Introduction to quantum computing - How can your business use quantum computing? - Digital Catapult

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Quantum computing is a rapidly-emerging technology that harnesses the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems too complex for classical computers. It is a fundamentally different computing approach that allows certain computations to be performed far more quickly and efficiently than traditional computing does. Quantum computers may soon be able to solve problems that are not feasible with classical computers. But what is a quantum computer and how does it differ from a classical computer?

Digital Catapult is organising a series of two webinars on quantum computing to answer this question and help you understand the most likely early quantum computing use cases in optimisation, quantum chemistry, and quantum machine learning.

Held on Thursday 17 November, the first webinar will put the spotlight on how your business can benefit from this new advanced digital technology. The second webinar, on Thursday 01 December, will focus on how to get started on quantum computing.

Join Digital Catapult and leaders from across the industry in this exploratory journey on understanding the use cases and applications of quantum computing!

Important Notice: To be part of this journey, please note that you will need to register to both webinars separately. For the first webinar you can register directly below. To register for the second webinar please visit this page.

Who should attend?

The webinar series will be of interest to anyone looking to understand the multiple benefits of using quantum computing to solve modern day industry challenges. The webinar will be particularly useful for business and technology leaders keen to gain an understanding of the different use cases for quantum computing.

This webinar will bring together a diverse range of quantum computing enthusiasts, including speakers from Digital Catapult, Riverlane, ORCA Computing and D-Wave Systems Inc.

Agenda

15:00 – Welcome and introduction
Philippa Spencer, Innovation Partner at Digital Catapult

15:05 – Introduction to quantum computing
Daniel Goldsmith, Quantum Computing Technologist at Digital Catapult

15:20 – Case study on Quantum Chemistry
Dr Nicole Holzmann, Manager (Quantum Science) at Riverlane

15:30 – Case study on Machine Learning
Kris Kaczmarek, Head of Product at ORCA Computing

15:40 – Case study on Optimisation
Irwan Owen, Regional Director – D-Wave Systems Inc.

15:50 – Panel discussion: Should we start our Quantum journey now?
Chair: Philippa Spencer, Innovation Partner at Digital Catapult
Dr Nicole Holzmann, Manager (Quantum Science) at Riverlane
Kris Kaczmarek, Head of Product at ORCA Computing
Irwan Owen, Regional Director – D-Wave Systems Inc.

16:15 – Q&A
Philippa Spencer, Innovation Partner at Digital Catapult

16: 25 – Final thoughts and next steps
Philippa Spencer, Innovation Partner at Digital Catapult

16:30 – End

Daniel Goldsmith

Senior Quantum Computing Technologist

Daniel has a Masters in Quantum Technology at University College, London, and researched Quantum Error Correction Codes. He has experience of working with quantum annealing and photonic computers, as well as the standard quantum circuit model. He has a good understanding of algorithms for the NISQ and the fault tolerant era. He is particularly interested in quantum machine learning. Daniel also has extensive experience of leading teams to design, build, test, cut over, and operate global ERP IT systems. This has given him an excellent understanding of the key elements of a successful IT implementation. He has a deep knowledge of technical and process architecture and has worked in key integration roles on large and complex projects. Daniel also has a good appreciation of finance, gained from qualifying as a Chartered Accountant at Ernst & Young, and then working as a European Financial Controller for a technology firm earlier in his career. He studied Physics at Jesus College, Cambridge.