Indonesia-APCTP Workshop on

Quantum Computing and Simulation

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Welcome to our workshop page! 😃

The Indonesia-APCTP workshop on Quantum Computing and Simulation 2023 was held on December 6-8 (Wed-Fri)!

💡 Introduction

Quantum computing is an emerging branch of science and technology that promises major scientific and industrial breakthroughs. This includes solving complex problems whose solution lies beyond the contemporary and even future supercomputers based on conventional technologies. Quantum computing is also poised to make a significant economic impact. Various industries (automotive, chemicals, financial services, and life sciences) are predicted to benefit from this technology in the future.

We realize that embracing quantum computing research could position ourselves at the forefront of this technological revolution. However, Indonesia has just started to engage in research on quantum computing and simulation. As the main research agency in Indonesia, the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) through the BRIN Research Center for Quantum Physics has been actively promoting quantum computing to the public and researchers in Indonesia since its establishment in 2022.

To raise awareness of quantum computation technology, BRIN collaborates with the Department of Physics, University of Indonesia (UI), and the Asia Pacific Center for Theoretical Physics (APCTP) to hold the “Indonesia-APCTP Workshop on Quantum Computing and Simulation” on December 6-8, 2023. The purpose of this workshop is to explore the topics and discuss the necessary steps that are required to embrace quantum-computing research. We hold this workshop as one of the steps to building local expertise and a talent pipeline by encouraging students and young researchers to pursue quantum science and technology.

This workshop is jointly funded by BRIN, UI, and APCTP. Since 2023, Indonesia has become one of 18 member countries of APCTP through BRIN and UI. The event is also supported by PCS-IBS as an event of the ICTP Asian Network. We are grateful to SpinQ Technology for their generosity in bringing a portable quantum computer sample to Indonesia and being part of this workshop.

📍 Venue

Graha Widya Bhakti Building | Room 1002,
B.J. Habibie Science and Technology Park Serpong,
National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN),
Jl. Raya Serpong-Puspiptek 60, Setu,
South Tangerang City 15314, Indonesia.
You can check the location from Google Maps.

Note: Previously, we planned to hold the event in the main auditorium of building 720. However, to provide better service to the participants, on Nov. 30, 2023, we decided to change the venue to Room 1002 of Graha Widya Bhakti Building, which is still in the complex of B.J. Habibie Science and Technology Park Serpong.

🗓 Schedule

Dec. 6-8, 2023 (Wed-Fri) at 8:30-15:00.
CLICK a SPECIFIC DATE (e.g. Dec. 6 or Dec. 7, or Dec. 8) on the table below to see the program for each day.

08:30-08:45 Reception/Registration
08:45-09:00 Opening remarks
09:00-10:00 Morning session #1 (Prof. Leong Chuan Kwek: “NISQ Era: Challenges and Alternatives”)
10:00-10:30 Coffee break
10:30-11:30 Morning session #2 (Dr. Agung Budiyono: “Nonclassical aspects of quantum mechanics as resources in quantum technology”)
11:30-13:00 Lunch break and free discussion
13:00-15:00 Afternoon session (Qiskit hands-on session by M. Yusrul Hanna)

08:30-09:00 Reception/Registration
09:00-10:00 Morning session #1 (Dr. Muhammad Aziz Majidi: “Tight-binding Hamiltonians and quantum computing”)
10:00-10:30 Coffee break
10:30-11:30 Morning session #2 (Dr. Gagus Ketut Sunnardianto: “Introduction to the variational quantum algorithms”)
11:30-13:00 Group photo, lunch break, and free discussion
13:00-14:00 Afternoon session #1 (Dr. Rangga Perdana Budoyo: “Development of superconducting quantum technology”)
14:00-15:00 Afternoon session #2 (Pennylane hands-on session by M. Yusrul Hanna)

08:30-09:00 Reception/Registration
09:00-10:00 Morning session #1 (Dr. Dominik Šafránek: “Entanglement and its applications in quantum computing”)
10:00-10:30 Coffee break
10:30-11:30 Morning session #2 (Dr. Hongyang Zou / SpinQ: “Introduction to superconducting quantum computer and NMR quantum computer”)
11:30-13:00 Lunch break, free discussion, and Friday prayer time (for Muslims)
13:00-14:45 Afternoon session (SpinQ hands-on session by Dr. Hongyang Zou and Zhiting Li)
14:45-15:00 Closing remarks

🖥️ Program Book and Supporting Material

We provide the PROGRAM BOOK and SUPPORTING MATERIAL that will be continuously updated during the workshop on the following link:
https://bit.ly/WQCS2023-Materials

📣 Speakers and Tutors

Prof. Leong Chuan Kwek (NUS and NTU, Singapore)
Dr. Rangga Perdana Budoyo (NUS, Singapore)
Dr. Dominik Šafránek (IBS, Korea)
Dr. Hongyang Zou (SpinQ Technology, China)
Dr. Muhammad Aziz Majidi (UI, Indonesia)
Dr. Gagus Ketut Sunnardianto (BRIN, Indonesia)
Dr. Agung Budiyono (BRIN, Indonesia)
M. Yusrul Hanna (BRIN, Indonesia)
Zhiting Li (SpinQ Technology, China)

👤 Participation

To join this workshop, participants do not need to pay any fee. Meals (lunch and coffee breaks) are provided freely during the event. Accommodation/hotel should be arranged by participants themselves. Travel support for the participants is limited to special cases. Online registration ~~is open until Dec. 4~~ has been closed because the number of registered participants has reached the venue’s maximum capacity. Our venue can hold up to 75 people.

📝 Contact Person

Dr. A. R. T. Nugraha (Head of BRIN Research Center for Quantum Physics)
Secretariat Email: quantum at brin dot go dot id
Secretariat WhatsApp: +6281119333618

🌐 Organizing Committee

Ahmad Ridwan Tresna Nugraha (BRIN, workshop chair)
Muhammad Aziz Majidi (UI, co-chair)
Eko Waludi (UI, treasurer)
Sasfan Arman Wella (BRIN, media staff)
Choirun Nisaa Rangkuti (BRIN, media staff)
Muzakkiy Putra M. Akhir (BRIN, media staff)
Nadya Amalia (BRIN, media staff)
Elfi Yuliza (University of Bengkulu, media staff)
Yanoar Pribadi Sarwono (BRIN, liaison staff)
Rizki Khairunnisa (BRIN, secretariat)
Minan Supriyadi (BRIN, secretariat)
Siti Romlah (BRIN, secretariat)