Accelerating Australia's Computing Capability through Quantum Computing

Pawsey and Quantum Brilliance partner in the first integration of quantum computing systems in a supercomputing centre by pairing a quantum accelerator with Setonix, Pawsey’s state-of-the-art HPE Cray Ex supercomputer.

Date:   Tuesday, 28 March 2023

Time:    4:30 -7:00 pm 

Cost:     $Free LESANZ & IEEE Members / $25 Non Members

Details:   
4.30 pm Arrival
5.00 pm Presentation
6.00 pm Networking (Drinks and Finger Food provided)

Venue: Pawsey Supercomputing Centre,
1 Bryce Avenue, Kensington, WA 6151

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Speakers: 
Mark Stickells, Executive Director at Pawsey, has more than 20 years’ experience working at a senior level in innovative research and business development roles in complex, multi-stakeholder environments. Through national and international programs and joint-ventures, Mark has successfully led initiatives to accelerate the impact of research, development and education programs for Australia’s key energy, mining and agricultural sectors. Mark is a former Chief Executive of an LNG research and development alliance of CSIRO, Curtin University and UWA, partnering with Chevron, Woodside and Shell. Prior to his appointment at Pawsey Mark led the innovation and industry engagement portfolio at The University of Western Australia.

David Ryan, Head of Product, Quantum Brilliance has enjoyed a global career building developer products, coding, design and business strategy. He works at the crossover between technical and creative realms with an emphasis on developer experience and infrastructure tools. His career spans Australia, India, UK, Finland, France and the US. David contributed to major product suites at software companies like Red Hat, built ventures for Jaguar Land Rover and EY, and built his own startup, spinning out to go through Google Launchpad and the NUMA accelerator, raised venture capital and scaled to over 85 countries worldwide.

There will also be a virtual tour of the Pawsey Supercomputing Centre.

To Register: On the LESANZ website click Register Myself first.

LESANZ members will be directed to the free registration. IEEE members will receive a voucher code for free registration. Non-members can make payment on credit card or by direct credit option. A confirmation will be emailed