Birds-of-a-Feather Program

Scope and Goals

Birds-of-a-Feather sessions or BoFs are informal gatherings of persons interested in discussing a particular topic. The IEEE Quantum Week 2021 program features scheduled BoF Sessions addressing timely Quantum Computing and Engineering topics. The length of BoF sessions is 45 minutes.

Birds-of-Feather Program

  • Each BoF session is 45 minutes long.
  • Accepted BoFs will be posted on this page.
 

Contacts


QCE21 Birds-of-the-Feather Sessions Overview

Wed, Oct 20 — BoF 05 — The Quantum Algorithms Institute Ecosystem

Mehdi Bozzo-Rey: Quantum Algorithms Institute, Canada


QCE21 Birds-of-the-Feather Abstracts


Date: Mon, Oct 18, 2021
Time: 10:00-10:45 Mountain Time (MDT) — UTC-6
Abstract: This is a creative, fun, social session to stimulate the IEEE Quantum Community to imagine ways quantum computing could transform electrical engineering.
  The session is divided into 3 phases: Phase 1 — Brainstorm, riff, and imagine new applications of quantum computing to electrical engineering (15 minutes) Phase 2 —Replay and group the ideas (20 minutes) Phase 3 — A quick vote to identify the community consensus on the most impactful and most feasible ideas (5 minutes) The objective is to inspire participants and spark discussion of new, unexpected ideas.
Keywords: Electrical Engineering, Applications, Brainstorm, Social 

Date: Tue, Oct 10, 2021
Time: 10:00-10:45 Mountain Time (MDT) — UTC-6
Abstract: This BoF is a session for those interested exploring the jobs landscape in quantum technologies. We’ll aim discuss the wealth of quantum-related jobs presently open in organizations around the world. As a group, we’ll begin by inspecting the full list of current openings [industry, academic, internships], which represent the present state-of-the-market. Then we’ll talk about whatever the participants choose to discuss from either the labor supply or demand side — or something other. Focus in this gathering is on the jobs landscape, present and perhaps, the future.
Keywords:  Jobs, Labor Market, Global

Date: Tue, Oct 19, 2021
Time: 14:30-15:15 Mountain Time (MDT) — UTC-6
Abstract: IEEE Transactions on Quantum Engineering (TQE) publishes regular, review, and tutorial articles based on the engineering applications of quantum phenomena, including quantum computation, information, communication, software, hardware, devices, and metrology. Articles also address quantum-engineering aspects of superconductivity, magnetics, microwave techniques, photonics, and signal processing. All articles are open access and publicly available free of charge.
Keywords: IEEE Transactions, TQC, Quantum Engineering, QCE21 Best Paper

Date: Wed, Oct 20, 2021
Time: 10:00-10:45 Mountain Time (MDT) — UTC-6
Abstract: In the broad are of quantum, there are many opportunities for IEEE Organizational Units and Regional Entities to work together. We will discuss the recently signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between IEEE and QETCI (Quantum Ecosystems Technology Council of India). We will explore the roles International Experts can play in such collaboration arrangements between IEEE OUs and regional entities. We kindly invite you to join us in this Birds-of-the-Feather session, share your best practices in your local quantum ecosystems for effective collaboration with other quantum entities, and learn from each other. Let us discuss the mechanisms that help in accelerating specific quantum areas.
Keywords:  Collaboration, QETCI, IEEE India

Wed, Oct 20 — BoF 05 — The Quantum Algorithms Institute Ecosystem

Mehdi Bozzo-Rey: Quantum Algorithms Institute, Canada

Date: Wed, Oct 20, 2021
Time: 12:15-13:00 Mountain Time (MDT) — UTC-6
Abstract: The Quantum Algorithms Institute’s mission is to leverage British Columbia’s strengths to establish an applied quantum computing ecosystem that features broad participation, an inclusive approach to core technology and is focused on building a critical mass of talent that drives skilled job creation and economic development across the province and Canada. Bootstrapping a local ecosystem is not an easy task, especially when one of the quantum computing industry’s greatest challenge is a shortage of skilled labour. A key part of this ecosystem enablement is to expose future scientific and business leaders to quantum computing technologies through internships, collaborations and dedicated training. This Birds-of-a-Feather session is an opportunity for industry, academia and government players to reconnect and exchange on how to further enable this ecosystem.
Keywords: Quantum Computing, Quantum Algorithms, Quantum Software Ecosystem, Ecosystem Management, Quantum Education

Date: Wed, Oct 20, 2021
Time: 14:30-15:15 Mountain Time (MDT) — UTC-6
Abstract: This BoF is an opportunity for those interested in or already engaged in quantum technology standardization to casually come together — away from the usual pressure to produce outcomes. Share what you individually are doing or aspiring to; tell what your standards group is doing, share what challenges you are facing, or explore the aims of your and other groups. Come together in this BoF to meet like-aiming others and connect across organizational lines. The agenda for this BoF is real-time and relies on who joins in the session. Bring your thought and views. If you are new to the quantum standards community this is a great way to introduce yourself and find an entry point for yourself into this fast evolving area within the larger quantum technology ecosystem.
Keywords: Standards, Community, Social Event

Date: Thu, Oct 21, 2021
Time: 14:30-15:15 Mountain Time (MDT) — UTC-6
Abstract: ACM Transactions on Quantum Computing publishes high-impact, original research papers and select surveys on topics in quantum computing and quantum information science. The journal targets the quantum computer science community with a focus on the theory and practice of quantum computing including but not limited to: models of quantum computing, quantum algorithms and complexity, quantum computing architecture, principles and methods of fault-tolerant quantum computation, design automation for quantum computing, quantum programming languages and systems, distributed quantum computing, quantum networking, quantum security and privacy, and applications (e.g. in machine learning and AI) of quantum computing.
Keywords: ACM Transactions, TQC, Quantum Computing, QCE21 Best Papers