Quantum computing (QC) is emerging as a game-changing computing technology that will tackle challenging computational tasks not solvable with classical high performance computing architectures. After several decades of theoretical and experimental progress in quantum science, recent discoveries and technical advances are showing that quantum acceleration of traditional algorithms holds promise to revolutionize computational science in multiple fields.
Challenges facing quantum computing include further development of qubits that maintain low error rates, error correction methods, software that connects quantum computers to classical supercomputers, and application algorithms that efficiently exploit the quantum advantage to solve grand challenge science problems.
The purpose of this quantum computing workshop is to accelerate innovation in the field by collecting in one place leading commercial vendors, quantum science experts, and domain scientists who use quantum algorithms in fields such as chemistry, materials science, optimization, biomedicine, fluid dynamics, AI/ML, and banking.
With a view towards proposing a roadmap for quantum computing algorithms in the next five to ten years, the workshop will focus on 1) the development of the first stage of fault tolerant algorithms directed at various applications and 2) the hardware/software interface to create flexible infrastructure that allows for rapid installation and testing of new quantum architectures without âreinventing the wheelâ for each technology.
This workshop will include the leading vendors developing new qubit technologies and a range of computer and domain scientists developing software frameworks for integrating quantum computers into classical infrastructure and algorithms to be deployed on applications. Accelerated discovery is likely to occur at that boundary.
Goals are to create a "maker space" that closely ties computer scientists to real world applications of quantum computing and document the resulting roadmap through a publication.
We wish to ensure an intimate workshop setting, with no more than 20 to 25 participants. If you are interested in attending, but have not received an invitation, please contact the workshop organizer before registering.
Telluride Science is about expanding the frontiers of science, exploring new ideas, and building collaborations. The workshop schedule will allow for substantial unstructured time for participants to talk and think. All participants are expected to stay for the entire duration of the workshop.
Scientists are encouraged to consider bringing family or friends. There is more information on childcare, camps, and family activities on Telluride Science's website at https://www.telluridescience.org/travel/families. Please contact Sara Friedberg at sara@telluridescience.org for more information.
Please note this workshop ending on Thursday, Sept. 11th due to the Telluride Blues and Brews Festival. Festival lodging rates will start on Sept. 12th.
Telluride Science & Innovation Center
300 S. Townsend St.
Telluride, CO 81435
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Workshop Price: $ 499.00
Early Bird Lodging Discount Available Until: 05/31/2026
A $100.00 discount is applied to your lodging cost when you register before 05/31/2026.
Cancellation Policy: Once a credit card has been charged, cancelled registrations will be subject to a cancellation fee. Registration fees will be automatically processed once registration is complete. A $25 cancellation fee will be retained from a registration refund. Lodging fee payments will be processed 60 days prior to arrival, and a $100 cancellation fee will apply if cancellations occur after a lodging fee payment is completed. Telluride Science can only guarantee a refund for the remaining lodging fees if requested prior to the cancellation deadline that is specific to each lodging provider. Telluride Science recommends that participants purchase travel insurance to protect against unforeseen, last-minute travel plan changes.