Operational launch of the Open Quantum Institute

Tuesday 5 Mar 2024, 10:00 → 21:00 Europe/Zurich

81/R-003B - Science Gateway Auditorium B (CERN)

Enrica Maria Porcari (CERN), Marieke Hood

Join us for the operational launch event of the Open Quantum Institute (OQI) – a new, three-year CERN-based programme that will help to unleash the full power of quantum computing for the benefit of all.

Hosted at CERN, born at GESDA, supported by UBS, the OQI is a collaborative initiative that unites the future of science with the powers of diplomacy to solve some of the biggest challenges facing the world and humanity. The OQI focuses on a selection of SDG-related use cases to explore applications of quantum computing in fields like health, energy, climate action, clean water, and food security.
 
In the pilot phase, the OQI will build on its effort to-date and target the four key objectives: 1) accelerating quantum computing applications for humanity; 2) providing access to quantum computing for all; 3) advancing capacity building; 4) activating multilateral governance of quantum computing for SDGs. The work towards these goals will help to ensure that the whole world contributes to and benefits from quantum computing.

The one-day event includes the closed inaugural meeting of the Advisory Committee, expert workshops on four key areas of OQI, and the official operational launch ceremony. The public is welcome to join the operational launch ceremony taking place in the evening by registering for the event. There will also be a webcast link made available for everyone willing to follow the public part of the event remotely. In addition, future collaborators and everyone willing to actively engage in the pilot phase of OQI, can request to participate in one of the expert workshops taking place in parallel sessions throughout the day.
 
Check the full timetable for more details.

12:45 → 13:00 Welcome / Introduction to the workshop

Welcome_SlideDecks_050324.pdf

Welcome_SlideDecks_050324.pptx

12:45 Welcome at CERN

Speaker: Enrica Maria Porcari (CERN)

12:47 Overview of the timeline of OQI

Speaker: Marieke Hood

12:52 Programme of workshops

Speaker: Enrica Maria Porcari (CERN)

13:00 → 13:15 Transfer to the first workshop series

13:15 → 14:45 Expert workshop (A1): Accelerating applications for humanity (use cases development) (Part 1)

Conveners: Catherine Lefebvre, Sofia Vallecorsa (CERN)

GESDA_OQI_Expert Workshop A1_05March2024.pdf

OQI Launch Workshop 1_Summary_Final.pdf

13:15 Welcome to the workshop

13:17 Acceleration of use cases through OQI - what we have achieved so far

13:30 Brainstorming session 1: Health

13:15 → 14:45 Expert workshop (A2): Access for all (simulators and QPUs access)

GESDA_OQI_Expert Workshop A2_05March2024.pdf

OQI Launch Workshop 2_Summary_Final.pdf

13:15 Welcome to the workshop

13:20 Round of introduction

13:40 Access for all through OQI - what we have achieved so far

13:50 Moderated discussion on practical engagement

14:40 Conclusions and next steps

13:15 → 14:45 Expert workshop (A3): Advancing capacity building (education)

Conveners: Marianne Schoerling, Tim Smith (CERN)

GESDA_OQI_Expert Workshop A3_05March2024.pdf

OQI Launch Workshop 3_Summary_Final.pdf

13:15 Welcome to the workshop

13:20 Round of introduction

13:40 Education at OQI - what we have achieved so far

13:55 Moderated discussion on practical engagement with the community

14:40 Conclusions and next steps

14:45 → 15:15 Coffee break and transfer to the second workshop series

15:15 → 17:00 Expert workshop (A1): Accelerating applications for humanity (use cases development) (Part 2)

Conveners: Catherine Lefebvre, Sofia Vallecorsa (CERN)

15:15 Brainstorming session 2: Food

16:15 Brainstorming session 3: Climate, land/water, open topics

16:45 Conclusions and next steps

15:15 → 17:00 Expert workshop (A4): Activating the multilateral governance (diplomacy)

GESDA_OQI_Expert Workshop A4_05March2024.pdf

OQI Launch Workshop 4_Summary_Final.pdf

15:15 Welcome to the workshop

15:20 Multilateral governance at OQI - what have we achieved so far

15:20 Quantum Diplomacy Game introduction

15:35 Quantum Diplomacy Game playing

16:10 Quantum Diplomacy game debriefing

16:30 Inspiration for the Diplomacy work of OQI

16:40 Conclusions and next steps

17:00 → 17:30 Coffee break, Arrival of public

17:30 → 18:20 Public ceremony of the operational launch of the Open Quantum Institute

18:20 → 18:45 PUBLIC: Special Announcement

XPRIZE Quantum Applications OQI Presentation

XPRIZE Quantum Applications OQI Presentation.pdf

XPRIZE Quantum Applications OQI Presentation.pptx

18:45 → 18:50 Closing remarks

18:50 → 20:00 Networking cocktail