D-Wave and the University of Southern California Bring Quantum Computing to LA Tech Week

D-Wave and USC Viterbi School of Engineering’s Information Sciences Institute host series of quantum-focused events

D-Wave and ISI’s joint LA Tech Week events include:

• USC ISI Lab Tours — Oct. 14, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. PDT: Participants will get a behind-the-scenes look at USC ISI’s advanced research labs, including D-Wave’s annealing quantum computer, which is capable of solving real-world business and scientific problems today. 
• Inside the Minds Bending Our Reality — Oct. 15, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. PDT: This dynamic panel will explore how quantum computing has the potential to reshape industries and accelerate breakthrough scientific discoveries. Attendees will gain insight into the latest quantum computing advancements and hear from experts driving the field forward, including D-Wave’s Dr. Emile Hoskinson, senior director of quantum annealing products. 
• Silicon Beach Mixer — Oct. 16, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. PDT: Held on the USC ISI rooftop, this networking event brings together local startups, researchers, and technology professionals in the heart of Silicon Beach for relationship-building and knowledge-sharing. 
• D-Wave Research Day and Hackathon —Oct. 17, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. PDT: This educational event will feature a presentation by Dr. Hoskinson examining recent research and developments in annealing quantum computing that are accelerating practical application deployment. Attendees will also have an opportunity to participate in a hands-on hackathon introducing the fundamentals of quantum programming. With guidance from D-Wave experts, attendees will learn how to send a program to a quantum computer and explore real-world applications—an ideal opportunity for those curious about what quantum computing can do and how to get started. 

D-Wave is proud of its long-standing relationship with USC, which has been a pioneering academic institution in quantum computing research and education. Research conducted by USC on D-Wave annealing quantum computers includes a study demonstrating how annealing quantum computers can outperform supercomputers in approximate optimization tasks, the establishment of coherent quantum evolution at large scale, the development of quantum annealing error correction methods, and the exploration of quantum machine learningin important problems such as Higgs-boson detection.

USC has housed several generations of D-Wave’s quantum systems, offering a powerful platform for advancing research and real-world quantum applications across business, academia and government. In 2022, USC became the first U.S. institution to install a D-WaveTM Advantage annealing quantum computer on-premises, facilitating the ongoing exploration and adoption of the technology. Part of D-Wave’s global fleet of quantum computers, the Advantage system at USC is available for customer use via D-Wave’s Leap™ real-time quantum cloud service.

LA Tech Week is a decentralized, week-long series of independently organized events, such as panels, workshops, and networking sessions, that bring together tech leaders, startups, and investors in the Los Angeles area to foster innovation, build community, and create opportunities.

Source: D-Wave Quantum media announcement