The Quantum Futures Workshop at IdeaSquare CERN

Tuesday 9 Apr 2019, 08:30 → 15:30 Europe/Zurich

3179/R-E06 (CERN)

Quantum Futures is a round table discussion, gathering experts from various scientific communities, including CERN, University of Geneva, ITU and industry, to frame quantum challenges for a hackathon and a 3 months global student program to follow later. This workshop will contribute to inventing the quantum technology of tomorrow.

Topics of interest:

1. Applications of Quantum Computing
2. Quantum Networking
3. Quantum Technology for experiments
4. Technology for Quantum Computing

Check the program on the Timetable page!

08:30 → 09:30 Breakfast

09:30 → 09:40 Why are we here?

09:40 → 09:50 How to proceed?

09:50 → 10:45 Session 1: Participants will introduce themselves and their interests

10:45 → 11:05 Coffee

11:05 → 11:50 Session 2: Free form discussions around the topics

11:05 Coffee

11:50 → 13:20 Lunch and Networking

13:20 → 13:50 Session 3: Formulation of next steps

13:50 → 14:20 Session 3: Brainstorming for a longer-term vision

14:20 → 14:50 Wrap up