The AI and Quantum Café

Tuesday, November 24, 2026 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Discover how artificial intelligence and quantum information science intersect at the AI and Quantum Café, organized by the Quantum Interactions Theory Group at the Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC).

Hear from two engaging presenters:

Luis Serrano, Founder and Chief Education Officer at Serrano Academy: "A gentle introduction on how to use AI agents"

Christine Muschik, Professor at the Institute for Quantum Computing, Perimeter Institute, and Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Waterloo: "AI for quantum research and science"

The event will start at 7:00pm on Tuesday, November 24 and will be hosted in QNC 0101. See here for directions.

Registration is open now at this link.

Attendee Information

This event is open to all attendees and geared towards undergraduate, graduate, and high-school students interested in AI and quantum technologies.

Any attendees age 15-17 must either have a parent/guardian present or provide signed indemnification, self-signout permission, emergency contact, and photo release forms prior to entering the auditorium. These forms are available in the registration form. Any participants in this age range without a parent/guardian or these forms at check-in will not be allowed entry. Any attendees 14 years old or younger must have a parent or guardian attend with them.

This event is in-person only.

Code of Conduct

The open exchange of ideas and the freedom of thought and expression are central to the aims and goals of this event. These require an environment that recognizes the inherent worth of every person and group, that fosters dignity, understanding, and mutual respect, and that embraces diversity. For these reasons, the organizers are committed to providing a harassment-free event experience.

Event participants violating these standards may be sanctioned or expelled from the event, at the discretion of the organizers. If you experience or witness harassment, discriminatory behavior, we encourage you to report this promptly to Dave Jepson at drjepson@uwaterloo.ca .