Question 1

Who is Q-SITE 2024 for?

Accepted Answer

Q-SITE 2024 is a conference created by students, for students. Specifically, we aim to address undergraduates and early graduates who are either (1) new to the field of quantum technologies or (2) interested in pursuing an aspect of the field different from their current profession. As a result of this conference, attendees will get the opportunity to become aware of the breadth of interdisciplinary fields quantum technologies have to offer. We strive to empower attendees to confidently choose a path or subfield that they want to pursue further.

Question 2

Do I need to be an expert or have existing knowledge in quantum to attend this conference?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely not. The Q-SITE program is specifically designed to jumpstart attendees’ quantum curiosity and careers – from the ground up. The first talk will be an introductory talk on the basics of quantum computing and relevant technologies. This event aims to catch everyone up to speed with the foundational concepts needed to engage in the rest of the conference.

Question 3

What are the differences between the in-person and online experiences?

Accepted Answer

Both experiences will be able to engage and win prizes in Q-SITE Hacks 2024 provided by key sponsor companies and view golden hour talks streamed between the two conference locations. However, attendees joining us in-person can engage in even more exciting activities. These include the quantum research lab tours on Friday, snacks and a networking lunch, graduate fair, student poster session, and student talks! The conference lasts for a half-day on Friday and full-day on Saturday and Sunday; online attendees will be streamed only the full-day Saturday and Sunday talks. We highly recommend attending in person to make the most of the platform's opportunities."

Question 4

What is Q-SITE Hacks?

Accepted Answer

Q-SITE Hacks is a week-long hackathon with challenges coming straight from industry leaders. This year, we are grateful to have Classiq, Xanadu, IBM, Haiqu, qBraid, and AWS! The hackathon begins with a series of workshops on September 20th given by each challenge provider. Starting early-September, all attendees will be given access to the Q-SITE 2024 Discord server. This is a place where students can find teammates.

Before the challenges are released, all teams must register via a Google Form (one submission per team). GitHub instructions on how to access challenges and submit responses will be provided. The hackathon deadline will be Saturday, September 28th @ 10 AM EST / 7 AM PDT. Winners and awards will be declared during the Sunday closing ceremony.

Question 5

What is the Entanglement project?

Accepted Answer

Having a strong peer group can significantly aid one's academic and professional journey. However, it is not always easy to find connections in the real world. The Entanglement project helps you find like-minded attendees using the power of machine learning to boost your network! You can then connect, befriend, and participate in the conference together. To join the Entanglement project, simply follow the instructions on the [registration page](hyperlink to eventbrite page when it is published) and answer the included questions.

Question 6

What are the student poster and student talk sessions?

Accepted Answer

The student poster and talk sessions provide a platform for undergraduate and graduate students to present their quantum research work in a conference setting. This is the perfect opportunity for student researchers to showcase student contributions and endeavours in quantum information, science, and technology, and even make a lasting impression on attendees from the industry and other research labs.

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