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Revision as of 11:13, 14 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 - Masters of Ceremony
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
Hear highlights from Canadian companies who 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
Presentation Slides:
- Vlad Gheorghiu's Presentation
- Christian Weedbrook's Presentation
11:10 AM - 12:30 PM
Open Discussion
View demonstrations and engage in open discussion about quantum computing. See it in action and learn 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
Presentation Slides:
- Kenneth Wood's Presentation
Ask Me Anything Discussion with Participants
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
Health Break
1:00 PM - 4:15 PM
Take part in the French or English version of this Hands-on Exercise for a deeper dive into quantum computing.
Hands-on Exercise - Intro to Quantum Computing (English)
For the session:
IBM Quantum Composer
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
