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 13th - 21st February 2026

location

College of Science and Impact Building (MasterCard Foundation), KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana

About the Conference

Following the E-Learning African International School on Quantum Science and Technology (ELAIS-QST 2024), the African International Conference on Quantum Computing and Simulation <AoC|Q> will gather leading experts, scientists, researchers and students from across Africa in different fields such as materials science, physics, chemistry, engineering and others to explore cutting-edge quantum algorithms and their applications in simulating complex systems. This 7-day event will feature a rich program of opening ceremony, keynote presentations, roundtable discussions, interactive workshop series with lectures, tutorials or hands-on, outreach to senior high schools in Kumasi, and poster sessions, each designed to delve into various aspects of classical-quantum algorithms of complex systems.

Scope and Focus

The undoubted significance of complex systems in all aspects of life (healthcare, infrastructure, energy production and storage, communication, transportation and others) requires finding novel, sustainable, affordable, efficient and optimal ways of incorporating state-of-the-art technologies. In recent times, the unique qualities of a decade-old "Quantum Theory" or "Quantum Mechanics" as an emergent revolutionizing cutting-edge field are employed for advanced technology and innovation.

 

Keynote Speakers

 

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Tommaso Calarco

Forschungszentrum Julich

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Andreas Buchleitner

Universität Freiburg

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Barry Sanders

Calgary University, Canada

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Jingbo Wang

University of Western Australia, Australia

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Andrew Forbes

U. Witwatersrand South Africa

     

Facilitators

 

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Leonardo Guidoni

University of L'Aquila, Italy

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Christian Elsaesser

Fraunhofer Institute for Material Research (IWM), Freiburg

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Giovanna Morigi

Universität des Saarlandes

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Frank Wilhelm-Mauch

Forschungszentrum Jülich

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 Ahmed Younes

Alamein International University, Egypt

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Thomas Konrad

University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

 

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Eric Brunner

Lecture and tutorials

 

 

Local Organizing Committee

Prof. Eric E. K. Abavare
Dr. Micheal E. K. Donkor
Dr. Elliott Sarpong Menkah
Dr. Justice Owusu Agyemang
Dr. Rhydal Esi Eghan
Dr. Henry Elorm Quarshie 
Dr. Dorcas Attuabea Addo
Dr. Henry Martin

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Venue

The Impact Building at KNUST is a 7-storey structure that houses the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program (MCFSP) and the University Accommodation and Conferences (UAC). The building was a collaboration between KNUST and the Mastercard Foundation, and its architectural design was created by a KNUST student. It serves as a hostel, conference venue, and administrative center, offering accommodation and event facilities on campus. 

Sponsors/Partners

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