Mo., 20. Nov.
|Rüschlikon
Discover Quantum Computing at IBM Research Zurich
Visit IBM Research Zurich together with the association ACM HSG and discover the fascinating world of quantum computing.
Time & Location
20. Nov. 2023, 15:00 – 18:00
Rüschlikon, Säumerstrasse 4, 8803 Rüschlikon, Switzerland
About the event
Important: Registration required for this event. There is only a limited amount of tickets available.
If you ever wanted to see a real quantum computer, here is your chance: The association ACM HSG, the local student chapter of the Association for Computing Machinery in St. Gallen, is organizing a visit to IBM Research Zurich, one of the few research centers in Europe with state-of-the-art quantum computers. In our three-hour visit, you will get an exclusive tour of the nanotech center and quantum lab of IBM Research Zurich, learn about the latest research in quantum computing from IBM experts, and even be able to program a quantum computer yourself!
Cost:
The event is free for ACM | HSG members. For non-members we charge a small fee of 10CHF.
You can become a member for free under: www.acm-hsg.ch/register.
Pre-requisites:
No prior knowledge in Quantum Computing is required.
IMPORTANT:
- Please be on time: We will start at 15:00 and late arrivals may not be able to join the group.
- The event will be held in English.
- Out of security reasons every attendant needs to bring an identity document with him/her. Without identity document one will not be permitted to enter the building. We will also record the nationality of each attendant for this reason during registration.
Meeting point and journey:
- The IBM Research center in Rüschlikon, Zurich can be reached by train (1.5h from St. Gallen) or car. IBM Research Zurich offers a limited amount of visitor parking lots.
- The entire center is wheelchair-accessible.
- Our group will meet at the main reception (register yourself by the group name "ACM | HSG event".
- A joint journey from St. Gallen might be planned and will be communicated closer to the event date.
Program:
1. Overview of IBM Research Zurich and what’s next in quantum computing
2. Status IBM Quantum und roadmap
3. IBM Quantum Quiskit demo und playing around with a quantum computer
4. Visit of the quantum lab und nanotech center