{"id":8882,"date":"2026-06-14T22:32:38","date_gmt":"2026-06-14T17:02:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iccmm.cmb.ac.lk\/2026\/?page_id=8882"},"modified":"2026-06-15T15:32:43","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T10:02:43","slug":"cqcm-main","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/iccmm.cmb.ac.lk\/2026\/cqcm-main\/","title":{"rendered":"CQCM 2026 &#8211; Main"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"8882\" class=\"elementor elementor-8882\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fabeb7b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"fabeb7b\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-98e96fc elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"98e96fc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<style>\r\n\/* ===============================\r\n   CQCM 2026 - WORDPRESS SAFE CODE\r\n   =============================== *\/\r\n\r\n.cqcm-body-wrapper{\r\n  --ink:#0d1117;\r\n  --muted:#5b6574;\r\n  --line:#dce3eb;\r\n  --paper:#f7fafc;\r\n  --panel:#ffffff;\r\n  --cyan:#00a7c4;\r\n  --teal:#087c7a;\r\n  --coral:#d9583f;\r\n  --gold:#c99732;\r\n  --shadow:0 18px 45px rgba(13,17,23,0.14);\r\n  color:var(--ink);\r\n  background:var(--paper);\r\n  font-family:Inter,\"Segoe UI\",Arial,sans-serif;\r\n  line-height:1.6;\r\n  width:100%;\r\n  overflow:hidden;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.cqcm-body-wrapper *,\r\n.cqcm-body-wrapper *::before,\r\n.cqcm-body-wrapper *::after{\r\n  box-sizing:border-box;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.cqcm-body-wrapper img{\r\n  display:block;\r\n  max-width:100%;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.cqcm-body-wrapper a{\r\n  color:inherit;\r\n  text-decoration:none;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.cqcm-body-wrapper h1,\r\n.cqcm-body-wrapper h2,\r\n.cqcm-body-wrapper h3,\r\n.cqcm-body-wrapper p{\r\n  margin-top:0;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.cqcm-shell{\r\n  width:min(1160px, calc(100% - 40px));\r\n  margin:0 auto;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* HERO *\/\r\n\r\n.cqcm-hero{\r\n  position:relative;\r\n  min-height:90vh;\r\n  overflow:hidden;\r\n  display:grid;\r\n  align-items:center;\r\n  padding:110px clamp(20px,6vw,92px) 78px;\r\n  color:#fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.cqcm-hero-slide,\r\n.cqcm-hero-overlay{\r\n  position:absolute;\r\n  inset:0;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.cqcm-hero-slide{\r\n  background-color:#101827;\r\n  background-position:center;\r\n  background-size:cover;\r\n  opacity:0;\r\n  transform:scale(1.08);\r\n  animation:cqcmHeroFade 18s infinite;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.cqcm-slide-one{\r\n  background-image:url(\"https:\/\/iccmm.cmb.ac.lk\/2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/06\/R.png\");\r\n}\r\n\r\n.cqcm-slide-two{\r\n  background-image:url(\"https:\/\/iccmm.cmb.ac.lk\/2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/06\/QC1.png\");\r\n  animation-delay:6s;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.cqcm-slide-three{\r\n  background-image:url(\"https:\/\/iccmm.cmb.ac.lk\/2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/06\/1.jpg\");\r\n  animation-delay:12s;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.cqcm-hero-overlay{\r\n  background:\r\n    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(2,8,15,0.92), rgba(2,8,15,0.58) 48%, rgba(2,8,15,0.28)),\r\n    linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(2,8,15,0.62), rgba(2,8,15,0.08) 45%);\r\n  z-index:1;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.cqcm-hero-content{\r\n  position:relative;\r\n  z-index:2;\r\n  width:min(760px,100%);\r\n}\r\n\r\n.cqcm-hero-logo{\r\n  width:clamp(92px,12vw,138px);\r\n  height:auto;\r\n  margin-bottom:18px;\r\n  filter:drop-shadow(0 12px 22px rgba(0,0,0,0.36));\r\n}\r\n\r\n.cqcm-eyebrow{\r\n  margin:0 0 14px;\r\n  color:#78e8f4;\r\n  font-size:0.82rem;\r\n  font-weight:800;\r\n  text-transform:uppercase;\r\n  letter-spacing:0.12em;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.cqcm-eyebrow-dark{\r\n  color:var(--teal);\r\n}\r\n\r\n.cqcm-hero h1{\r\n  max-width:720px;\r\n  margin-bottom:20px;\r\n  font-size:clamp(2.55rem,7vw,5.4rem);\r\n  line-height:0.98;\r\n  font-weight:800;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.cqcm-title-highlight{\r\n  color:#ffd166;\r\n  text-shadow:0 0 22px rgba(255,209,102,0.42);\r\n}\r\n\r\n.cqcm-hero-copy{\r\n  max-width:610px;\r\n  margin-bottom:32px;\r\n  color:rgba(255,255,255,0.86);\r\n  font-size:clamp(1rem,2vw,1.25rem);\r\n}\r\n\r\n.cqcm-hero-actions{\r\n  display:flex;\r\n  flex-wrap:wrap;\r\n  gap:14px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.cqcm-primary-button,\r\n.cqcm-secondary-button{\r\n  display:inline-flex;\r\n  align-items:center;\r\n  justify-content:center;\r\n  min-height:48px;\r\n  padding:13px 20px;\r\n  border-radius:8px;\r\n  font-weight:800;\r\n  transition:transform 180ms ease, background 180ms ease, border-color 180ms ease;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.cqcm-primary-button{\r\n  background:var(--coral);\r\n  color:#fff !important;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.cqcm-secondary-button{\r\n  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.42);\r\n  color:#fff !important;\r\n  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.08);\r\n}\r\n\r\n.cqcm-primary-button:hover,\r\n.cqcm-secondary-button:hover{\r\n  transform:translateY(-2px);\r\n  background:var(--teal);\r\n  color:#fff !important;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.cqcm-scroll-cue{\r\n  position:absolute;\r\n  left:50%;\r\n  bottom:30px;\r\n  z-index:2;\r\n  width:30px;\r\n  height:48px;\r\n  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.54);\r\n  border-radius:999px;\r\n  transform:translateX(-50%);\r\n}\r\n\r\n.cqcm-scroll-cue span{\r\n  position:absolute;\r\n  top:10px;\r\n  left:50%;\r\n  width:5px;\r\n  height:5px;\r\n  border-radius:50%;\r\n  background:#fff;\r\n  transform:translateX(-50%);\r\n  animation:cqcmScrollDot 1.7s infinite;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* SECTIONS *\/\r\n\r\n.cqcm-about,\r\n.cqcm-past,\r\n.cqcm-initiatives,\r\n.cqcm-speakers,\r\n.cqcm-papers,\r\n.cqcm-contact{\r\n  padding:clamp(72px,10vw,118px) 0;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.cqcm-about,\r\n.cqcm-initiatives{\r\n  background:#fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.cqcm-past{\r\n  background:#f1f7f8;\r\n  padding:clamp(46px,7vw,74px) 0;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.cqcm-speakers{\r\n  background:var(--paper);\r\n}\r\n\r\n.cqcm-heading{\r\n  max-width:680px;\r\n  margin-bottom:34px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.cqcm-heading h2,\r\n.cqcm-about-copy h2,\r\n.cqcm-contact-copy h2{\r\n  margin-bottom:18px;\r\n  font-size:clamp(2rem,4vw,3.35rem);\r\n  line-height:1.05;\r\n  font-weight:800;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.cqcm-heading p,\r\n.cqcm-about-copy p,\r\n.cqcm-contact-copy p{\r\n  color:var(--muted);\r\n  font-size:1.02rem;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* ABOUT *\/\r\n\r\n.cqcm-about-grid{\r\n  display:grid;\r\n  grid-template-columns:minmax(320px,0.92fr) minmax(320px,1fr);\r\n  gap:clamp(30px,6vw,72px);\r\n  align-items:center;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.cqcm-about-image{\r\n  width:min(100%,540px);\r\n  margin:0;\r\n  justify-self:center;\r\n  overflow:hidden;\r\n  border-radius:8px;\r\n  box-shadow:var(--shadow);\r\n}\r\n\r\n.cqcm-about-image img{\r\n  width:100%;\r\n  height:clamp(380px,48vw,620px);\r\n  object-fit:cover;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.cqcm-event-details{\r\n  display:grid;\r\n  grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));\r\n  gap:14px;\r\n  margin:30px 0 18px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.cqcm-event-details div{\r\n  border:1px solid var(--line);\r\n  border-radius:8px;\r\n  background:#fff;\r\n  padding:18px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.cqcm-event-details span,\r\n.cqcm-countdown-heading span,\r\n.cqcm-speaker-info span{\r\n  display:block;\r\n  color:var(--muted);\r\n  font-size:0.78rem;\r\n  font-weight:800;\r\n  text-transform:uppercase;\r\n  letter-spacing:0.08em;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.cqcm-event-details strong{\r\n  display:block;\r\n  margin-top:4px;\r\n  font-size:1rem;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* AGENDA *\/\r\n\r\n.cqcm-agenda-block{\r\n  margin:26px 0;\r\n  padding:22px;\r\n  border:1px solid rgba(8,124,122,0.16);\r\n  border-radius:8px;\r\n  background:#f7fafc;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.cqcm-agenda-heading span{\r\n  display:block;\r\n  color:var(--teal);\r\n  font-size:0.78rem;\r\n  font-weight:800;\r\n  text-transform:uppercase;\r\n  letter-spacing:0.08em;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.cqcm-agenda-heading strong{\r\n  display:block;\r\n  margin-top:4px;\r\n  font-size:1.2rem;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.cqcm-agenda-list{\r\n  margin:18px 0 0;\r\n  padding-left:20px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.cqcm-agenda-list li{\r\n  margin-bottom:12px;\r\n  color:var(--muted);\r\n}\r\n\r\n.cqcm-agenda-list time{\r\n  display:inline-block;\r\n  min-width:70px;\r\n  color:var(--coral);\r\n  font-weight:800;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* COUNTDOWN *\/\r\n\r\n.cqcm-countdown{\r\n  padding:clamp(18px,3vw,24px);\r\n  border:1px solid var(--line);\r\n  border-radius:8px;\r\n  background:#fff;\r\n  box-shadow:0 12px 30px rgba(8,124,122,0.1);\r\n}\r\n\r\n.cqcm-countdown-heading{\r\n  display:flex;\r\n  justify-content:space-between;\r\n  gap:16px;\r\n  margin-bottom:18px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.cqcm-countdown-heading strong{\r\n  color:var(--teal);\r\n}\r\n\r\n.cqcm-countdown-grid{\r\n  display:grid;\r\n  grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr));\r\n  gap:10px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.cqcm-countdown-grid div{\r\n  min-width:0;\r\n  padding:16px 8px;\r\n  border-radius:8px;\r\n  text-align:center;\r\n  background:#eef8f8;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.cqcm-countdown-grid strong{\r\n  display:block;\r\n  color:var(--ink);\r\n  font-size:clamp(1.5rem,4vw,2.15rem);\r\n  line-height:1;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.cqcm-countdown-grid span{\r\n  display:block;\r\n  margin-top:8px;\r\n  color:var(--muted);\r\n  font-size:0.72rem;\r\n  font-weight:800;\r\n  text-transform:uppercase;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* PAST EVENTS *\/\r\n\r\n.cqcm-past-panel{\r\n  display:grid;\r\n  grid-template-columns:minmax(0,0.8fr) minmax(360px,1fr);\r\n  gap:clamp(22px,5vw,48px);\r\n  align-items:center;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.cqcm-past-panel h2{\r\n  margin-bottom:0;\r\n  font-size:clamp(1.75rem,3vw,2.45rem);\r\n  line-height:1.08;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.cqcm-past-links{\r\n  display:grid;\r\n  grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));\r\n  gap:14px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.cqcm-past-card{\r\n  display:block;\r\n  min-height:132px;\r\n  padding:20px;\r\n  border:1px solid rgba(8,124,122,0.18);\r\n  border-radius:8px;\r\n  background:#fff;\r\n  box-shadow:0 10px 24px rgba(13,17,23,0.07);\r\n  transition:transform 180ms ease, box-shadow 180ms ease, border-color 180ms ease;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.cqcm-past-card:hover{\r\n  border-color:rgba(217,88,63,0.45);\r\n  box-shadow:0 16px 34px rgba(13,17,23,0.12);\r\n  transform:translateY(-3px);\r\n}\r\n\r\n.cqcm-past-card span{\r\n  display:block;\r\n  margin-bottom:12px;\r\n  color:var(--coral);\r\n  font-size:1.7rem;\r\n  font-weight:800;\r\n  line-height:1;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.cqcm-past-card strong{\r\n  display:block;\r\n  color:var(--ink);\r\n  font-size:1rem;\r\n  line-height:1.3;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* INITIATIVES *\/\r\n\r\n.cqcm-initiatives-grid{\r\n  display:grid;\r\n  grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));\r\n  gap:clamp(18px,4vw,30px);\r\n}\r\n\r\n.cqcm-initiative-card{\r\n  display:block;\r\n  overflow:hidden;\r\n  border:1px solid var(--line);\r\n  border-radius:8px;\r\n  background:var(--panel);\r\n  box-shadow:0 14px 34px rgba(13,17,23,0.09);\r\n  transition:transform 180ms ease, box-shadow 180ms ease, border-color 180ms ease;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.cqcm-initiative-card:hover{\r\n  border-color:rgba(217,88,63,0.42);\r\n  box-shadow:0 20px 44px rgba(13,17,23,0.14);\r\n  transform:translateY(-3px);\r\n}\r\n\r\n.cqcm-initiative-image{\r\n  min-height:260px;\r\n  background-position:center;\r\n  background-size:cover;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.cqcm-student-network{\r\n  background-image:\r\n    linear-gradient(rgba(2,8,15,0.08), rgba(2,8,15,0.34)),\r\n    url(\"https:\/\/iccmm.cmb.ac.lk\/2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/06\/1.jpg\");\r\n}\r\n\r\n.cqcm-spinq{\r\n  background-image:\r\n    linear-gradient(rgba(2,8,15,0.08), rgba(2,8,15,0.32)),\r\n    url(\"https:\/\/iccmm.cmb.ac.lk\/2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/06\/QC1.png\");\r\n}\r\n\r\n.cqcm-initiative-copy{\r\n  padding:clamp(22px,4vw,30px);\r\n}\r\n\r\n.cqcm-initiative-copy span{\r\n  display:block;\r\n  color:var(--coral);\r\n  font-size:0.78rem;\r\n  font-weight:800;\r\n  text-transform:uppercase;\r\n  letter-spacing:0.08em;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.cqcm-initiative-copy h3{\r\n  margin:9px 0 10px;\r\n  font-size:clamp(1.45rem,3vw,2rem);\r\n  line-height:1.12;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.cqcm-initiative-copy p{\r\n  margin-bottom:0;\r\n  color:var(--muted);\r\n  font-size:1rem;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* SPEAKERS *\/\r\n\r\n.cqcm-chair-card{\r\n  display:grid;\r\n  grid-template-columns:minmax(240px,0.42fr) minmax(0,1fr);\r\n  overflow:hidden;\r\n  margin-bottom:34px;\r\n  border:1px solid var(--line);\r\n  border-radius:8px;\r\n  background:#101827;\r\n  color:#fff !important;\r\n  box-shadow:var(--shadow);\r\n}\r\n\r\n.cqcm-chair-photo{\r\n  min-height:310px;\r\n  background:\r\n    linear-gradient(rgba(0,0,0,0.05), rgba(0,0,0,0.34)),\r\n    url(\"https:\/\/iccmm.cmb.ac.lk\/2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/06\/JingboWang-e1591114370680-365x367-1.jpg\");\r\n  background-position:center;\r\n  background-size:cover;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.cqcm-chair-info{\r\n  align-self:center;\r\n  padding:clamp(24px,5vw,46px);\r\n}\r\n\r\n.cqcm-chair-info span{\r\n  display:block;\r\n  color:#78e8f4;\r\n  font-size:0.78rem;\r\n  font-weight:800;\r\n  text-transform:uppercase;\r\n  letter-spacing:0.08em;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.cqcm-chair-info h3{\r\n  margin:10px 0 10px;\r\n  font-size:clamp(1.8rem,4vw,3rem);\r\n  line-height:1.05;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.cqcm-chair-info p{\r\n  max-width:650px;\r\n  margin-bottom:0;\r\n  color:rgba(255,255,255,0.76);\r\n  font-size:1.05rem;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.cqcm-chair-info em,\r\n.cqcm-speaker-info em{\r\n  display:inline-flex;\r\n  color:var(--teal);\r\n  font-size:0.88rem;\r\n  font-style:normal;\r\n  font-weight:800;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.cqcm-chair-info em{\r\n  margin-top:18px;\r\n  color:#78e8f4;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.cqcm-speaker-subheading{\r\n  margin:0 0 18px;\r\n  font-size:1.45rem;\r\n  line-height:1.2;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.cqcm-speaker-grid{\r\n  display:grid;\r\n  grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr));\r\n  gap:20px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.cqcm-speaker-card{\r\n  display:block;\r\n  overflow:hidden;\r\n  border:1px solid var(--line);\r\n  border-radius:8px;\r\n  background:var(--panel);\r\n  box-shadow:0 12px 28px rgba(13,17,23,0.08);\r\n  transition:transform 180ms ease, box-shadow 180ms ease, border-color 180ms 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background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(0,0,0,0.08), rgba(0,0,0,0.26)), url(\"https:\/\/iccmm.cmb.ac.lk\/2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/06\/images.png\");\r\n}\r\n\r\n.cqcm-speaker-five{\r\n  background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(0,0,0,0.08), rgba(0,0,0,0.28)), url(\"https:\/\/iccmm.cmb.ac.lk\/2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/06\/Dr.-Sabri-768x987-1.jpg\");\r\n  background-position:right center;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.cqcm-speaker-six{\r\n  background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(0,0,0,0.06), rgba(0,0,0,0.24)), url(\"https:\/\/iccmm.cmb.ac.lk\/2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/06\/090153_mathieu_roget.jpeg\");\r\n  background-position:left center;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.cqcm-speaker-seven{\r\n  background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(0,0,0,0.08), rgba(0,0,0,0.26)), url(\"https:\/\/iccmm.cmb.ac.lk\/2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/06\/Dr.-Asanka-P.-Sayakkara.jpg\");\r\n  background-position:center top;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.cqcm-speaker-eight{\r\n  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}\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"cqcm-body-wrapper\">\r\n\r\n  <main>\r\n\r\n    <section class=\"cqcm-hero\" id=\"cqcm-home\">\r\n      <div class=\"cqcm-hero-slide cqcm-slide-one\"><\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"cqcm-hero-slide cqcm-slide-two\"><\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"cqcm-hero-slide cqcm-slide-three\"><\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"cqcm-hero-overlay\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"cqcm-hero-content\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"cqcm-hero-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/iccmm.cmb.ac.lk\/2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/06\/UOC_logo.png\" alt=\"University of Colombo logo\">\r\n\r\n        <p class=\"cqcm-eyebrow\">Conference Meetup<\/p>\r\n\r\n        <h1>\r\n          <span class=\"cqcm-title-highlight\">C<\/span>olombo\r\n          <span class=\"cqcm-title-highlight\">Q<\/span>uantum\r\n          <span class=\"cqcm-title-highlight\">C<\/span>omputing\r\n          <span class=\"cqcm-title-highlight\">M<\/span>eetup\r\n          <span class=\"cqcm-title-highlight\">2026<\/span>\r\n        <\/h1>\r\n\r\n        <p class=\"cqcm-hero-copy\">\r\n          A gathering for researchers, engineers, founders, and students exploring the next wave of quantum computing\r\n        <\/p>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"cqcm-hero-actions\">\r\n          <a class=\"cqcm-primary-button\" href=\"#cqcm-about\">Explore Event<\/a>\r\n          <a class=\"cqcm-secondary-button\" href=\"#cqcm-speakers\">View Speakers<\/a>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <a class=\"cqcm-scroll-cue\" href=\"#cqcm-about\" aria-label=\"Scroll to about section\">\r\n        <span><\/span>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/section>\r\n\r\n    <section class=\"cqcm-about\" id=\"cqcm-about\">\r\n      <div class=\"cqcm-shell cqcm-about-grid\">\r\n\r\n        <figure class=\"cqcm-about-image\">\r\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/iccmm.cmb.ac.lk\/2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/06\/Untitled-design.jpg\" alt=\"Colombo Quantum Computing Meetup\">\r\n        <\/figure>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"cqcm-about-copy\">\r\n          <p class=\"cqcm-eyebrow cqcm-eyebrow-dark\">About The Meetup<\/p>\r\n\r\n          <h2>Where quantum ideas meet Sri Lanka's Mathematics community<\/h2>\r\n\r\n          <p>\r\n            The Colombo Quantum Computing Meetup brings together curious minds to share practical knowledge,\r\n            current research, startup ideas, and real-world applications of quantum technologies.\r\n          <\/p>\r\n\r\n          <p>\r\n            Expect focused talks, hands-on conversations, and networking with people working across computing,\r\n            science, education, and product innovation.\r\n          <\/p>\r\n\r\n          <div class=\"cqcm-event-details\">\r\n            <div>\r\n              <span>Date<\/span>\r\n              <strong>November 14-16, 2026<\/strong>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <div>\r\n              <span>Location<\/span>\r\n              <strong>University of Colombo, Sri Lanka<\/strong>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n\r\n          <div class=\"cqcm-agenda-block\">\r\n            <div class=\"cqcm-agenda-heading\">\r\n              <span>Program Agenda<\/span>\r\n              <strong>Three-day plan<\/strong>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <ol class=\"cqcm-agenda-list\">\r\n              <li>\r\n                <time datetime=\"2026-11-14\">Nov 14<\/time>\r\n                <span>Opening ceremony, welcome session, keynote talks, and introduction to the meetup themes.<\/span>\r\n              <\/li>\r\n\r\n              <li>\r\n                <time datetime=\"2026-11-15\">Nov 15<\/time>\r\n                <span>Invited speaker sessions, research discussions, and Quantum Computing Student Network activities.<\/span>\r\n              <\/li>\r\n\r\n              <li>\r\n                <time datetime=\"2026-11-16\">Nov 16<\/time>\r\n                <span>Hands-on SpinQ NMR quantum computer demonstrations, panel discussion, and closing session.<\/span>\r\n              <\/li>\r\n            <\/ol>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n\r\n          <div class=\"cqcm-countdown\" data-event-date=\"2026-11-14T09:00:00+05:30\">\r\n            <div class=\"cqcm-countdown-heading\">\r\n              <span>Countdown<\/span>\r\n              <strong id=\"cqcm-countdown-status\">Until meetup starts<\/strong>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"cqcm-countdown-grid\">\r\n              <div><strong id=\"cqcm-days\">00<\/strong><span>Days<\/span><\/div>\r\n              <div><strong id=\"cqcm-hours\">00<\/strong><span>Hours<\/span><\/div>\r\n              <div><strong id=\"cqcm-minutes\">00<\/strong><span>Minutes<\/span><\/div>\r\n              <div><strong id=\"cqcm-seconds\">00<\/strong><span>Seconds<\/span><\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/section>\r\n\r\n    <section class=\"cqcm-past\" id=\"cqcm-past-events\">\r\n      <div class=\"cqcm-shell cqcm-past-panel\">\r\n\r\n        <div>\r\n          <p class=\"cqcm-eyebrow cqcm-eyebrow-dark\">Past Events<\/p>\r\n          <h2>Explore previous Colombo Quantum Computing Meetups<\/h2>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"cqcm-past-links\">\r\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/iccmm.cmb.ac.lk\/2026\/cqcm-2026-event-2024\/\" class=\"cqcm-past-card\">\r\n            <span>2024<\/span>\r\n            <strong>Colombo Quantum Computing Meetup 2024<\/strong>\r\n          <\/a>\r\n\r\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/iccmm.cmb.ac.lk\/2026\/cqcm-2026-event-2025\/\" class=\"cqcm-past-card\">\r\n            <span>2025<\/span>\r\n            <strong>Colombo Quantum Computing Meetup 2025<\/strong>\r\n          <\/a>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/section>\r\n\r\n    <section class=\"cqcm-initiatives\" id=\"cqcm-initiatives\">\r\n      <div class=\"cqcm-shell\">\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"cqcm-heading\">\r\n          <p class=\"cqcm-eyebrow cqcm-eyebrow-dark\">Quantum Initiatives<\/p>\r\n          <h2>Student network and hands-on quantum computing<\/h2>\r\n          <p>\r\n            Alongside the meetup sessions, we are building pathways for students to connect, learn,\r\n            and experiment with real quantum computing platforms.\r\n          <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"cqcm-initiatives-grid\">\r\n\r\n          <a class=\"cqcm-initiative-card\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=61558503711511\">\r\n            <div class=\"cqcm-initiative-image cqcm-student-network\"><\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"cqcm-initiative-copy\">\r\n              <span>Community<\/span>\r\n              <h3>Quantum Computing Student Network<\/h3>\r\n              <p>\r\n                A student-led network for learners, researchers, and early-career innovators to share\r\n                resources, form study groups, and grow Sri Lanka's quantum computing community.\r\n              <\/p>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n          <\/a>\r\n\r\n          <a class=\"cqcm-initiative-card\" href=\"https:\/\/iccmm.cmb.ac.lk\/2026\/cqcm-2026-facility\/\">\r\n            <div class=\"cqcm-initiative-image cqcm-spinq\"><\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"cqcm-initiative-copy\">\r\n              <span>Lab Platform<\/span>\r\n              <h3>SpinQ NMR Quantum Computer<\/h3>\r\n              <p>\r\n                The SpinQ NMR quantum computer supports demonstrations, classroom learning,\r\n                and practical experiments with quantum algorithms and NMR-based implementations.\r\n              <\/p>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n          <\/a>\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/section>\r\n\r\n    <section class=\"cqcm-speakers\" id=\"cqcm-speakers\">\r\n      <div class=\"cqcm-shell\">\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"cqcm-heading\">\r\n          <p class=\"cqcm-eyebrow cqcm-eyebrow-dark\">Speakers<\/p>\r\n          <h2>Session Chair and Invited Speakers<\/h2>\r\n          <!-- <p>\r\n            Speaker slots are ready for the confirmed names, photos and affiliations.\r\n          <\/p> -->\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <a class=\"cqcm-chair-card\" href=\"https:\/\/scholar.google.com\/citations?user=BLOU3Q4AAAAJ&hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\r\n          <div class=\"cqcm-chair-photo\"><\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"cqcm-chair-info\">\r\n            <span>Session Chair<\/span>\r\n            <h3>Prof. Jingbo Wang<\/h3>\r\n            <p>The University of Western Australia<\/p>\r\n            <em>View profile<\/em>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/a>\r\n\r\n        <h3 class=\"cqcm-speaker-subheading\">Invited Speakers<\/h3>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"cqcm-speaker-grid\">\r\n\r\n          <a class=\"cqcm-speaker-card\" href=\"https:\/\/scholar.google.com\/citations?user=FJ9-hHQAAAAJ&hl=fr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\r\n            <div class=\"cqcm-speaker-photo cqcm-speaker-one\"><\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"cqcm-speaker-info\">\r\n              <h3>Prof. Frederic Cadet<\/h3>\r\n              <p>Paris City University, France<\/p>\r\n              <em>View profile<\/em>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n          <\/a>\r\n\r\n          <a class=\"cqcm-speaker-card\" href=\"https:\/\/scholar.google.com\/citations?user=dvQkCLoAAAAJ&hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\r\n            <div class=\"cqcm-speaker-photo cqcm-speaker-two\"><\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"cqcm-speaker-info\">\r\n              <h3>Prof. Anuradha Mahasinghe<\/h3>\r\n              <p>University of Colombo, Sri Lanka<\/p>\r\n              <em>View profile<\/em>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n          <\/a>\r\n\r\n          <a class=\"cqcm-speaker-card\" href=\"https:\/\/scholar.google.com\/citations?user=fXFgCdsAAAAJ&hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\r\n            <div class=\"cqcm-speaker-photo cqcm-speaker-three\"><\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"cqcm-speaker-info\">\r\n              <h3>Prof. Kasun De Zoysa<\/h3>\r\n              <p>University of Colombo, Sri Lanka<\/p>\r\n              <em>View profile<\/em>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n          <\/a>\r\n\r\n          <a class=\"cqcm-speaker-card\" href=\"https:\/\/scholar.google.com\/citations?user=TwquhZ8AAAAJ&hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\r\n            <div class=\"cqcm-speaker-photo cqcm-speaker-four\"><\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"cqcm-speaker-info\">\r\n              <h3>Dr. Kaushika De Silva<\/h3>\r\n              <p>The University of Western Australia<\/p>\r\n              <em>View profile<\/em>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n          <\/a>\r\n\r\n          <a class=\"cqcm-speaker-card\" href=\"https:\/\/scholar.google.com\/citations?user=L7xzCEIAAAAJ&hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\r\n            <div class=\"cqcm-speaker-photo cqcm-speaker-five\"><\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"cqcm-speaker-info\">\r\n              <h3>Dr. Mohammad Sabri<\/h3>\r\n              <p>The Open University of Sri Lanka<\/p>\r\n              <em>View profile<\/em>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n          <\/a>\r\n\r\n          <a class=\"cqcm-speaker-card\" href=\"https:\/\/scholar.google.com\/citations?user=hp7Hv-4AAAAJ&hl=fr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\r\n            <div class=\"cqcm-speaker-photo cqcm-speaker-six\"><\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"cqcm-speaker-info\">\r\n              <h3>Dr. Mathieu Roget<\/h3>\r\n              <p>University of Reunion, France<\/p>\r\n              <em>View profile<\/em>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n          <\/a>\r\n\r\n          <a class=\"cqcm-speaker-card\" href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/profile\/Asanka-Sayakkara\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\r\n            <div class=\"cqcm-speaker-photo cqcm-speaker-seven\"><\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"cqcm-speaker-info\">\r\n              <h3>Dr. Asanka Sayakkara<\/h3>\r\n              <p>University of Colombo, Sri Lanka<\/p>\r\n              <em>View profile<\/em>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n          <\/a>\r\n\r\n          <a class=\"cqcm-speaker-card\" href=\"https:\/\/scholar.google.com\/citations?user=U7btuy0AAAAJ&hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\r\n            <div class=\"cqcm-speaker-photo cqcm-speaker-eight\"><\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"cqcm-speaker-info\">\r\n              <h3>Dr. Pani Fernando<\/h3>\r\n              <p>University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka<\/p>\r\n              <em>View profile<\/em>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n          <\/a>\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/section>\r\n\r\n    <section class=\"cqcm-papers\" id=\"cqcm-papers\">\r\n      <div class=\"cqcm-shell cqcm-papers-grid\">\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"cqcm-papers-copy\">\r\n          <div class=\"cqcm-papers-topic-card\">\r\n            <p class=\"cqcm-eyebrow\">Call For Papers<\/p>\r\n            <h2>Quantum Algorithms and NMR-Based Implementations in the NISQ Era<\/h2>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n\r\n          <p class=\"cqcm-lead\">\r\n            The Colombo Quantum Computing Meetup 2026 invites original research contributions for the special\r\n            track \u201cQuantum Algorithms and NMR-Based Implementations in the NISQ Era.\u201d\r\n          <\/p>\r\n\r\n          <a class=\"cqcm-primary-button\" href=\"https:\/\/iccmm.cmb.ac.lk\/2026\/cqcm-2026-call-for-papers\/\">View Call For Papers<\/a>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <aside class=\"cqcm-dates-panel\">\r\n          <p class=\"cqcm-eyebrow\">Important Dates<\/p>\r\n          <h3>Submission Timeline<\/h3>\r\n\r\n          <dl class=\"cqcm-dates-list\">\r\n            <div><dt>Call for papers<\/dt><dd>June 2026<\/dd><\/div>\r\n            <div><dt>Manuscript submission deadline<\/dt><dd>August 2026<\/dd><\/div>\r\n            <div><dt>Initial peer-review decisions<\/dt><dd>October 2026<\/dd><\/div>\r\n            <div><dt>Revised manuscript submission<\/dt><dd>October 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