Workshop: Quantum-Centric Supercomputing
HOsted by:
IBM & RPI
A quantum-centric supercomputer (QCSC) is a system that integrates quantum computing with traditional high-performance computing (HPC) resources. This next-generation, hybrid approach targets solving complex, real-world problems that are currently beyond the capabilities of classical supercomputers alone. Under this execution paradigm, the strengths of both computing modalities are integrated to enable a hybrid quantum-HPC program. Meanwhile, the classical supercomputer continues to be used for large-scale data processing and other calculations not yet amenable to the wavefunction programming paradigm of the quantum system. This integration allows for the execution of hybrid workloads, where quantum and classical resources work together, potentially running in parallel and asynchronously. Moreover, quantum computers currently face challenges such as error rates, slow data transfer rates, and scalability. Quantum-centric supercomputing aims to overcome these limitations by using classical resources for tasks like error mitigation, error suppression, and sample analysis. Overall, QCSC is viewed as a key step towards achieving “quantum advantage,” which refers to the point where a computational system utilizing a quantum computer can solve problems faster or more efficiently than the best known classical methods. RPI, in close collaboration with IBM, is the first institution in the world to demonstrate a functioning QCSC using RPI’s 8 petaflop “AiMOS” supercomputer.
This program will cover RPI’s historic decision to be the world’s first university to acquire an on-premises 127 qubit IBM “Eagle” Quantum Computer followed by a detailed description of the quantum-centric supercomputing (QCSC) architecture. From there, key applications that rely on the QCSC architecture will be presented, which include:
Benchmarking the performance of the Sample-based Quantum Diagonalization (SQD) algorithm for chemistry
Quantum embedding methods compatible with NISQ devices
Application of quantum algorithms for multiscale modeling, a task that necessitates the coupling of quantum hardware with leading-edge classical computing resources
Application of quantum algorithms for quantum simulation of the spin-boson model.
SPEAKERS
John Kolb: Vice President and Head of the Future of Computing Institute (FOCI), RPI
Iskandar Sitdikov: Software Architect, IBM
Cameron Cogburn: Quantum Computation Research Scientist, Future of Computing Institute (FOCI), RPI Institute at RPI
Osama Raisuddin: Quantum Computation Research Scientist, Future of Computing Institute (FOCI), RPI Institute at RPI
Logistics
Date: Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Time: 1PM - 3PM
Location: Elevate at the Watermark Hotel
Who Can Attend?
Any registered attendees of the Quantum World Congress who are interested are invited to attend.
Cost
This workshop is free of charge for all Quantum World Congress attendees.
ABOUT QWC
Quantum World Congress is the premier global quantum event – connecting the world’s quantum ecosystem, including the brightest researchers, innovators, technology developers, legislators, and industry experts – to accelerate the value of the growing quantum industry. Register now for Quantum World Congress at Capital One Hall in Tysons, Virginia, from September 16th through 18th. Learn more at quantumworldcongress.com.
Registration
Register for this workshop when registering for QWC 2025 here.