Applied Quantum Conference
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ESA/ESOC, GSI/FAIR & Merck are organising the first joint “Applied Quantum Conference”.
The event will take place at ESA/ESOC, Darmstadt (DE) on February 4th 2020 and will bring together industry and academia. The conference aims at identifying concrete technological solutions addressing current and future needs in our respective organisations, as well as connecting the communities and enabling interactions eventually laying the foundations for further collaborations. We have a stellar line-up of speakers from top universities, start-ups and international firms. There will be plenty of opportunities to connect, network and exchange ideas.
We very much look forward to seeing you at our “Applied Quantum Conference”!
With best wishes,

European Space Operations Centre (ESA/ESOC)
GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung
Merck
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Registration European Space Operation Centre (ESOC)
European Space Operation Centre (ESOC)
Robert-Bosch-Straße 564293 Darmstadt -
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Introductory Remarks European Space Operation Centre (ESOC)
European Space Operation Centre (ESOC)
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Introductory Remarks: ESA: Dr. Rolf Densing, Director of Operations and Head of ESOC
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Introductory Remarks: GSI/FAIR: Dr. Yvonne Leifels, Deputy Research Director GSI/FAIR
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Introductory Remarks: Merck: Dr. Stephan Dertinger, Head of Innovation Projects
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10:45
Coffee Break 30m European Space Operation Centre (ESOC)
European Space Operation Centre (ESOC)
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Lunch Break 1 h 15m European Space Operation Centre (ESOC)
European Space Operation Centre (ESOC)
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Session II: Psi Quantum, Prof. Jeremy O´Brien, "The promise of quantum computing (and how we're going to get there!)"
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Session II: Quantum Companies; Chair: Dr. Martin Ruge (Merck) European Space Operation Centre (ESOC)
European Space Operation Centre (ESOC)
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Session II: CQC, Dr. Ross Duncan, "Compiling Quantum Software in the NISQ Era"
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Session II: HQS, Jan Reiner "Multiscale simulation & quantum computing for design of new materials"
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Session II: Riverlane, Dr. Steve Brierley, "Quantum software: recent advances and a case study"
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Session II: OQC, Dr. Ilana Wisby., "Building a quantum enabled future"
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Session II: See QC, Dr. Matthew Hutchings, "SeeQC - Digital Quantum Computing"
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Session II: DWave, Dr. Joel M. Gottlieb, "Practical Quantum Computing"
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Coffee Break 25m European Space Operation Centre (ESOC)
European Space Operation Centre (ESOC)
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Session III: Oxford University, Prof. Dr. Dieter Jaksch, "Variational quantum algorithms for nonlinear problems"
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Session III: Quantum Academics; Chair: Dr. Thorsten Kolleger (GSI/FAIR) European Space Operation Centre (ESOC)
European Space Operation Centre (ESOC)
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Session III: Oxford University, Prof. Dr. Aleks Kissinger, “Quantum circuits: from structure to software”
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Session III: Oxford University, Dr. Stefano Gogioso, "Applications of NISQ devices to orbital collision detection"
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Session III: Forschungszentrum Jülich, Prof. Dr. Kristel Michielsen, "Applied Quantum Computing at Jülich Super Computing Center"
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Session III: DESY, Prof. Dr. Kerstin Borras, "The Helmholtz - TRIUMF Cooperation on Scientific Computing"
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Session III: CERN, Alberto di Meglio, "The CERN Quantum Technology Initiative: Supporting HEP Research and Collaboration"
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Bullet Point Takeaways, Closing Remarks, Networking & Standing Dinner 3h 15m
Bullet Point Takeaways: ESA, Merck, GSI/FAIR - respective chairs
Closing Remarks: ESA Mariella Spada
Networking, Standing Dinner, Poster Session & Open Discussions
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