Workshop on Quantum Computing (Algorithms and Programming)

(A Satellite Workshop of PCSC 2024)Adventist University of the Philippines, Silang Cavite12 May 2024

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Mar 29, 2024

This workshop intends to introduce the computing community in the country to Quantum Computing. The main goal of the workshop is to put together in one venue individuals who are working on, interested in, and curious about quantum computing, its power to solve interesting problems, and its limitations. We hope to provide a friendly atmosphere during the workshop for individuals or groups of individuals to share their output and experiences working on quantum computing. This maiden workshop aims to prepare participants for understanding and appreciation of the power of quantum computing through a short tutorial on quantum algorithms and programming.

Quick Links

Registration: https://bit.ly/QCWorkshop2024registration

Submission of Abstracts: https://bit.ly/QCWorkshop2024abstractsubmission

Keynote Speaker

Lattice Cryptography: Theory, Applications, and Standardization Efforts

David Earl Robles

This presentation provides a mathematical introduction to lattice cryptography, exploring its theoretical underpinnings, practical applications, and ongoing standardization initiatives. Lattice cryptography stands as a bedrock for many next-generation post-quantum cryptographic protocols, as evidenced by the recent draft documents published by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in November 2023. These drafts emphasize the critical role of lattice-based cryptography in shaping future security landscapes, potentially replacing current Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC). The presentation will begin with a discussion of the theoretical foundations of lattice cryptography, explaining its mathematical structures and the underlying hardness assumptions that underpin its security guarantees. It will then delve into prominent applications of lattice cryptography in key encapsulation mechanisms (KEMs), digital signature schemes, and Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE) schemes. These building blocks provide essential functionalities for the post-quantum era, encompassing secure communication, verifiable data integrity, efficient key management, and controlled data access with privacy preservation.

Topics (but not limited to):

Quantum algorithms, quantum annealing, quantum communications, quantum cryptography, quantum decoherence, quantum error correction, quantum programming, quantum sensing, quantum simulations, post-quantum cryptography

Program Committee

Jeffrey Aborot Advance Science, and Technology Institute - DOST

Henry Adorna University of the Philippines Diliman (co-Chair)

Richard Bryann Chua University of the Philippines Manila

Bobby Corpus One Quantum PH (co-Chair)

Eric Galapon National Institute of Physics

Lucky Galvez Institute of Mathematics, UPDiliman

Dylan Josh Lopez Chung Yuan Christian University

Elmer Peramo Advance Science, and Technology Institute - DOST

Jacqui Romero The University of Queensland

Submission

We invite everyone who has been working on quantum computing to submit an Extended Abstract of their work with at most three (3) pages long. The Extended Abstract must contain (a) the problem you intend to consider/solve in your work; (b) the quantum computing technique you used in solving the problem; (c) the results of your computation/simulations, and (d) finally your conclusion. Please use the following template for the Extended Abstract, which can be obtained from here.

We invite submissions of works-in-progress, interactive / simulation demos, and position papers that contribute to the advancement of Quantum Information, Communication, and Technology (QICT) research in the Philippines.

Proceedings

Accepted papers will be included in the workshop proceedings, which will be announced soon.

Important Dates

Abstract Submission Deadline April 30, 2024 (Tuesday)

Notification of Acceptance May 5, 2024 (Sunday)

Workshop Date May 12, 2024 (Sunday)

Submission Portal:

bit.ly/QCWorkshop2024abstractsubmission

Registrations: (payment can be paid on site or via GCash)

Authors and Regular Workshop Participants

Registered Participants of PCSC 2024 (show PCSC2024 registration fee receipt) 1,000.00 PhP

Not Registered Participants of PCSC 2024 ( Authors and Regular Workshop Participants) 2,000.00 PhP

Please register via

bit.ly/QCWorkshop2024registration

Workshop Venue

The workshop will be held at the Adventist University of the Philippines (AUP), Silang Cavite as part of the Philippine Computing Science Congress (PCSC), the premier annual computing conference in the Philippines. AUP is about an 18-minute ride by car/public transport from DLSU Laguna Campus, in the direction towards Tagaytay City.