Elevate your expertise in quantum computing to seize tomorrow's opportunities
Quantum computing has the potential to solve problems beyond the capabilities of conventional supercomputers and could revolutionize the advancement of several key sectors of Canada’s economy, such as automotive, clean technology, finance, artificial intelligence, and pharmaceuticals. Thus, it is essential to develop concrete expertise to take advantage of the new possibilities that will arise from quantum computing.
We invite you to join a 6-day virtual workshop. This year, the workshop will focus on quantum chemistry on IBM’s gate-based quantum computers, incorporating problem-based learning, teamwork, and best practices in quantum software development. By the end of the workshop, you will be able to use the IBM Quantum System One, operated by PINQ2 and basic quantum computing tools to solve concrete, small-scale quantum chemistry problems. The workshop will also include poster sessions, where participants can showcase what they have learned, and an awards ceremony recognizing the best team presentations. A total of $1,500 in prizes will be distributed among the winners.
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Pre-requisites
Important Notes:
- IBMid prior to registering. Acknowledgement and compliance with the IBM Quantum End User Agreement is a requirement for joining this workshop, including compliance with related applicable export controls, laws and regulations of the United States, Canada, and other countries related to the export, import and/or re-export of information, technology and related items, and to remain physically present within the geographic boundaries of Canada while accessing the course and related technology. Registration to the workshop does not guarantee access to IBM’s quantum computers.
- All participants must read and sign the Access to Intellectual Property & Non-Disclosure Agreement.
- Trainees are expected to participate in all scheduled activities and be involved in team projects (approximately 5 hours per week). A minimal attendance of 90% is required to receive the participation certificate. For students, participation in the poster presentation is mandatory.
- All participants must read and agree with the workshop’s Code of Conduct.
- Knowing quantum mechanics is an essential prerequisite.
- Having taken a university-level course in linear algebra is an essential prerequisite.
- As the workshop will involve Python programming, only students with some experience with Python should register.
- Having completed one of the following courses or training, or equivalent, is an asset, but not essential:
- University of British Columbia course EECE 571S Introduction to Quantum Computing, or
- Université de Sherbrooke course PHY 737 Information et calcul quantiques (or PHY 637), or GEI 777 Mécanique quantique pour ingénieurs, or GEI 825 Calcul et informatique quantiques or
- Simon Fraser University course PHYS 816 Quantum Information Science,
- University of Victoria course CSC 586/SENG 480: Quantum Algorithms and Software Engineering
- Qiskit training: https://qiskit.org/learn/intro-qc-qh/
Schedule
The workshop will run 4.5 hours per day in three 1.5-hour sessions. Detailed schedule is listed in the table below. It will emphasize teamwork and problem-based learning, focusing on quantum chemistry.
As part of the workshop, participants will have the opportunity to showcase what they have learned through poster presentations. To recognize outstanding contributions, we will award prizes worth a total of $1,500, distributed among the winners.
