As 2025 marks the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, this NITheCS/QSouthAfrica Minischool offers a timely and hands-on introduction to quantum computing using PennyLane, an open-source framework for designing and simulating quantum circuits. Designed for students, researchers, and enthusiasts, the Mini-school emphasises practical skills and conceptual understanding.

Participants will learn how to build and run simple quantum circuits, implement both built-in and custom quantum
operations, and perform quantum measurements in PennyLane. The sessions will also explore foundational
quantum computing protocols such as quantum teleportation, as well as introductory query-based algorithms,
including the Deutsch and Deutsch-Jozsa algorithms.

By the end of the Mini-school, attendees will have a solid, practical foundation in quantum computing and the confidence to explore more advanced applications using PennyLane.