Building the world’s first open-source quantum computer

Event Date:
2025-05-27T14:00:00
2025-05-27T15:00:00
Event Location:
This seminar will only be available on zoom
Speaker:
Dr. Roger Melko, Perimeter Institute/University of Waterloo
URL:
Zoom Link
Related Upcoming Events:
Other Talks
Intended Audience:
Everyone
Local Contact:

This Quantum BC Seminar is hosted by QMI and TRIUMF. 

Wojtek Fedorko (wfedorko@triumf.ca) 

All are welcome to attend this talk!

Join on Zoom: https://ubc.zoom.us/j/69443327772?pwd=TGhhTXFIQ3ZiUmNrN0pUa3FObTNydz09

  • Meeting ID: 694 4332 7772
  • Passcode: 996727
Event Information:

Abstract: 

As quantum computers transition from academic labs to the larger world, we are faced with the question about how best to shape the emerging technology and the organizations surrounding it. In this talk I will present Open Quantum Design (OQD), a nonprofit foundation with the goal of developing the world's first open-source full-stack quantum computer based on trapped ions. By releasing both the hardware and software stack under permissive open-source licences, OQD provides a collaborative sandbox accessible to academics, startups, government, policy makers, researchers, students and teachers — allowing the larger community to guide the direction of innovation. I will argue that, in addition to ensuring that emerging quantum computers remain democratic, transparent and accessible, an open-source model could also provide a more robust and high-quality technology that is less dependent on conventional commercial incentives.

Bio:

 

Add to Calendar 2025-05-27T14:00:00 2025-05-27T15:00:00 Building the world’s first open-source quantum computer Event Information: Abstract:  As quantum computers transition from academic labs to the larger world, we are faced with the question about how best to shape the emerging technology and the organizations surrounding it. In this talk I will present Open Quantum Design (OQD), a nonprofit foundation with the goal of developing the world's first open-source full-stack quantum computer based on trapped ions. By releasing both the hardware and software stack under permissive open-source licences, OQD provides a collaborative sandbox accessible to academics, startups, government, policy makers, researchers, students and teachers — allowing the larger community to guide the direction of innovation. I will argue that, in addition to ensuring that emerging quantum computers remain democratic, transparent and accessible, an open-source model could also provide a more robust and high-quality technology that is less dependent on conventional commercial incentives. Bio: https://perimeterinstitute.ca/people/roger-melko    Event Location: This seminar will only be available on zoom