1-4 December 2024
Boardwalk Convention Centre
Africa/Johannesburg timezone
Keynote starting now at 19:00.

Building a Quantum-Ready Africa: Opportunities and Challenges

2 Dec 2024, 11:15
40m
BICC.G-D2 - D2 Tsitsikamma (Boardwalk Convention Centre)

BICC.G-D2 - D2 Tsitsikamma

Boardwalk Convention Centre

120
Talk Quantum Computing Special

Speaker

Prof. Franchesco Petruccione* (Stellenbosch University)

Description

Quantum computing represents a transformative leap in technology with the potential to address complex challenges across sectors such as health care, energy, and finance. For Africa, embracing quantum technologies offers unique opportunities to drive innovation, enhance research capacity, and contribute to global advancements. This talk explores the steps needed to build a quantum-ready Africa, including capacity building, fostering collaborations, and aligning quantum innovation with sustainable development goals. By addressing key challenges such as infrastructure, education, and access, we can position Africa as a leader in this emerging frontier.

Co-Authors

No

Student or Postdoc? No. Not a student nor Postdoc.

Primary author

Prof. Franchesco Petruccione* (Stellenbosch University)

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