QLSC Quantinuum Technical Workshop

TIME: 1:00pm
WHEN: 17 August, 2026
LOCATION: The University of Queensland, St Lucia Campus, Sir Llew Edwards (Building 14), Room 132 AND Online
TIMEZONE: AEST
Hosted by QUBIC’s Quantum Life Sciences Consortium (QLSC), this workshop is an introduction to Quantinuum’s compute platform, which consists of its hardware system and the full-stack developer platform. This will cover operational aspects of the hardware, an introduction to the Guppy programming Language, the Nexus platform and information on how to access the compute platform for your research. Additionally, we will present key demonstrated use cases and customer success stories. We will conclude with a demonstration of the platform, summarise the key offerings and how to access them, and then link to relevant technical documentation or ecosystem engagement programs. Note: the Guppy presentation may include an optional hands-on component.
Presenters
Mr Irfan Khan, Lead Applications Engineer
Dr Suen Whei Yeap, Scientific Project Manager
Event details
📆 Date: Monday 17th August
⌚ Time: 1pm – 4pm
📍 Location: The University of Queensland, St Lucia Campus, Sir Llew Edwards (Building 14), Room 132 – Learning Theatre
🌐 Online: For those interstate or unable to attend in-person, please register to attend online.
Program
| Topic | Presenter | Duration | Description | Block |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quantinuum Introduction | Irfan Khan | 5 mins | Who is Quantinuum, where are we based, high-level overview | 1 |
| Compute Platform Overview | Irfan Khan | 5 mins | High-level visual and description of the compute platform | 1 |
| Hardware Overview | Irfan Khan | 40 mins | Intro to ion traps, QCCD architecture; Fair Queue, Operation Model, Execution Model; Roadmap to FT quantum computer; H2, Helios; High-level overview on demonstrations for QEC; Component and System Level Benchmarks; |
1 |
| ☕ BREAK | – | 10 mins | – | – |
| Developer Suite | Irfan Khan | 25 mins | Guppy, Selene: Why move from Circuit Builder to Domain-Specific Language; Why is Guppy good for QEC and FT primitives. |
2 |
| Nexus Platform | Irfan Khan | 10 mins | Cloud Emulator offering, Job Submission Lifecycle; What problem are we solving with Nexus? Hybrid Workflows |
2 |
| GuppyPond: Hands-on | Irfan Khan | 15 mins | Hands on demo with zero-cost onboarding tool | 2 |
| ☕ BREAK | – | 10 mins | – | – |
| Demonstrations & Customer Success Stories | Irfan Khan | 25 mins | Condensed Matter Demonstrations, QEC demonstrations; Real-time decoding; Success Stories |
3 |
| Application Collaboration | Suen Whei Yeap | 20 mins | BMW and Pharma Use Cases; AI + Quantum workflows; |
3 |
| Access Pathways and Conclusion | Irfan Khan | 15 mins | High-level technical detail of offering; SPP, Promo Access. Nexus Sign Up; |
3 |
About Quantinuum
Quantinuum is the world’s largest integrated quantum company, leading the development of the most powerful quantum computers and the most advanced quantum software solutions. With full-stack technology and world-class scientists, they are rapidly scaling quantum computing to solve tomorrow’s biggest challenges.
About the Quantum Life Sciences Consortium
The Quantum Life Sciences Consortium (QLSC) gives organisations a practical way to engage early, reduce uncertainty, and connect directly with the people shaping what comes next. QLSC is operated by the ARC Centre of Excellence in Quantum Biotechnology (QUBIC), a national collaboration spanning five leading Australian universities and a global network of partners. QUBIC brings together expertise across quantum technologies and the life sciences, supporting engagement, translation and talent development at scale.
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