Workshop – Quantum Computing Applications in Optimization

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Event Description

  • đź“… Date: Thursday, March 20th, 2025
  • đź•’ Time: 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM (CET)
  • đź“Ť Location: NTNU Gløshaugen, Trondheim

    The Quantum Computing Applications in Optimization workshop is a key event within the iDesignRES project, based on the findings of Task 2.2 – Assembling multi-physics modules and components.
    This workshop will bring together researchers, industry professionals, and experts to explore the latest Quantum Computing (QC) applications in optimization.
    Through scientific presentations and interactive discussions, participants will gain insights into cutting-edge methodologies and collaborative opportunities in QC-driven optimization.

Event Summary

By attending, you will:

  • Gain insights into the latest advancements in QC applications for optimization.
  • Connect with leading researchers and industry stakeholders.
  • Explore collaborative opportunities in quantum-driven problem-solving.

    We invite participants to present their research on Quantum Optimization.



    Program:
    10:30 – 11:00 Arrival, Networking and Refreshments
    11:00-11:30- Welcome, Pedro Crespo del Granado (NTNU)
    - Introduction to Quantum Computing, Finley Quinton (NTNU)
    - The Gemini Center on Quantum Technologies, Franz Fuchs (SINTEF Digital)
    11:30 – 12:30- Frontiers and Future Scientific Developments, Tatiana Gonzalez Grandón (NTNU)
    - Computational Challenges in the Energy Data Industry, Alexandre Ramos Peon (Rystad Energy)
    - EnerQuant project, Pascal Halffmann (Fraunhofer)
    12:30 - 13:15Lunch Break
    13:15-14:30- Efficient circuits for subspace control operators and application to MaxKcut formulation, Ruben Pariente Bassa (SINTEF Digital & UiO)
    - Quantum algorithms and Post-Quantum Cryptography, Erik Hieta aho, (VTT - Technical Research Center of Finland)

    Light talks or short pitches:
    ▪ Improving QAOA, Torbjørn Smedshaug (NTNU)
    â–Ş Quantum Computing in Energy Systems (Knut Gjerden, SINTEF)
    â–Ş Hybrid quantum in Benders decomposition (Truls Flatberg, SINTEF Industry)
    14:30-14:45Short break and coffee entanglement
    14:45-16:00- IBM, Lars Nordbryhn (IBM)
    - Community detection via simulated bifurcation, Konrad Tywoniuk (UiB)

    Light talks or short pitches:
    â–Ş Simulated Quantum Annealing (Sindre Nesheim, UiB)
    â–Ş Quantum Annealing for QUBOs (Henrik Idsal, NTNU)
    â–Ş Stochastic Unit Commitment Problem (David Ribes, NTNU)
    16:00-16:15Quantum guide to commercial acceleration: energy sector, Pavel Kalinin, Quantum Delta NL.
    16:15-17:00Open collaborations
    18:45-Superposition Dinner at Frida (Fjordgata 15, 7010 Trondheim)



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    For any questions, feel free to reach out: đź“© quinton.f.alexander@ntnu.no

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