​Quantum Masterclass @ UPT – Deep Dive into Quantum Emulation with Eviden's Qaptiva

​December 8 • 14:00 – 16:30
Location: this event will be run on Google meet. You will receive the link after registration

​Join us for a new session in the Quantum Masterclass series at Politehnica University of Timișoara, where we explore the most relevant and practical pathways toward real-world quantum computing.

​Our guest speaker is Damien NICOLAZIC (Damien Nicolazic | LinkedIn - /damien-nicolazic-498b77241) , Quantum Computing Engineer, with hands-on experience in developing and optimizing quantum and quantum-inspired applications on hybrid HPC–quantum infrastructures. Damien will deliver an in-depth technical workshop on emulation using Eviden's Qaptiva.

​Why Emulation Matters Today

​While Quantum Processing Units (QPUs) are advancing rapidly, they are not yet mature or scalable enough for wide industrial deployment. In this transition phase, large-scale quantum emulation has become a critical accelerator for both research and industry.

​A new generation of quantum and quantum-inspired models has reached a tipping point where:

• ​they deliver faster or higher-quality results than classical approaches in specific domains,

• ​they run efficiently on today’s High-Performance Computing (HPC) systems,

• ​they allow organizations to prototype, validate, and optimize quantum algorithms long before real QPUs become broadly available,

• ​they help build the talent and tooling needed for the moment when quantum becomes “the next AI hype.”

​Qaptiva provides a unified environment for simulation, emulation, and experimentation, enabling developers and researchers to move from theory to practical workflows at scale.

​What You Will Learn

• ​how large-scale quantum emulation works on modern HPC architectures;

• ​why traditional simulation hits limits and how Qaptiva overcomes them;

• ​examples of quantum and quantum-inspired algorithms already showing practical advantages;

• ​how emulation accelerates R&D and de-risks future quantum adoption;

• ​live demonstrations of Qaptiva and emerging application scenarios.

​Who Should Attend

​Students, researchers, faculty members, software engineers, HPC specialists, and industry professionals interested in:

• ​quantum computing and quantum-inspired algorithms,

• ​optimization and simulation,

• ​hybrid HPC–quantum workflows,

• ​building expertise ahead of the next wave of quantum technologies.