An Introduction to Quantum Optimisation

Mathematical optimisation is an instrumental tool in data-driven decision-making but as the problem complexity increases, any model can quickly become too complex to accurately model using modern solvers. Quantum Computers may be the solution to that problem by offering the opportunity to not only solve problems exactly but do it faster!

This talk will help those who would like a better understanding of mathematical optimisation as well as introduce the audience to what is currently possible, and what will be possible in the near future.

This is the first of a series of talks that will introduce the audience to how we expect different fields will be revolutionised by Quantum Computing.

Be sure to join the IBM Quantum and Wits: Quantum Computing Talks Meetup group to be notified of other talks in this series.

About the speakers
Gemma Dawson is a Quantum Community Advocate at IBM. With degrees in Statistics, Applied Mathematics, and Operations Research, she is at the beginning of her journey into Quantum but very excited for what’s to come.

Conrad Haupt is a Master's student at ETH Zürich, Switzerland, where is he studying quantum engineering. He completed his Bachelor's and Master's in Electrical Engineering at Wits University, South Africa, in 2017 and 2021. His interests include low-level quantum computing, applied quantum technology, quantum education, and Star Trek.