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The First International Workshop on Adiabatic Quantum Computing (AQC 2012), March 7-8, 2012, Albuquerque, NM

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The First International Workshop on Adiabatic Quantum Computing (AQC 2012) is taking place on March 7-8, 2012, in Albuquerque, NM. The workshop is hosted and organized by Sandia National Laboratories. The focus of this workshop, bringing together researchers from different communities to explore the Adiabatic Quantum Computing paradigm, is Challenges to Implementation. The workshop will have an especial focus on AMO (Atomic, Molecular, and Optical) and solid-state technologies. Its goal is to initiate a cross-platform dialogue on the implementation challenges that must be overcome to realize useful adiabatic quantum computations in existing or near-term hardware.

Adiabatic Quantum Computing (AQC) promises to be robust to many noise sources that cause ordinary quantum circuits to fail, including environmental decoherence and imperfect control. While any quantum algorithm can be run on a universal adiabatic quantum computer in principle, combinatorial optimization problems appear to be the most natural for near-term devices. Understanding the landscape of AQC architectures and algorithms, and methods for realizing them, continues to be an active and vibrant research area.

Related market reports:
Quantum computing market
Hybrid Quantum-HPC Market Forecast.

Optical Engineering Workshop, March 5-7, 2012 Paris, France

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The Optical Engineering Workshop will be held on March 5-7, 2012 in Paris, France. The workshop focuses on defining the framework for analysis of for general purpose optical engineering software capable of modeling and optimizing parameters of optical systems. The workshop program includes visit to Cité des Sciences et de l’Industrie, the largest science museum in Europe located in Parc de la Villette, at the heart of the Cultural Center of Science, Technology and Industry (CCSTI), a center promoting science and technology.

International Open Government Data Conference, July 10-12, 2012, Washington, DC

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The second International Open Government Data Conference (IOGDC) will be held on July 10-12, 2012, in Washington D.C. at the World Bank Headquarters at 1818 H Street NW. The IOGDC will gather policymakers, developers, and others with a keen interest in open government data to share lessons learned, stimulate new ideas, and demonstrate the power of democratizing data. The IOGDC will bring together the world’s foremost experts on open government data. From policy to technology, IOGDC promises to be filled with thoughtful, dynamic discussion around the historic opportunity presented by open government data to foster collaboration, transparency, and interactive public participation. The event is sponsored by Data.gov and the World Bank.

Vision 3 Summit, February 19-22, 2012, Marco Island Marriott, Marco Island, FL

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The Vision 3 Summit will be held February 19-22, 2012 at the Marco Island Marriott in Marco Island, FL. The Vision 3 Summit is a provocative ‘mega’ networking and education event—for executive-level industry service providers and vendors—designed to deliver the latest intelligence on all aspects of running a graphic communications business. Join the solutions-oriented conversation for strategic and actionable business advice based on up-to-the-moment technology, economic, and marketplace trends with information and analysis delivered by top experts in their field.

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ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit, February 27 – 29, 2012, Washington, D.C.

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The third annual ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit will be held from February 27 – 29, 2012 at the Gaylord Convention Center, Washington, D.C. Now in its third year, the Summit is designed to unite key players from all sectors of the nation’s energy innovation community to share ideas for developing and deploying the next generation of clean energy technologies. The event is co-hosted by ARPA-E and Clean Technology and Sustainable Industries Organization (CTSI). Among distinguished keynote speakers are Bill Gates, founder and chairman of Microsoft; Fred Smith, chairman, president and CEO of FedEx; and Lee Scott, former CEO of Wal-Mart; Secretary Chu and Director Majumdar.

The event will feature a technology showcase with more than 150 exhibits from ARPA-E-funded projects and applicants in areas such as grid-scale storage, power electronics, batteries for electric vehicles, building efficiency, advanced carbon capture and electrofuels. The showcase will also feature new ARPA-E programs such as rare earth alternatives, plant engineering for fuel applications, advanced thermal storage, network integration architecture for the electrical grid, and power electronics for PV applications. A wide range of other energy technologies and new topic areas will also be discussed at the Summit.