Transactions on Quantum computing and Springer Nature Computer Science. The invitation will be based on reviewer’s feedback and quality of presentation.

Submission Link: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=isvlsi2024.

For additional information please contact the Workshop Organizers:

Travis S. Humble, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN, USA – humblets@ornl.gov
Himanshu Thapliyal, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, USA – hthapliyal@utk.edu

International Conference on Quantum Communications, Networking, and Computing (QCNC 2024)
2024-07-01 - 2024-07-03 | Kanazawa, Japan
Call for Papers
QCNC 2024 provides a forum for academic researchers and industry practitioners to present research progresses, exchange new ideas, and identify future directions in the field of Quantum Communications, Networking, and Computing.
Scope and Objectives
In recent decades, quantum researchers have made remarkable progress, propelling quantum technology into the spotlight for its potential to revolutionize classical communications, networking, and computing. The inherent advantages of quantum technology, particularly in terms of security, privacy, efficiency and scalability, have opened new frontiers in information technology. Quantum technology has demonstrated its ability to introduce applications with no equivalent in the classical realm, marking a breakthrough towards an unimaginable future. The establishment of connections between the quantum source node and destination node using quantum hardware and devices facilitates qubit transmissions, which in turn enables advancements in quantum computing, artificial intelligence and cryptography and further services and applications. Envisioned as a transformative force, quantum services are anticipated to span the globe, leveraging quantum terrestrial components, satellites, airplanes, ships, and other vehicles. The quantum future holds the promise of nearly unconditional security, super-computing power, large capacity, even at high velocity, and heightened privacy.
Our conference welcomes submissions across diverse research areas related to quantum hardware, communications, networking, computing, cryptography, artificial intelligence, and their associated systems and applications. The topics of interests are covered by the following tracks:
Track 1: Quantum Hardware and Devices
Track 2: Quantum Information Networks
Track 3: Quantum Computing
Track 4: Security in the Quantum Age
Track 5: Quantum Key Distribution and Quantum Cryptography
Track 6: Quantum Services and Applications
Track 7: Quantum Technologies: Theories and Experiments
Best Paper Award and Journal Special Issues
Three accepted papers will be selected for best paper awards. Selected papers will be recommended to IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications (IF: 16.4) and Digital Communications and Networks (IF: 7.9) for potential fast-track publications.

XPRIZE Quantum Applications
2024-06-30
QUANTUM FOR REAL-WORLD IMPACT

$5 MILLION Prize Purse

XPRIZE Quantum Applications is a 3-year, $5M global competition designed to generate quantum computing (QC) algorithms that can be put into practice to help solve real-world challenges.

OVERVIEW

QC is a multidisciplinary field at the intersection of computer science, physics, and mathematics that seeks to use the information processing power of quantum mechanics to solve otherwise difficult computational problems.

Competing teams will develop new applications for quantum computers that can address complex, global challenges in climate, sustainability, health and beyond. This is a pivotal time for quantum computing; join us in shaping a future where technology meets the world’s most pressing challenges head-on.
XPRIZE Quantum Applications is made possible thanks to the generous support of title sponsor Google Quantum AI, with funding from Google.org, and presenting partner the Geneva Science and Diplomacy Anticipator (GESDA) Foundation.

BARRIER

Currently, quantum computers are not sufficiently advanced enough to solve real-world societal problems that classical computers cannot. However, as the technology advances, relatively few companies and university researchers are focused on translating quantum algorithms into real-world application scenarios and assessing their feasibility to address global challenges once sufficiently powerful hardware is available.

BREAKTHROUGH

A future in which a diverse community of quantum experts, policymakers, and business leaders collaborates to identify and unleash the potential of quantum computing algorithms and applications to tackle some of the largest problems humanity faces.

THE IMPACT

XPRIZE Quantum Applications has the potential to transform how we tackle some of the largest problems humanity faces — a testament to XPRIZE’s dedication to pioneering and impactful innovation. This prize brings together XPRIZE’s expertise in designing, launching and executing large-scale competitions, Google Quantum AI’s extensive knowledge and leadership in advancing quantum computing, and GESDA’s global perspective and ability to convene policymakers and experts to create change. Together, our goal is to nurture the growth of an ethical and forward-looking quantum ecosystem.
While this competition marks the initial stages of uncovering the positive impacts of quantum computing on global challenges, some aspirational examples of applications might include:

Enhancing the drug discovery process by enabling more accurate predictions of how drug candidates interact with proteins in the human body.
Making simulations of electrical grid loads more efficient by improving the way we model inductors and capacitors in differential equations.
Reduce carbon emissions and improve energy efficiency by helping us better model materials and molecules, such as those in batteries or fusion reactors.

THE COMPETITION

XPRIZE Quantum Applications is actively seeking applicants working on quantum algorithms focused on sustainability and social impact. We welcome global innovators from various fields to participate in the competition. The winning submissions will most accelerate the field of quantum algorithms towards quantum advantage for positive real-world applications.
To learn more, check out our Competition Guidelines.

TYPES OF CONTRIBUTIONS

NOVEL ALGORITHM
A new quantum algorithm for solving a new class of problems with quantum advantage
NEW APPLICATION
Work showing how existing quantum algorithms can be used to solve previously unknown applications with a quantum advantage
ENHANCED PERFORMANCE
Work significantly reducing the resources required for a quantum computer to reach quantum advantage for an already established algorithm/application

GET INVOLVED

Be at the forefront of developing quantum applications to solve some of the world’s toughest problems. Email us at qc‑apps@xprize.org with any questions, or submit the form below to get involved.

Symposium on Theory of Computing (STOC) 2024
2024-06-24 - 2024-06-28 | Vancouver, Canada
The Annual ACM Symposium on Theory of Computing (STOC), is the flagship conference of SIGACT, the Special Interest Group on Algorithms and Computation Theory, a special interest group of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM). It has been held annually since 1969, traditionally in May/June.

STOC covers all areas of research within Algorithms and Computation Theory. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to: algorithms and data structures, computational complexity, randomness in computing, algorithmic graph theory and combinatorics, approximation algorithms, cryptography, computational learning theory, economics and computation, parallel and distributed algorithms, quantum computing, algorithmic coding theory, computational geometry, computational applications of logic, optimization, algebraic algorithms, and theoretical aspects of areas such as networks, privacy, computational biology, and databases. Papers that broaden the reach of the theory of computing, or raise important problems that can benefit from theoretical investigation and analysis, are encouraged.
Danny Lewin Best Student Paper Award
A prize is given to the author(s) of the best student-authored paper (or split between more than one paper if there is a tie). A paper is eligible if all of its authors are full-time students at the time of submission. This must be indicated in the submission registration process.
Business Meeting
The annual SIGACT business meeting is traditionally held during one evening of the STOC conference. Attendance is open to all members of the theoretical computer science community. SIGACT prizes, including the Knuth Prize, Gödel Prize, ACM-SIGACT Distinguished Service Prize, and the Danny Lewin Best Student Paper Award are traditionally awarded at the Business Meeting.
Upcoming Conferences
STOC 2024 TheoryFest in Vancouver, BC, Canada, June 24-28, 2024

Inside Quantum Technology Nordics
2024-06-24 - 2024-06-26 | Helsinki
Helsinki, Finland
Scaling quantum computers towards real-world applications

Conference, June 24-26
In-Person

IQT Nordics Helsinki-Espoo is a significant opportunity for professionals in the quantum computing field to network, share ideas and collaborate on groundbreaking solutions. This annual June event rotates amongst three Nordic region countries (Denmark, Finland, and Sweden; the first iteration took place in Copenhagen in 2023 and Gothenburg, Sweden is the host in 2025).
IQT Nordics Helsinki-Espoo 2024 takes place in Espoo, next to Helsinki, at the main building of Aalto university “Dipoli” and just a stone through away from the center of Helsinki and the beautiful archipelago outside these cities.
The theme is “scaling quantum computers towards real-world applications.” The conference features sessions on innovations driving quantum computer platforms forward, development of large-scale QPU’s, technologies enabling scaling of quantum computing, commercializing quantum applications, investment needs, and global quantum ecosystems. Over 60 speakers and exhibiting organizations from the Nordic region and around the world are participating.
If you are interested in how quantum computers can be scaled towards real-world applications and want to stay updated on the latest developments in the field, attending IQT Nordics Helsinki-Espoo would be highly beneficial. In addition, you get a good understanding of what the Nordics bring to the global quantum ecosystem and get the chance to benchmark that towards global quantum ecosystems.

Vertical Topic Schedule
(subject to change)
June 24, 2024
EVENING

Welcome Networking Reception

June 25, 2024
MORNING

Session 1: Innovations driving quantum computer platforms/hardware forward
Session 2: Development of large scale QPUs

AFTERNOON

Session 3: Technologies enabling scaling of quantum computing

June 26, 2024
MORNING

Session 4: Software to scale up quantum computing

AFTERNOON

Session 5: Commercializing quantum – applications, investments and competency needs
Session 6: Global quantum ecosystems

61st Design Automation Conference
2024-06-23 - 2024-06-27 | San Francisco, United States
For the past 60 years, DAC has been the premier conference for the design and automation of electronic circuits and systems. Research papers, technical presentations and sessions are selected by a committee of electronic design experts that offer the latest information on recent developments, trends, management practices, new products, technologies and methodologies. Submit to the 61st DAC and be part of tomorrow’s innovation.
61st DAC will be held June 23-27, 2024 at Moscone Center West in San Francisco, CA.
About DAC
DAC is recognized as the global event for chips to systems. DAC offers outstanding training, education, exhibits and superb networking opportunities for designers, researchers, tool developers and vendors. The conference is sponsored by the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and is supported by ACM’s Special Interest Group on Design Automation (SIGDA) and IEEE’s Council on Electronic Design Automation (CEDA).
Learn how DAC has influenced the semiconductor ecosystem over the last 60 years.

Members are from a diverse worldwide community of more than 1,000 organizations that attend each year, represented by system designers and architects, logic and circuit designers, validation engineers, CAD managers, senior managers and executives, and researchers and academicians from leading universities.
Over five days, DAC provides over 300 technical presentations and sessions that are selected by a committee of electronic design and university research experts offering information on recent developments and trends, management practices and new products, methodologies, and technologies in the electronics industry.
A highlight of DAC is its exhibition and suite area with approximately 200 of the leading and emerging companies in:

Artificial Intelligence/ Machine Learning (AI/ ML)
Automotive
Design Services
Design on Cloud
Electronic Design Automation (EDA)
Embedded Systems and Software (ESS)
Intellectual Property (IP)
Security/Privacy

The conference is sponsored by the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), and is supported by ACM’s Special Interest Group on Design Automation (SIGDA) and IEEE’s Council on Electronic Design Automation (CEDA).
