18 November 2023

18:25 – 19:10

Amphitheatre Faure

Sabine Mehr

Sabine Mehr is currently Quantum Computing Manager at GENCI (Grand Equipement National de Calcul Intensif). In this role, she is involved in the deployment of the French HQI (France Hybrid HPC Quantum Initiative), in collaboration with CEA, Inria, EVIDEN and many other partners. She is also involved in the European HPCQS and EuroQCS-France projects, which aim to couple the Joliot-Curie supercomputer with various quantum computing technologies. Previously, she worked for 4 years at Atos-Bull on the Quantum Learning Machine, and at Quandela, as a Business Developer. Sabine trained at ESCP Europe and Supélec, where she specialized in computer systems.

Conference: What are the prospects for quantum technologies?

Quantum computing is a new paradigm, which exploits the properties of the infinitely small and promises unprecedented acceleration of computation to solve highly specific problems. This technology is still in its infancy, but it could have a massive impact on the ecological transition. The acceleration it promises could make it possible to solve problems that are currently beyond the reach of the most powerful supercomputers. What’s more, as these technologies emerge today, it’s clear that they must take energy considerations into account. Quantum technology manufacturers are keen to optimize the energy consumption of their platforms. To support the emergence of this industry in France and Europe, France has launched an ambitious investment program, the Stratégie Nationale Quantique. More specifically, the HQI (France Hybrid HPC Quantum Initiative) aims to couple quantum computing and simulation technologies with supercomputers, to evaluate these computational and energy gains.