IIT Madras hosts ICIIS 2024 with workshops on quantum computing and 5G/6G tech

IIT Madras, in collaboration with IEEE, is hosting the 18th International Conference on Industrial and Information Systems (ICIIS 2024) from December 21-23, 2024. A key highlight is a hybrid workshop on Quantum Computing and 5G/6G Wireless Networks, with registration open until December 20.

In Short

• IIT Madras to host ICIIS 2024 from December 21-23, 2024
• Key workshop on Quantum Computing and 5G/6G Networks
• Workshop available both online and on-campus

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras and IEEE are jointly hosting the 18th International Conference on Industrial and Information Systems (ICIIS 2024) from December 21 to December 23, 2024, at the IIT Madras campus. A key feature of the conference is a workshop on ‘Programming with Quantum Computers’ and ‘5G/6G Wireless Networks’, scheduled for December 21, 2024.

The workshop will be conducted in a hybrid format, allowing participants to join either online or in person at IIT Madras. The last date to register is December 20, 2024. Interested individuals can register at this link.

"We aim to foster awareness of emerging fields like 5G/6G Wireless Networks and Quantum Computing by combining theoretical insights with hands-on demonstrations. This program is designed to empower participants with the knowledge and skills needed to address real-world challenges in these domains," said Professor R. Sarathi, Dean (Planning) at IIT Madras, emphasising the significance of the workshop.

WORKSHOP HIGHLIGHTS

This workshop is designed to provide participants with valuable insights into cutting-edge topics delivered by industry experts. Attendees will receive a participation certificate from IIT Madras.

• Programming with Quantum Computers
• The quantum computing session will cover:
• Fundamentals of quantum computing
• Qiskit 101: Basics of quantum programming
• Qiskit 102: Advanced tools and enablers for applications
• Practical applications of quantum computing
• 5G/6G Wireless Networks

The wireless networks session will include:

• Overview of wireless networks
• Key features of 5G networks
• 5G standards, architecture, and critical concepts like beamforming, network slicing, and dynamic spectrum sharing
• The role of SDN and NFV in 5G infrastructure
• Multi-Access Edge Computing (MEC), 5G use cases, and an introduction to 6G technology.

PROGRAMME ELIGIBILITY

Quantum Computing: A basic understanding of programming is required. Participants are expected to bring laptops with Qiskit installed.
Wireless Networks: Familiarity with networking concepts is preferred, but prior knowledge of wireless networks is not mandatory.

The workshop is structured to balance theoretical knowledge with practical demonstrations, enabling participants to explore real-world applications of these technologies. The registration fee is Rs 2,000/- plus GST.