QBronze147 | Quantum Computing and Programming Workshop, Online, December 2-6, 2024
For the first time, leading experts from nine African QCousins – QSouthAfrica, QLibya, QNigeria, QCameroon, QAlgeria, QEgypt, QMorocco, QZimbabwe and QGhana – come together in a groundbreaking workshop. This pioneering event fosters cross-border collaboration, knowledge sharing, and collective growth, paving the way for a stronger, more resilient Africa. We would like to thank NITHECS for supporting the event with access to the Zoom platform.
We are pleased to announce the first quantum programming workshop organized jointly by QAfrica and QWorld! Join us for the introductory workshop and learn the basics of quantum computing and how to write simple quantum programs.
We invite highschool students, university students and graduates, researchers, professors, and industry experts. We will use introductory tutorials called Bronze-Qiskit by QWorld. We will use Discord to communicate with each other and conduct the workshop. Jupyter notebooks, lectures, and mentoring will be in English. We will also provide mentoring in a few other languages.
We will share homework via QWorld Canvas (five homework assignments, in total 100 pts). The participants who complete them all successfully (at least 50% for each) with at least 70 pts in total, will earn their diplomas!
Participants will be watching the lecture videos and completing the tasks on their own. Mentor support will be provided for participants to ask their questions. We will share homework via QWorld Canvas (five homework assignments, in total 100 pts). The participants who complete them all successfully (at least 50% for each) with at least 70 pts in total, will earn their diplomas!
Quantum Workshop Schedule
DAY 1
Monday, December 2 (18:00 – 20:00 GMT+2)
One Bit, Coin Flipping, Coin Flipping Game, Probabilistic States, Probabilistic Operators, Two Probabilistic Bits, Correlation, Operators on Multiple Bits
DAY 2
Tuesday, December 3 (18:00 – 20:00 GMT+2)
Quantum Coin Flipping, First Quantum Programs with Qiskit, Hadamard Operator, One Qubit, Quantum State, Superposition and Measurement, Visualization of a (Real-Valued) Qubit
DAY 3
Wednesday, December 4 (18:00 – 20:00 GMT+2)
Operations on the Unit Circle, Rotations, Reflections, Quantum Tomography, Two Qubits, Phase Kickback
DAY 4
Thursday, December 5 (18:00 – 20:00 GMT+2)
Entanglement and Superdense Coding, Quantum Teleportation, Multiple Control Constructions
DAY 5
Friday, December 6 (18:00 – 20:00 GMT+2)
Inversion About the Mean, Grover’s Search: One Qubit Representation, Grover’s Search: Implementation
TALK
Monday, December 2 (17:00 – 18:00 GMT+2)
Ahmed Younes (Professor of Quantum Computing, Alexandria University)
Title: Getting Started with Quantum Computing Tech
Abstract: This talk delves into the transformative potential of quantum computing, a revolutionary technology that leverages the principles of quantum mechanics to perform calculations at unprecedented speeds. We will examine foundational concepts such as superposition and entanglement, which enable quantum bits (qubits) to represent multiple states simultaneously, vastly increasing computational power. Key algorithms, including Shor’s Algorithm for efficient integer factorization and Grover’s Algorithm for enhanced search capabilities, will be discussed, highlighting their implications for cryptography and data retrieval.
Furthermore, we will explore the diverse applications of quantum computing across various sectors, including finance for risk analysis, healthcare for drug discovery, and logistics for optimizing supply chains. The presentation will also introduce the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQ2025), an initiative aimed at raising global awareness and fostering collaboration among researchers, industry leaders, and policymakers.
By addressing both the challenges and opportunities presented by quantum technology, this presentation aims to provide a comprehensive overview of its potential to reshape our technological landscape.
The participants are expected to work individually at least 16 hours to complete the following sections of Bronze-Qiskit: basics of classical systems, basics of quantum systems, basic quantum operators, quantum correlation and quantum protocols, and quantum search algorithm.
https://gitlab.com/qworld/bronze-qiskit
The tutorial is a collection of Jupyter notebooks, and each notebook has a recorded lecture. We use python to solve the tasks and Qiskit library to code quantum programs. The participants should know at least one programming language, and they should make themselves familiar with Python before the workshop if they do not know Python. We will share the installation instructions and a few notebooks on basics of mathematics and participants should review them before the workshop starts.
Application for our quantum workshop
You may apply for the workshop by filling the application form provided below.
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Workshop Team
Organizers: Taima Aldahmani (QLibya), Aymane Hassani (QMorocco), Rabeh Abdelmouheymen Khamadja (QAlgeria), Abderrahim Adrabi (QMorocco), Precious Amadi (QNigeria), Chanelle Matadah Manfouo (QCameroon), Aniekan Afangideh (QNigeria), Nesrine Abdelhak (QAlgeria), Micaiah Nhira (QZimbabwe)
Instructors: Abbas Omid Hassasfar (QSouthAfrica), Kenneth Isamade (QNigeria)
Mentors: Ini Ukut (QNigeria), Chanelle Matadah Manfouo (QCameroon), Lorraine Majiri (QZimbabwe), AbdulMalek Baitulmal (QLibya), Precious Amadi (QNigeria), Abderrahim Adrabi (QMorocco), Nesrine Abdelhak (QAlgeria), Amani Mimoun (QAlgeria), Omar Shaglouf (QLibya), Fatema Elgebali (QSouthAfrica), Chorfi Imad Eddine (QAlgeria), Menna El-Masry (QEgypt), Ahmed Saad El Fiky (QEgypt), Moataz Mohamed Fayek (QEgypt), Muhammad Khan (QSouthAfrica), Tristen Gwynn (QSouthAfrica), Segun Oguntunnbi (QNigeria), Victor Adeyemi (QNigeria), Raja Babu Jamatia (QWorld)
Contact: qafrica [at] qworld.net
Code of Conduct
Our event is dedicated to providing a harassment-free workshop experience for everyone, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, religion (or lack thereof), or technology choices. We do not tolerate harassment of event participants in any form. Sexual language and imagery is not appropriate for any event venue, including talks, workshops, parties, Twitter and other online media. Event participants violating these rules may be sanctioned or expelled from the event.
We respect the minors (children under age 18) and we must make every effort to protect their rights. All private relationships, private communications (including social media channels), or sexual contacts with minors are prohibited.
The default communication channel between the organizers and participants is e-mail. Except filing the application form, the contact info of any attendee or participant cannot be requested by any person from organizer side (i.e., mentor, educator, speaker, organizer, sponsor, or volunteer). On the other hand, any person from organizer side may share his or her contact info with a participant who is not a minor, upon request by the participant.
A minor can access the emails of the main organizers on the event’s website. If a minor interested in working with a person from organizer side for scientific or pedagogical purpose, then he or she should read this document before contacting this person:
https://qworld.net/code-of-ethics-and-conduct/#minors
If you are being harassed, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other concerns, please contact the organizers immediately. You may also contact directly the members of the Ethics Committee of QWorld.
https://qworld.net/code-of-ethics-and-conduct/
Check the above link for more details.