Are you a seasoned quantum veteran or just taking baby steps to learn more about the intriguing field of quantum computing? ⚛️ Then you are in the right place, because QCzech together with Faculty of Nuclear Sciences and Physical Engineering, CTU prepared a little something 🎁 for you as a part of this year’s IBM Qiskit Fall Fest!
Two months – October and November – packed up with lectures, hands-on experience, lab tours, and networking. And psss we will have a special host from IBM Quatum as well.
Sounds exciting, right? So what are you waiting for? Sign up below!
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Schedule
Thursday 23. 10. 16:00:
Speakers:
Ivana Miháliková (UMB, IP SAS): How Symmetry Makes Quantum Problems Easier
Tomáš Novák (CESNET): Introduction to Quantum Key Distribution
Lukáš Kaisrlík (FIT CTU): Protecting Against the Quantum threat
Ondřej Král (IBM)
After the QTalks, there will be an excursion to the quantum communication laboratory optiLAB of CESNET.
The QBronze workshop is designed for complete newcomers to quantum computing and quantum programming. There are no prerequisites except a basic understanding of programming (variables, loops, and conditionals). The workshop uses Qiskit, a Python software framework, for creating and executing quantum circuits.
The QBronze workshop will take place online every workday from wednesday 29.10 to tuesday 4.11 during the evening hours.
Topics covered:
- Basics of classical systems
- Quantum programs as circuits
- Quantum operators on a quantum bit
- Entanglement and basics quantum protocols
- Quantum search algorithm
For additional information about the workshop see the QWorld website.
Grab the chance to see VLQ, the first quantum computer in Czechia, on your own eyes!
15:00–15:30 – Marek Lampart – Intro: Infrastructure for SC and QC (Infrastruktura SC a QC)
15:30–16:30 – Guided Tour (exkurze)
16:30–17:00 – Ivan Zelinka – From Algorithms to Magic: How AI Opens Doors to the Quantum World (Od algoritmů k magii aneb jak AI otevírá dveře do kvantového světa)
17:00–17:30 – Adam Bílek – When One Application Isn’t Enough: Discrimination of Quantum Gates (Když jedna aplikace nestačí: rozlišování kvantových bran) Use this link for a demo before the talk.
17:30–18:00 – Jiří Tomčala – Image recognition using Quantum Machine Learning – practical implementation in Qiskit (Rozpoznávání obrazu pomocí kvantového strojového učení – praktická implementace v Qiskitu)
To conclude our fall fest, Dr. Martin Friák, scientist from IPM CAS (ÚFM AVČR) will have a special lecture about research using quantum computers!
The lecture is both in person (in Brno) and online. Sign up here
The QSilver workshop builds on QBronze and delves deeper into the Qiskit software kit and more advanced quantum programming. Completion of the QBronze workshop, or the content of any other equivalent introductory course, is a prerequisite.
The QSilver workshop will take place online in on dates to be announced in November during the evening hours.
Topics covered:
- Introduction to complex numbers
- Bloch Sphere
- Quantum gates with complex numbers
- Quantum Fourier Transform
- Shor’s algorithm
For additional information about the workshop see QWorld website.
Venue for the in-person events
The in-person talks will be held in Room TH:A-1455 at the Faculty of Informatics, Czech Technical University.
Thákurova 9
160 00 Praha 6 – Dejvice
Česká republika
FAQ
The Qiskit Fall Fest is a regular event supported by IBM Quantum. Every year, schools around the world sign up to organize quantum events. This year, for the first time, there are many exciting events happening in the Czech Republic as well.
Developed by IBM Quantum, Qiskit is a Python software development kit (SDK) that allows users to design, transpile, and execute quantum circuits. The execution can be done either on a local simulator or on an actual IBM quantum computer, accessible on the cloud for free.
Participation in all parts of the event is completely free of charge. We are, however, unable to provide any reimbursement for travel-/accommodation-related costs.
Organizers & contact
Link to the discord server, where all the communication is taking place, is provided after submitting the sign-up form. If you have any questions regarding the registration, you can contact us at qczech@qworld.net
