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SUMMARY:Quantum Computing Spring School 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join the four-day Quantum Computing Spring School\, where participants will develop practical knowledge and skills in quantum computing through expert-led lectures\, hands-on tutorials\, and interactive learning sessions. \n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\n\n\nDate: 23–26 September 2026Venue: Alpine Heath Drakensberg Resort (To Be Confirmed) \n\n\n\nTopics Covered\n\n\n\nParticipants will explore a range of exciting topics\, including: \n\n\n\n\nBasic Quantum Algorithms\n\n\n\nVariational Quantum Algorithms\n\n\n\nSimulation of Quantum Systems\n\n\n\nQuantum Machine Learning\n\n\n\n\nFeatured Speakers\n\n\n\nThe Spring School will feature presentations and tutorials by experts from leading institutions\, including: \n\n\n\n\nIan David (University of KwaZulu-Natal)\n\n\n\nThomas Konrad (University of KwaZulu-Natal)\n\n\n\nMatt Lourens (Stellenbosch University)\n\n\n\nShivani Pillay (University of KwaZulu-Natal)\n\n\n\nIlya Sinayskiy (University of KwaZulu-Natal)\n\n\n\nEric Brunner (Quantinuum) (To Be Confirmed)\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend?\n\n\n\nApplications are invited from: \n\n\n\n\nHonours students\n\n\n\nMaster’s students\n\n\n\nDoctoral students\n\n\n\n\nHow to Apply\n\n\n\nStudents interested in attending are encouraged to submit their applications through: \n\n\n\nMs Nokwanda MajolaEmail: majolan6@ukzn.ac.za \n\n\n\nberg conference sept 2026Download
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SUMMARY:Quantum Science & Technology Across Africa
DESCRIPTION:Join leading researchers\, academics\, and emerging scientists from across the African continent at the African Quantum Alliance (AfriQA) Conference 2026\, a premier gathering dedicated to strengthening collaboration and advancing quantum research in Africa. \n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\n\n\nConference Dates: 30 November – 4 December 2026Summer School: 30 November 2026Venue: AIMS Rwanda Innovation Centre (AIMS RIC)\, Kigali\, Rwanda \n\n\n\nDeadline for Abstract Submission: 30 September 2026 \n\n\n\nREGISTRATION \n\n\n\nConference Themes\n\n\n\nParticipants can explore cutting-edge developments in: \n\n\n\n\nQuantum Sensing and Communication\n\n\n\nQuantum Algorithms and Machine Learning\n\n\n\nQuantum Computing Hardware\n\n\n\nQuantum Science and Technology across Africa\n\n\n\n\nA Summer School will also be held on 30 November 2026\, providing an excellent learning opportunity for postgraduate students\, early-career researchers and those looking to deepen their understanding of quantum science. \n\n\n\nAfriQA conference kigali_2026 (updated)Download
URL:https://caes.ukzn.ac.za/event/quantum-science-technology-across-africa/
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