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OQIxGiga: Quantum for Connectivity Roundtable
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Europe/Zurich
160/1-009 (CERN)
Description
A special collaborative event between Giga (UNICEF, ITU) and the Open Quantum Institute (CERN) focused on better understanding how quantum science, technology, and computing can help close the digital divide in education and connectivity.
Participation is by invitation only.
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12:00
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Flying lunch 1h
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13:00
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13:09
Speaker: James Beacham (Max Planck Society (DE))
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Giga’s mission is to connect the world’s schools to the internet
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13:20
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13:30
The Open Quantum Institute has a mission to provide inclusive access to quantum computing and to support the development of concrete quantum solutions for the SDGs
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13:30
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14:10
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What quantum is and is not: Distinguishing the false from the reasonable promises of quantum computing and the quantum technology ecosystem 20mSpeaker: Pierre Fromholz (University of Basel)
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13:50
The quantum internet: Concept, infrastructure, connectivity, feasibility 15mSpeaker: Tiff Brydges (University of Geneva)
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13:30
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14:10
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14:25
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15:15
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Quantum for education 15mSpeaker: Adrian Schmidt (KIT ITAS)
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14:40
Practical and ethical implications of quantum technology / computing 15mSpeaker: Eline de Jong (University of Amsterdam)
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14:25
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15:05
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15:25
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16:20
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16:45
Summary of key points and agreed actionable steps moving forward, including identifying key topics, experts and side events relevant to expected event outcomes
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16:45
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