Quantum Summer School: QML and QAOA with Qiskit
Date & Time
Thu, 17 Dec 2026, 9:00 am AEDT
Ends Thu, 17 Dec 2026, 4:30 pm AEDT
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Location
Deakin Downtown
727 Collins Street, #tower 2 level 12, Melbourne, VIC 3008, Melbourne, VIC
Price
AUD 0–10
School of Information Technology Deakin University
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About This Event
Explore the foundations of quantum computing at this beginner-friendly Quantum Summer School in Melbourne. Through guided Qiskit notebook activities, the programme covers quantum machine learning and optimisation with practical case studies.
What you’ll cover
- Computing, data and probability fundamentals
- Core quantum concepts for the practical sessions
- Qiskit and quantum machine learning (QML)
- A simple classification case study
- Optimisation problems and the Quantum Approximate Optimisation Algorithm (QAOA)
- QAOA circuits applied to a small optimisation problem
Who it’s for
This school is for beginners interested in quantum computing, quantum machine learning and optimisation. No previous quantum computing knowledge is required. Programming experience and quantum physics knowledge may be helpful, but are not required; supplied notebook code and guidance will be used.
Practical format
The day includes guided activities and concludes with a discussion of the two case studies, their limitations and possible next steps for learning. Activities are planned around quantum circuit simulators; access to physical quantum hardware is not included.
Registration
Registration for non-Deakin attendees is AUD $10. No refunds.
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