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SUMMARY:Towards Quantum Advantage for Industry
DTSTART:20260909T080000Z
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UID:indico-event-320@events.asc.ac.at
CONTACT:training@ai-at.eu
DESCRIPTION:Date: 09 September 2026\, 10:00 – 11:30 (CET) Price: Free
  (for eligible participants)Format: AI:AT Webinar\, ONLINE (Zoom) Target
  audience: Industry\, public admin\, academiaLanguage: English Organize
 r: AI:ATQuantum computing is no longer just a physicist's playground—it
  is actively transitioning into an industrial asset. But how do go from ac
 ademic breakthroughs towards real-world use cases? Join us as we demystify
  quantum tech and identify the practical use cases.The transition of quant
 um computing from theoretical research to a viable industrial tool is one 
 of the most critical technology shifts of our time. However\, moving from 
 lab scale to commercial impact requires more than just better hardware\; i
 t demands robust software ecosystems\, scalable architecture\, and a clear
  understanding of where quantum advantages actually lie.In this webinar\, 
 we will explore the practical realities of getting "QuantumReady." We will
  also examine the emerging role of quantum machine learning\, assessing ho
 w hybrid classical-quantum algorithms might realistically enhance specific
  AI workloads like pattern recognition and optimization. We will move past
  the hype to look at how businesses can successfully navigate current hard
 ware limitations and scalability challenges to build long-term value.Targe
 t audienceThis webinar is open and free of charge for all participants fro
 m academia\, industry\, and public administration from EU and/or EuroHPC J
 U member countries.Entry level & prerequisitesBasic – No prior knowledge
  required.Agenda• Welcome & Presentation of AI Factory Austria AI:AT 
 • The (very) basics of quantum computing• Areas of Quantum Utility• 
 Examples from our projects• The way ahead• Questions & Discussion Spe
 akersDr. Stefan Hillmich (Software Competence Center Hagenberg\, SCCH)  
     Dr. Stefan Hillmich is a Senior Researcher for Software Science an
 d the Research Team Lead for Quantum Computing and Technologies at the Sof
 tware Competence Center Hagenberg (SCCH). He received his PhD from the Joh
 annes Kepler University Linz\, where his research focused on design automa
 tion for quantum computing\, including the efficient simulation and compil
 ation of quantum circuits. An expert in quantum software systems\, Dr. Hil
 lmich bridges the gap between academic research and practical industry app
 lications\, driving initiatives like the Quantum Algorithm Engineering COM
 ET module to prepare organizations for the quantum era. He is an officiall
 y recognized IBM Qiskit Advocate\, an ACM member\, and regularly serves as
  a reviewer for leading international journals and conferences in the fiel
 d.LanguageEnglishDate\, time\, and location09.09.2026\, 10:00 – 11:30 (C
 ET)\, LIVE ONLINE WEBINAR (Zoom)RegistrationRegistration is required\, the
  link to the registration form can be found on the top of this page in the
  menu on the left. Please register with your official institutional email 
 address to prove your affiliation.You will get the Zoom link in the automa
 tic confirmation by email (subject starting with "[Indico] Registration")\
 , please check your Spam/Junk folders). We will also send 1–2 reminders 
 before the webinar.Please do not hesitate to contact us at training@ai-at.
 eu if you have any questions.OrganizersThis webinar is organized by AI Fac
 tory Austria AI:AT.AcknowledgementsAI Factory Austria AI:AT has received f
 unding from the European High-Performance Computing Joint Undertaking (JU)
  under grant agreement No 101253078. The JU receives support from the Hori
 zon Europe Programm of the European Union and Austria (BMIMI / FFG). \n\n
 https://events.asc.ac.at/event/320/
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URL:https://events.asc.ac.at/event/320/
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