The inaugural Colombo Quantum Computing Meetup was held on 23 January 2024 at the Faculty of Science, University of Colombo, in conjunction with the International Conference on Computational and Mathematical Modelling (ICCMM) 2024. As Sri Lanka's first dedicated community event focused on quantum computing, it marked an important milestone in raising awareness of quantum technologies and creating a platform for dialogue among researchers, educators, students, and technology professionals.

The event featured invited talks, research presentations, discussions on emerging developments in quantum computing, and opportunities for networking and collaboration among participants. It provided a valuable platform for fostering engagement within the local quantum computing community and raising awareness of quantum technologies among researchers and students.

Program

• Imagining quantum spring and winter from a tropical island – Prof. Anuradha Mahasinghe
• Are quantum search algorithms faster than their classical counterparts? – Dr. M.F.M. Sabri
• Use cases of quantum computing in the industry – Mr. Rohan Fernando
• Panel Discussion: A Brief Overview of Quantum Computing Research in Sri Lanka – Dr. Kaushika De Silva, Dr. Pani W. Fernando, Prof. Anuradha Mahasinghe
• Qutrit based quantum compiling with orthogonal gates – Ms. Dulmi Fernando
• Role of Lie groups in quantum computing – Mr. Sahan Manodya