LOQCathon 2023
LOQCathon 2.0 is the second interdisciplinary Quantum Hackathon on Linear Optical Quantum Computation with the software platform Perceval
About the event
It will be held on Wed, 15 Nov 2023 09:00 - Fri, 17 Nov 2023 20:00 CET at Jussieu, Pierre & Marie Curie Campus - Sorbonne Université - 4 Place Jussieu 75005 Paris
Unleashing Quantum Creativity with the second edition!
LOQCathon 2.0 is the second interdisciplinary Quantum Hackathon on Linear Optical Quantum Computation with the software platform Perceval. Powered by Quandela, QuanTIP and the QICS with the support of LIP6 & IMPMC labs, and sponsored by OVHcloud, HQI and PCQT (Paris Center for Quantum Technologies).
The LOQCathon 2.0 is a 3-day hackathon where participants will test their creativity to, in collaboration with others, solve real life problems in quantum computation.
REGISTRATION ARE NOW CLOSED AND THE EVENT IS FULL
Programme
At Charpak Amphitheater
08:30 - 08:50
Energising Welcome & Coffee
08:50 - 10:00
Let the Hackathon Begin
10:00 - 10:15
Greetings from the Organisers, Sponsors and Contributors
10:15 - 10:35
Power Break!!
10:35 - 12:30
Dive into Perceval Coding
12:30 - 14:00
Time to Refuel: Lunch
At IMPMC room - 401/22-23
14:00 - 16:30
Perceval Tutorial? Let's Go!
16:30 - 17:00
Challenges & Mentor Matchup
At IMPMC room - 401/22-23
08:30 - 09:00
Energising Welcome & Coffee
09:00 - 10:15
Challenge Resolution Session (Morning 1)
10:15 - 10:30
Power Break!!
10:30 - 12:30
Challenge Session (Morning 2)
12:30 - 14:00
Time to Refuel: Lunch
14:00 - 17:00
Afternoon Challenge Showdown
At IMPMC room - 401/22-23
08:30 - 09:00
Energising Welcome & Coffee
09:00 - 10:15
Challenge Resolution Session (Morning 1)
10:15 - 10:30
Power Break!!
10:30 - 12:30
Challenge Session (Morning 2)
12:30 - 14:00
Time to Refuel: Lunch
At Charpak Amphitheater
14:00 - 17:00
Team Presentations
17:00 - 17:30
Jury Deliberation
17:30 - 18:00
Results & Prize-Giving Ceremony
18:00 - 18:15
Closing Remarks
At Tipi - Maison pour la science
18:15 - 21:00
Let's Celebrate with a Cocktail Party at the Jussieu Tipi!
Location
The Charpak amphitheater is on the ground floor/Saint Bernard level of the Jussieu Campus. From Tower 22 on the Jussieu slab, go down one floor to the SB/RC level. Turn left until you reach the exit of the rotunda. The access to the Charpakamphitheatre is through the door 2233-SB-02 on the other side of the internal roadway.
The IMPMC room is accesseible from tour 22 or 23, forth floor, corridor 22-23, then room 401.
The Tipi - Maison pour la science, is on the Jussieu level, entrance on Patio 32-43.