LOQCathon 2.0

Quandela

LOQCathon 2.0  is the second interdisciplinary Quantum Hackathon on Linear Optical Quantum Computation with the software platform Perceval.

Jussieu - Sorbonne Université

<h3>Unleashing Quantum Creativity with the second edition!</h3>LOQCathon 2.0 marks the second edition of the interdisciplinary Quantum Hackathon centered around Linear Optical Quantum Computation, utilising the Perceval software platform. It is organised in collaboration with Quandela, Quantum Information Center Sorbonne and DIM QuanTiP, with the valuable backing of LIP6 - Laboratoire d'Informatique Sorbonne Université/CNRS &amp; IMPMC. This event is proudly sponsored by OVHcloud, HQI France, PCQT, and boasts industry support from EDF and Thales.The LOQCathon 2.0 is a 3-day hackathon where you will test your creativity to, in collaboration with others, solve real life problems in quantum computation.You want to participate?→ If you are a talented student, researcher or professional, don't miss the opportunity, stay tuned and join the LOQCathon 2.0!→ We only have a limited number of available seats. Please register only if you are sure you can make it!→ If you are a company working on a problem, don't miss the opportunity to get support from the best experts or find new talent. │◄◄◄ REGISTER NOW │►

ABOUT THE EVENTThe event is free of charge, but registration is required. We'll supply breakfast and lunch for all attendees, so all you have to do is bring your laptop, charger, and any other necessities that might make you feel more comfortable during the event.Registration open until October 20th, 2022.If you'd like to attend but don't live near Paris, don't worry! We offer some travel grants that will cover transportation costs (up to 250€ round trip) and housing for students (from Tuesday 14th to 18th of November). We simply ask you to provide a resume and a cover letter before October 16th with email subject [LOQCathon 2.0 travel grant] and we will return to you soon. For now we will open more tickets for the travel grant category to not limit the number of applications and will adjust accordingly later. Please only request a travel grant ticket should you need a travel grant.In addition, we will be dividing the participants into groups of 5. However, if you already have other participants joining that you wish to be together with, please let us know in the registration form.Following the challenges, the top three teams that will be emerged as the frontrunners, will be rewarded for their remarkable achievements.Prizes:1st Place: 3,000 euro2nd Place: 2,000 euro3rd Place: 1,000 euro These prizes will be shared among the top three teams as a token of appreciation for their dedication and hard work throughout the evenA jury will select three standout contributions. Jury members are: Nadia Belabas (Universite Paris Saclay)Benoît Valiron (Centrale Supelec)Mathias Pont (Quandela)Alex Bredariol Grilo (LIP6)Elianor Hoffmann (LOQCathon winning team 2022) The event will be held in English and will be in-person and it's not possible to attend virtually.

ABOUT QUANDELA<a href="https://www.quandela.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Quandela</a> is a photonic quantum computing company providing hardware, middleware and software solutions. We combine our cutting-edge technology with the dedication and expertise of our teams, from developing ground-breaking solid-state sources of quantum light to creating quantum algorithms and software to power a new generation of quantum computers, available on the cloud.Earlier this year, Quandela released the photonic quantum computing software platform <a href="https://perceval.quandela.net/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Perceval</a>, an open-source software integrated in a Python library enabling users to visualise and understand the inner workings of an optical Quantum Computer. A BOUT QICSThe Quantum Information Center Sorbonne (<a href="https://qics.sorbonne-universite.fr/en" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">QICS</a>) aims at coordinating research, teaching and outreach efforts within the Alliance Sorbonne Université on quantum information — quantum computing and quantum communications —, as well as its impact in other fields. It gathers a large community from computer science to physics, but also mathematics and humanities. A BOUT QUANTIP<a href="https://quantip.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">DIM QuanTiP</a> (Quantum Technologies in Paris Region) is a research network in quantum technologies that brings together over 1,000 researchers from various research and higher education establishments in the Paris Region. The network targets both fundamental and technological research activities. It operates on the basis of calls for projects open to Île-de-France partners. QuanTiP also includes communication, training and promotion activities. A BOUT LIP6The <a href="https://qi.lip6.fr/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">LIP6</a>, the computer science laboratory of Sorbonne University's Faculty of Science and Engineering is a joint research laboratory of Sorbonne University and CNRS, the French national research organisation. A BOUT IMPMCThe Institute of Mineralogy, Physics of Materials and Cosmochemistry (<a href="http://impmc.sorbonne-universite.fr/en/index.html" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">IMPMC</a>) is a multidisciplinary institute of physics, earth sciences and biophysics-bioinformatics, located in the heart of Paris within Sorbonne University and the National Museum of Natural History.

THE SPONSORS<a href="https://www.ovhcloud.com/fr/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">O﻿VHCLOUD</a>As Europe’s leading cloud provider, we deliver public and private cloud products, shared hosting and dedicated server solutions in 140 countries worldwide. We also offer domain name registration, telephony services and internet access to our customers. Founded in 1999, OVHcloud is a French company with an international presence, based on a backbone of datacentres and points of presence spread across the globe.<a href="https://www.hqi.fr/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">HQI</a> (France Hybrid HPC Quantum Initiative)Launched in January 2022, one year after the announcement of the National Quantum Plan by the French government, HQI is an integrated initiative that aims at showcasing the quantum technologies and services available to researchers and innovation players. It combines a hybrid computing platform coupling several quantum technologies to GENCI’s Joliot Curie supercomputer hosted at TGCC (CEA), and a research and dissemination of uses programme - academic and industrial - driven by CEA and Inria. HQI will be the first HPC-QC platform that exposes as many quantum computing technologies for the needs of the open research community.<a href="https://pcqt.fr/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">PCQT</a> (Paris Centre for Quantum Technologies)Paris Centre for Quantum Technologies is a scientific consortium which includes 23 research laboratories in 5 central Paris and Ile-de-France universities, with CNRS and INRIA. To meet the major future challenges of quantum technologies, PCQT is working to develop training in the quantum field, to finance research projects and to promote academic research among economic players.

DAY 1 - 15/11

Wednesday, November 15: Amphitheater Charpak

Energising Welcome & Coffee 

Let the Hackathon Begin 

Greetings from the Organisers, Sponsors and Contributors 

Power Break!! 

 Dive into Perceval Coding 

Time to Refuel: Lunch 

Wednesday, November 15th Afternoon at Room 401 22-23 (IMPCM)

LOQCathon 2.0

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