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OQI fosters collaboration through quantum computing knowledge sharing workshop

22nd May 2025

The Open Quantum Institute (OQI) recently hosted a knowledge sharing workshop for members of use case teams currently being supported by OQI—as part of our mission to explore quantum computing applications contributing to the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

 

Led by Francesca Schiavello and Philipp Kammerlander, Applications Advisors at OQI, the workshop provided a platform for teams to present a topic of their choosing—anything from an algorithm they are currently working on, a method from a previous published paper, a technique they are particularly fond of, or even a new algorithm they recently learned about. The session aimed to spark curiosity between teams and give them the opportunity to learn from each other’s expertise and experience. 

 

Over 30 members from across eight use case teams took part, with presentations spanning a diverse range of topics, including:

 

  • Optimisation strategies—such as variational quantum eigensolver (VQE)—a method used in quantum computing to find the lowest energy state of a physical system— for applications such as optimisation of wind farm layout.

 

  • Quantum Generative Adversarial Networks (qGANs)—a type of machine learning model using quantum computing to generate realistic data, with the potential of representing complex data patterns more efficiently than classical models.

 

  • Multiple data encoding strategies to reduce the size of data needed to load onto quantum hardware—an important consideration for the current generation of Noisy Intermediate-Scale Quantum (NISQ) computers, which can only handle limited data.

 

 

Across the teams, participants engaged in exchanging ideas and sharing their key learnings as they continue collaborating to develop their SDG-focused use cases.

 

Looking ahead, OQI will continue fostering a collaborative environment for teams to share knowledge openly through other workshops and technical deep dives–to ensure that all teams have equal opportunity to share knowledge and learn from their peers as they continue to develop quantum computing algorithms for the benefit of all.

 

Learn more about our use cases: https://open-quantum-institute.cern/applications/

 

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