Quantum Computer Algebra and Quantum Software (QCA 2025),
Oakland University, MI, May 1-3, 2025

Quantum Computer Algebra (QCA 2025) will be held at Oakland University during May 1-3, 2025. 

Organizers

• General Chair: Tony Shaska

• Program Committee:  xxx

• Local Organizers:  xxx 

Special Sessions

We are encouraging proposals for special sessions. Special session proposals must follow the guidelines described in "How to Organize a Special Session." You can contact the organizers directly if you have any questions. The deadline for special session proposals is December 15, 2024. Some approved special sessions are:

1. Algebraic Aspects of Post-quantum Cryptography

2. Quantum Software

3. Quantum Computational Algebra

4. Quantum Algorithms and  Weighted Varieties 

5. Quantum Coding  Theory

6. Quantum Machine Learning

7. Quantum Startups and Quantum Enabling Technologies

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More proposals for organizing special sessiosn are welcome. 

Invited Speakers

1. Bob Coecke, University of Oxford and Quantinuum

2. Lenore Mullin, University of Albany

3. Kathrin Spendier, XPrize Foundation, USA

Funding and support

Thanks to generaus support from XX grant and from our sponsors we expect to support financially most of the participants, especially participants from Metro Detroit, and our QCA supporting institutions from North Africa and Europe.  

Deadlines

• Proposals for special sessions: Dec 15, 2024.  
  Decisions on whether special session proposals are accepted by the QCA board will be done by Jan. 15, 2025

• Submitting an Abstract: February 15, 2025

• Application for financial support: Feb. 15, 2025

All decisions on whether abstracts are accepted and financial support will be done before March 1, 2025 even though we must accommodate talks after that deadline if slots are available. 

Fees and Registration

Registration is mandatory for all participants. There will be a modest registration fee of $ xx, but we expect to waive this fee for all students.  

Banquet

There will be a banquet organized at premises of Oakland University

Entertainment and activities

• Trip to Belle Isle and Downtown Detroit.  This will be one day trip. Detroit is about 30 minutes drive from Oakland University. We will drive there in private cars, take a walk on riverside, and have lunch in one of the nice restaurants in Greektown. 

• For those who are planning to stay a few extra days in Michigan, we plan to organize a trip to Mackinac Island during May 5-7, 2025.  It is one of the great places to visit and famous nationwide for its history and natural attractions. 

Notice that all expenses for entertainment activities are private and will not be covered by the conference funds. 

Sponsors

We gratefully acknowledge our sponsors

• Oakland University

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