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Event Start:
Tue 13 Sep 06:00 PM AEST
Event Finish:
Tue 13 Sep 08:00 PM AEST
Registration End Date: Fri 09 Sep 05:00 PM
<p>*CPD points are allocated upon <strong>in person attendance</strong> for this event</p> <p><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="color: black;">While quantum computing attracts huge business and government investments and its research results are magnified by popular press, the expectations of practical breakthroughs in business applications of this emerging technology are incredibly high. This presentation dispels some of the common myths of quantum computing, explains its reality and some of the promises claimed by quantum technology vendors and researchers. </span></span></span></span><br><br><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="color: black;">By walking through the fundamental principles of quantum computing, the currently used tools and practical applications, the seminar clears both the hype and negativity towards the new technology, and casts some light on its current trends, progress, and timelines.</span></span></span></span><br><br><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="color: black;">The seminar clarifies some of the challenges faced by quantum hardware manufacturers, the gaps between quantum software functionality vs utility and productivity, difficulties in the transition of quantum applications from lab to practice, and the severity of skill shortages in the quantum computing market. Finally, software and application development opportunities for this technology are highlighted.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><br><font face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Join us at the Melbourne Innovation Hub in Docklands, Victoria for this Branch Forum and hear from guest speaker, </span></font><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span>Jacob Cybulski, </span><span><span style="color: black;">Honorary Associate Professor in the School of Information Technology, Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment at Deakin University, about the </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="color: black;">Opportunities and Challenges for Software Developers.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><br><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span><img alt="User-added image" src="https://id.acs.org.au/servlet/servlet.ImageServer?id=0150o00000Hv0nn&oid=00D90000000o5NE&lastMod=1659579228000"></img> </span></span></p> <p><br><strong>IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR ATTENDEES</strong><br><em>We take the health of our members, staff and the community seriously. Therefore, all necessary COVIDSafe steps will be taken in order to keep you and other guests safe at ACS events. Due to the importance of contact tracing for COVID-19 purposes if required, it is important to have your attendance registered. <br><br>On arrival at registration, please make sure to have your event confirmation e-mail with QR code ready to present where your attendance will be recorded. This can be provided via your phone or a printed copy.</em></p>
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