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<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"featured_media":64,"template":"","keywords":[],"class_list":["post-9215","iyq-event","type-iyq-event","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nFollowing the E-Learning African International School on Quantum Science and Technology (ELAIS-QST 2024), the African International Conference on Quantum Computing and Simulation will gather leading experts, scientists, researchers, and students from across Africa in different fields such as materials science, physics, chemistry, engineering, and others to explore cutting-edge topics. In addition, the leading experts, scientists, researchers, and government policymakers in Ghana will hold a round-table discussion on formulating a national strategy for Ghana. This 7-day event will feature a rich program of opening ceremonies, keynote presentations, round-table discussions, interactive lectures, tutorials or hands-on sessions, and poster sessions, each designed to delve into various aspects of quantum computing and simulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The conference will begin with an opening ceremony where keynote presentations from renowned leaders in the field will lay the groundwork for round-table discussions on policy direction for Ghana and simultaneously motivate student participants on the current state and future potential of quantum computing and simulation. Lectures will be provided to theme the entire lecture for easy transfer of knowledge. The goal is to build a foundation for the participants of this program who have diverse scientific backgrounds. Discussions throughout the event will focus on 1) key challenges, such as scaling quantum simulations for larger, more complex systems; 2) the development of new quantum algorithms to address critical issues in industrial applications, and 3) how the Ghanaian community can collaborate to develop a national strategy programme for effective training, education, research, and industrialization to embrace the quantum revolution. The interactive lectures will provide participants with tutorials\/hands-on experience using the quantum tools and techniques for simulation, while the poster sessions will allow researchers and students to showcase their work and engage in in-depth discussions with peers and experts.<\/p>\n\n\n