Qiskit Hackathon Melbourne

Experience quantum computing in this hands-on hackathon. Learn and program cutting-edge devices. No previous experience is necessary.

Melbourne Connect

Are you a university student or researcher in Victoria keen to learn more about the exciting potential of quantum computers and get some hands-on experience with quantum computers and real-world applications over the cloud? The University of Melbourne in conjunction with IBM Quantum will be hosting a 4-day event where you can join workshops (4-5 July) to learn about quantum computing and try quantum programming using the Quantum User Interface and Qiskit, and then participate in the in-person hackathon (6-7 July) to practice your skills, meet new friends, and compete against others for prizes.No Quantum Computing experience is required, but knowledge in one or more of the following will be beneficial: Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, or Data Science. Experience using Python is also beneficial.Don’t miss out on this experience to learn the basics, collaboratively work on projects, engage in a dynamic community, and explore the forefront of quantum computing!Monday, July 4 (online or in-person)09:00 Opening09:30 Introduction to Quantum Computing I10:30 Introduction to Quantum Computing II12:00 Panel: Why Quantum Computing?Break14:00 Introduction to Qiskit15:00 Qiskit Blocks Social ChallengeTuesday, July 5 (online or in-person)09:00 Applications: QSVM10:00 Applications: Quantum Machine Learning11:00 Applications: Measurement-Based Quantum Computing12:00 Panel: Research Topics in Quantum ComputingBreak14:00 Introduction to Qiskit Application Modules15:30 Qiskit Programming Challenge16:00 Project Pitching / Team FormationWednesday, July 6 (in-person)09:00 Welcome / Team Formation Ends / Project Ideas Fixed09:30 Hackathon12:00 Break13:00 Hackathon (continued)Thursday, July 7 (in-person)9:00 Hackathon (continued)14:00 Coding Ends, Prepare for Presentation15:00 Final Team Presentations16:00 Judging16:30 Awards Ceremony and ClosingInterested in finding out more? Visit https://quantum-melbourne.github.io/

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