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Osaka University Symposium/QIQB Symposium on Quantum Computing held [updated: January 24, 2025]
The article about Osaka University Symposium/QIQB Symposium on Quantum Computing was published in the Tokyo edition of The Nikkei Newspaper (Page 10) on January 24, 2025. A recording of the lecture by Professor Fujii of QIQB can be viewed from January 24 ~ February 28, 2025)
On Thursday, December 5, 2024, the Osaka University Symposium/QIQB* Symposium “A Future Pioneered by Quantum Computing: Quantum Computing Challenges” was held at the Tokyo Chamber of Commerce and Industry Shibusawa Hall (Chiyoda, Tokyo).
QIQB*: Center for Quantum Information and Quantum Biology
This was the second Osaka University Symposium held in Tokyo following the Center for Infectious Disease Education and Research (CiDER) Symposium held on Saturday, February 3, 2024.
Initially, the capacity of the event was supposed to be 270, but eventually more than 300 individuals in academic and industrial communities, as well as government officials, participated.
President NISHIO Shojiro opened the symposium with an explanation on the mission of QIQB and Osaka University’s drive social transformation through co-creation with society.
President Nishio
Next, in her speech, Ms. SHIOMI Mizue (Director-General, Research and Development Bureau, MEXT) spoke about the government’s 3 strategies formulated between 2021 to 2023: Quantum Technology and Innovation Strategy,” “Vision of Quantum Future Society,” and “Strategy of Quantum Future Industry Development.” She also mentioned the government’s goal ambitious goals by 2030: Production to 50 trillion yen through quantum technology and Fostering quantum unicorn companies to create future markets.
She showed her respect for QIQB, the largest quantum innovation center in Japan, and expressed her expectations. QIQB was established based on these strategies and has contributed to the development of domestic quantum industry through quantum software.
Director-General Shiomi
In part 1 of the symposium, Professor KITANO Hiroaki (Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology) spoke about the relationship between artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum technology in his keynote speech "Future of Computing: Toward Transcendent Intelligence.”
Professor Kitano
Next, Director NAKAMURA Yasunobu of RIKEN Center for Quantum Computing, in his speech "The Significance and Future Value of Domestic Quantum Computers," spoke about the challenges and future prospects for quantum technology while looking back on the 100-year history of quantum science.
Director Nakamura
Professor FUJII Keisuke (Osaka University Graduate School of Engineering Science) delivered a lecture entitled "Expectations for Quantum Computing Software, Theory, Industrialization, and Ecosystems," speaking about the current state of quantum computing, what we can do with quantum computers, and how we can use them to solve global social issues.
Professor Fujii
In part 2 of the symposium, facilitated by MOGI Kenichiro (Senior Researcher, Sony Computer Science Laboratories, Inc), the panel discussion about the current state of and challenges of quantum computing was held.
The panel included:
Professor KITANO and Professor FUJII,
SATO Shintaro (Fellow, Fujitsu Laboratories, Ltd. and Deputy Director, RIKEN RQC-Fujitsu Collaboration Centre),
Professor HASHIMOTO Koji (Graduate School of Science, Kyoto University), and MATSUOKA Tomoyo (COO, QunaSys)
Senior Researcher Mogi
Panel Discussion
The symposium came to an end with the closing remarks by Executive Vice President INOUE Keiji.
Executive Vice President Inoue
Following the symposium, the social gathering began with speech and a toast given by QIQB Director KITAGAWA Masahiro, and many participants enjoyed conversation, deepening friendships and making new connections.
QIQB Director Kitagawa
Osaka University will hold Osaka University Symposiums to talk about high-profile topics and share information on the university’s strength in education, research, and implementation of research results.