Symposium: Bridging AI and Quantum

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The symposium is organized by CARTA Center, QSI Center and AI Institute.

We thank our sponsors: UMBC’s Office of Research and Creative Achievements (ORCA), the College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences (CNMS), the Information Systems Department, and the CSEE Department.

The rise of next-generation Quantum Computing has attracted the attention of academia, industry, government, and state agencies. However, Quantum Computers are still in their infancy, and their adoption remains slow. This is in part because the development and adoption of Quantum Computers still requires overcoming qubit decoherence and applying Quantum algorithms to commercial or scientific-scale problems. Moreover, there is a lack of involvement from both developers and researchers with established experience in Physics, AI systems, and Security. In addition, there are several challenges in Quantum research, such as scalability and interoperability. Different challenges will also arise when deploying in different applications.

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

  • Keynotes & Technical Talks: Insights from UMBC academic leaders.
  • Federal Panel: A comprehensive view on challenges and adoption needs.
  • Collaborative Breakout Sessions: Exchange ideas and identify new research directions.
  • Networking: Connect with peers across UMBC and government sectors.

As a result of the Symposium, we will offer participants a comprehensive update of both AI and Quantum near term technology readiness and the status of coupled AI-Quantum relevant applications. In addition, we will summarize the research challenges and future directions, and specify potential application areas that offer near term scientific and commercial benefits.

AGENDA

 

8:00 am 8:30 am Registration
8:30 8:40 Opening remarks: Provost Manfred van Dulmen .
8:40 9:10 Bridging AI and Quantum for Earth Sciences

Dr. Milt Halem will give an overview talk on  Quantum and AI to set the stage for discussions.
9:10 10:45 Research Talks and Discussion     (Moderator: Todd Pittman)

  • “Governance of AI and Quantum“, Anupam Joshi – CSEE
  • “The quantum entanglement challenge posed by AI“, Samuel Lomonaco, CSEE
  • “Quantum + AI: beyond the acceleration myth“, Lei Zhang, Information Systems
  • “Early applications of quantum computing“, Sebastian Deffner, Physics
  • “From Linear Systems to Learning: Quantum Algorithms for Optimization and AI”, Mohammad Mohammadisiahroudi, MATH
10:45 11:00 Coffee Break
11:00 12:00 Discussion with Federal Agencies    (Moderator: Karuna Joshi)

  • “Quantum Information Research at ARL: Networking and AI-Enabled Opportunities“, Dr. Brian Kirby, Army Research Lab
  • “Quantum Research Directions in LPS”, Dr. Stefani Mancas – LPS/DoD
12:00 1:00 pm Lunch (provided) & networking. Poster Session
1:00 2:00 Research talks and Discussion    (Moderator: Tim Finin)

  • Deepinder Sidhu, CSEE
  • “A quantum of light and a sea of particles: the quantum optics of correlated materials“, by Daniel Suarez, Physics
  • Adam Bargteil,  CSEE
  • Fabio Anza, Physics
2:00 3:00 Research in CARTA Universities      (Moderator: Karuna Joshi)

  • “Mixed GPU and Quantum Computations“, Dimitris Metaxas, Rutgers University
  • “AI-Supported Digital Health Applications at CARTA UM“, Mitsu Ogihara, University of Miami
  • Gary Carter, UMBC
3:00 3:15 Coffee Break
3:15 4:15 Breakout discussion for all attendees (Moderator: Todd Pittman)

What is our strength in Quantum and AI research? How can we collaborate

Who are our potential external collaborators in academia, industry, and government?

What grants/proposals could we target as a cohort?
4:15 5:00 Reception, Poster Session and Networking