ABOUT
The CGQC is a research-oriented conference for Canada's graduate students (Master's and Doctoral level) in quantum technologies. The primary focus areas are quantum information, computing, communication, sensing, and materials, across theory, experiment, and applications. This is the first time the CGQC is being held since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and we greatly look forward to meeting together as a student community again! We highly encourage interested students to register to contribute a talk or poster presentation.
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This event is jointly organized and hosted on a rotating basis by the three CFREF-funded institutes across Canada: the Stewart Blusson Quantum Matter Institute (University of British Columbia), Institut Quantique (Université de Sherbrooke), and Transformative Quantum Technologies (University of Waterloo). Participation is free for students from these institutes and is open to all graduate students in the areas of quantum technologies in Canada.
ACTIVITIES
Scientific presentations
Student talks and posters , keynote presentations by leading researchers, and the perfect environment for discussion and collaboration.
Lab
tours
Discover the laboratories, facilities, and research groups of Transformative Quantum Technologies and the University of Waterloo.
Industry engagement
Presentations, panels, and networking opportunities, connecting Canada's quantum graduate students with private-sector leaders in this emerging industry.
Non-technical sessions
Interactive sessions to equip Canada's future research leaders with awareness and skills to build an equitable, diverse, and inclusive society through scientific advancement.
SPEAKERS
Prof. Stephanie Simmons
SILICON COLOUR CENTERS
Stephanie Simmons is an Associate Professor, Canada Research Chair, and CIFAR Quantum Information Science Fellow, based out of the Department of Physics at Simon Fraser University (SFU), and is the Founder and Chief Quantum Officer of Photonic Inc.
Her work on silicon quantum technologies was awarded a Physics World Top Ten Breakthrough of the Year of 2013 and again in 2015, and she is one of only 5 individuals to have ever won this award twice. She was named one of Canada’s Top 40 Under 40 for 2020, and her work has been covered by the New York Times, CBC, BBC, Scientific American, the New Scientist, and many others.
Prof. Crystal Senko
QUANTUM COMPUTING WITH TRAPPED BA+ IONS
Crystal Senko joined the Institute for Quantum Computing in November 2016 as Assistant Professor with the Department of Physics and Astronomy in the Faculty of Science at the University of Waterloo. She holds the Canada Research Chair in Trapped Ion Quantum Computing.
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Senko’s research at IQC focuses on using trapped ions for quantum simulations and quantum computing applications. Her work also explores qudits and how to improve the efficiency of encoding a logical unit of information using the multiple levels of a qudit.
Prof. David Cory
CONTROLLING QUANTUM DEVICES
David Cory is a physical chemist working to develop quantum devices for sensing and computation. Earlier sensors have found applications in fields as varied as cancer diagnostics, materials processing for tires, improved sensitivity for oil exploration, and a sensor for dark matter searches. Two startups recently spun out of the lab develop quantum sensors with medical, biochemical and materials applications.
He held the Canada Excellence Research Chair in Quantum Information Processing and is currently the principal investigator for the Canada First Research Excellence Fund in Transformative Quantum Technologies.
SPONSORS
The CGQC is made possible primarily through the funding provided by the Canada First Research Excellence Fund (Apogée Canada Fonds d'Excellence en Recherche).
We are also collaborating with industry partners to strengthen the link between Canada's quantum graduate students, the CFREF hosting institutions, and the private sector.
Poster Partner
SCHEDULE
Interactive Schedule
Breakfast | 07:30 | St Jerome's |
Welcome | 08:30 | Main hall QNC0101 |
Institute session | 08:45 | Main hall QNC0101 |
Presentation session 1A | 09:45 | Main hall QNC0101 |
Break | 10:30 | Atrium |
Keynote 1 | 10:45 | Main Hall QNC0101 |
Poster setup | 11:45 | Atrium |
Lunch | 12:00 | St Jerome's |
Keynote 2 | 13:00 | Main hall QNC0101 |
Break | 14:00 | Atrium |
Presentation session 1B | 14:15 | Main hall QNC0101 |
Break | 15:30 | Atrium |
Non-technical session 1 | 15:45 | QNC1201 |
Poster session 1 | 17:00 | Atrium |
TEAM
The organizing committee proudly bringing you CGQC2023
Conference Lead
Jack deGooyer
MASc, University of Waterloo
Industry Coordinator
Maeve Wentland
MSc, University of Waterloo
Communications
Ankita Chakravarty
PhD, Université de Sherbrooke
Design & Programme
Sam Wolski
PhD, Université de Sherbrooke
On-site Logistics
Collin Epstein
MSc, University of Waterloo
Remote Logistics
Steve Lamoureux
MSc, Université de Sherbrooke