Part 3 of an 11-session Quantum Series running from January to June. Presented by Sean Wagner (IBM). This topic is repeated at two different times to accommodate various time zones and is posted simultaneously in multiple meetup groups worldwide. The session is not prerequisite for other sessions and is not recorded. Registration is recommended via Webex.

We will provide an introduction and overview of quantum computing and IBM Quantum. This will include a discussion on the motivation for quantum computing and how quantum computers work.

Next, we will examine the types of problems to which quantum computing might be applied. The development roadmap will be presented. The IBM Quantum platform, which provides the tooling and interfaces for programming IBM quantum computers, will be introduced.

Finally, we will highlight the IBM Quantum ecosystem which includes the IBM Quantum Network and the Qiskit community. After this session you should be empowered with the knowledge and resources you need to begin your quantum computing journey.