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= '''Event Program - June 16th, 2021 | 10:30 AM – 4:15 PM''' = | = '''Event Program - June 16th, 2021 | 10:30 AM – 4:15 PM''' = | ||
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| + | [https://www.csps-efpc.gc.ca/events/moving-quantum/index-eng.aspx '''Event Page'''] | ||
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[[File:Zoom Background - Moving Quantum Computing from Theory to Practice.png|frameless|left|400px]] | [[File:Zoom Background - Moving Quantum Computing from Theory to Practice.png|frameless|left|400px]] | ||
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== '''10:30 AM - 10:35 PM''' == | == '''10:30 AM - 10:35 PM''' == | ||
| − | === Introductions | + | === Introductions === |
* '''Dr. Peter Mason''', Director, Quantum Sensors Challenge Program, National Research Council | * '''Dr. Peter Mason''', Director, Quantum Sensors Challenge Program, National Research Council | ||
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| + | === Welcome Remarks === | ||
* '''Neil Bouwer''', Vice President, Innovation and Policy Services, Canada School of Public Service | * '''Neil Bouwer''', Vice President, Innovation and Policy Services, Canada School of Public Service | ||
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== '''10:55 AM - 11:10 PM''' == | == '''10:55 AM - 11:10 PM''' == | ||
=== Quantum Computing Showcase === | === Quantum Computing Showcase === | ||
| + | Highlights of how Canadian companies are innovating in the area of quantum computing. | ||
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'''Speakers:''' <br> | '''Speakers:''' <br> | ||
* '''Christian Weedbrook''', Founder and CEO, Xanadu | * '''Christian Weedbrook''', Founder and CEO, Xanadu | ||
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== '''11:10 AM - 12:30 PM''' == | == '''11:10 AM - 12:30 PM''' == | ||
=== Open Discussion === | === Open Discussion === | ||
| + | Demonstrations and open discussion of quantum computing in action and what it means for you | ||
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'''Speakers:''' <br> | '''Speakers:''' <br> | ||
* '''Ghislain Lefebvre''', Partnership development manager, Université de Sherbrooke | * '''Ghislain Lefebvre''', Partnership development manager, Université de Sherbrooke | ||
* '''Sarah Blanchette''', Junior quantum computing developer, Université de Sherbrooke | * '''Sarah Blanchette''', Junior quantum computing developer, Université de Sherbrooke | ||
* '''Kenneth Wood''', Global Business Development Director, IBM Quantum System Program | * '''Kenneth Wood''', Global Business Development Director, IBM Quantum System Program | ||
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| + | === Ask Me Anything Discussion with Participants === | ||
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== '''12:30 PM - 1:00 PM''' == | == '''12:30 PM - 1:00 PM''' == | ||
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== '''1:00 PM - 4:15 PM''' == | == '''1:00 PM - 4:15 PM''' == | ||
| − | === Hands | + | === Hands-on Exercise - Intro to Quantum Computing (English) === |
| + | Take part in the French or English version of this Hands-on Exercise for a deeper dive into quantum computing <br><br> | ||
| + | '''Speakers:''' <br> | ||
| + | * '''Marco Armenta''', Quantum computing software developer/Développeur de logiciels d'informatique quantique, Université de Sherbrooke | ||
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| + | === Hands-on Exercise - Intro to Quantum Computing (French) === | ||
'''Speakers:''' <br> | '''Speakers:''' <br> | ||
* '''Maxime Dion''', Quantum Computing Developer, Université de Sherbrooke | * '''Maxime Dion''', Quantum Computing Developer, Université de Sherbrooke | ||
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Revision as of 13:59, 4 June 2021
Event Program - June 16th, 2021 | 10:30 AM – 4:15 PM
10:30 AM - 10:35 PM
Introductions
- Dr. Peter Mason, Director, Quantum Sensors Challenge Program, National Research Council
Welcome Remarks
- Neil Bouwer, Vice President, Innovation and Policy Services, Canada School of Public Service
10:35 AM - 10:55 PM
Opening Remarks/Setting the Stage
- Geneviève Tanguay, Vice President, Emerging Technologies, National Research Council
10:55 AM - 11:10 PM
Quantum Computing Showcase
Highlights of how Canadian companies are innovating in the area of quantum computing.
Speakers:
- Christian Weedbrook, Founder and CEO, Xanadu
- Alireza Yazdi, Founder and CEO at Anyon Systems Inc.
- Michele Mosca, Co-founder and Deputy Director, Institute for Quantum Computing, University of Waterloo; and
- Vlad Gheorghiu, CEO, President and Co-Founder of softwareQ Inc
11:10 AM - 12:30 PM
Open Discussion
Demonstrations and open discussion of quantum computing in action and what it means for you
Speakers:
- Ghislain Lefebvre, Partnership development manager, Université de Sherbrooke
- Sarah Blanchette, Junior quantum computing developer, Université de Sherbrooke
- Kenneth Wood, Global Business Development Director, IBM Quantum System Program
Ask Me Anything Discussion with Participants
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
Health Break
1:00 PM - 4:15 PM
Hands-on Exercise - Intro to Quantum Computing (English)
Take part in the French or English version of this Hands-on Exercise for a deeper dive into quantum computing
Speakers:
- Marco Armenta, Quantum computing software developer/Développeur de logiciels d'informatique quantique, Université de Sherbrooke
Hands-on Exercise - Intro to Quantum Computing (French)
Speakers:
- Maxime Dion, Quantum Computing Developer, Université de Sherbrooke
