Quantum Latino 2026 Program
Day 1: Quantum Research
The first day is dedicated to the quantum research community to discuss their research and advancements in quantum technologies. The session will include:
- Keynotes
- Research talks
- Networking
| Colombia Standard Time (GMT-5) | Session Title | Language | Speakers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00 | Welcome day 1 | SP | Organisers |
| 9:00-09:30 | Controlling Time: How Physics Can Speed Up Quantum Computing | SP | Francisco Albarrán |
| 09:30-10:00 | The Colombian Quantum Alliance: A Strategic Roadmap for National Quantum Capacity (2026–2036) | SP | Esteban Hernández |
| 10:00-10:30 | Female Strategic Leadership in the Quantum Age and PQC Migration | SP | Liliana Gutierrez Rancruel |
| 10:30-11:00 | Quantum Memories: The Storage of Quantum Information | SP | Juan Diego Acevedo Palacio |
| 11:00-11:30 | COFFEE BREAK | ||
| 11:30-12:00 | The Impact of Quantum Computing on Innovative Businesses | SP | Ruben Pillaca |
| 12:00-12:30 | From Technological Innovation to Human Leadership: Quantum Computing, AI, and Emotional Compensation to Transform Organizations | SP | Wendy Plata |
| 12:30-13:00 | Quantum Optics at Universidad de los Andes: Developing a Skilled Quantum Workforce and Experimental Research in Colombia | SP | Alejandra Valencia |
| 13:00-13:30 | Community organizations in quantum technologies | SP | Claudia Zendejas-Morales |
| 13:30-14:30 | LUNCH | ||
| 14:30-15:00 | Physically Informed Neural Networks Applied to the Optimal Control of Quantum Gates | SP | Cristian E. Susa Quintero |
| 15:00-15:30 | What Quantum Error Correction Teaches Us About Building Imperfect Systems | SP | Karen Tovar Parra |
| 15:30-16:00 | Bits, Qubits, Quantum Computing | SP | Cristian Barría Huidobro |
| 16:00-17:00 | Panel Colaboración RIPAISC | SP | Julio Ariel Hurtado Alegria, José Manuel García Alonso, Alejandro Fernandez, Kelly Johany Garces Pernett |
| 17:00-17:30 | Brauer entropy, information, and computational cost in the tokenization of language models | SP | Andrés Sarrazola Alzate |
| 17:30-18:00 | From Full-Stack Developer to Quantum Programmer: What Changes? | Cristian Daniel Marquez Barrios |
Day 2: Quantum Business and Government Initiatives
The second day will be focused on the business side of quantum technologies to bring governmental institutions, investors, startups and end users. There will be discussions on:
The second day will be focused on the business side of quantum technologies to bring governmental institutions, investors, startups and end users. There will be discussions on:
- Industry talks and workshops
- Quantum technologies initiatives government discussions
- Panel discussions on start-ups, companies, investors and end users in quantum technologies
| Colombia Standard Time (GMT-5) | Session Title | Language | Speakers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00-09:15 | Welcome Day 2: Course launch | SP | Organisers |
| 09:15-09:45 | Quantum Computing for Universities and Industry in Latin America | SP | Enrique Solano |
| 09:45-10:15 | How Can Governments Take the First Step Towards Integrating Quantum Technologies into Public Administration? | SP | Juan Felipe Montoya – EHRE |
| 10:15-10:45 | The Era of Quantum Utility at IBM | SP | Julio Cella – IBM |
| 10:45-11:15 | Unlocking Europe’s Quantum Future: Research Horizons, Educational Pathways, and the European Quantum Academy | SP | Elizabeth Agudelo |
| 11:15-11:45 | COFFEE BREAK | ||
| 11:45-13:15 | Startups Panel | Paulina Assmann, Daniel Ruiz, Jean Bernier Moderator: Araceli Venegas-Gomez | |
| 13:15-13:45 | Preparing businesses for quantum computing | SP | Andrés Barreneche García |
| 13:45-14:30 | LUNCH | ||
| 14:30-15:30 | Panel on Quantum Strategies in Colombia | SP | Esteban Hernández, Liliana Gutierrez Rancruel, Johany Armando Carreño Gamboa, Leonardo Maldonado Contreras Moderator: Wendy Plata |
| 15:30-16:00 | Forging your own quantum path | EN | Bruna Shinohara de Mendonça |
| 16:00-16:30 | National Quantum Technologies Strategy from a Public Policy Perspective | SP | Ignacio Silva |
| 16:30-17:30 | Panel on Quantum Strategies in Latin America | SP | Rubén Pillaca, Karen Tovar Parra, Francisco Albarrán, Enrique Solano Moderator: Alejandro Espinal |
Day 3: Quantum for Everyone
The third day is dedicated to all the stakeholders in the quantum ecosystem: government, academia, industry, startups, and the general public. The session will include:
- Quantum fo everyone
- Career event
- Quantum computing hands-on workshops
| Colombia Standard Time (GMT-5) | Session Title | Language | Speakers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09:30-10:00 | Welcome session: discussion of days 1 and 2 (just in person) | SP | Organisers |
| 10:00-10:30 | From Integrated Photonics to Quantum Technologies: Devices, Integration, and Training for a New Technology Ecosystem | SP | Samuel Felipe Serna Otalvaro |
| 10:30-11:00 | Q2SAR: Quantum Multiple Kernel Learning for Drug Discovery | SP | Mariano Caruso |
| 11:00-11:30 | Finding the Best Path in Quantum Computing | SP | Nancy Barraza |
| 11:30-12:00 | QDSV Model: Semantic Problem Representation and Verifiable Quantum Implementations | SP | Jaime Alexander Jiménez Lozano |
| 12:00-13:00 | Careers Event | SP | Araceli Venegas-Gomez |
| 13:00-13:10 | SciSpace Presentation | EN | Michael Warren |
| 13:10-14:00 | Next steps for Quantum Latino – roadmap for the community | SP | Organisers |
| 14:00 | Closing | SP | Organisers |
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