SRM University-AP, Amaravati, in collaboration with the Government of Andhra Pradesh, successfully hosted the Amaravati Quantum Valley & IBM Workshop titled “Designing the Future: 100 Advanced Quantum Algorithms on Real Machines” on 5th May 2026. The workshop marked a significant milestone in strengthening quantum research and innovation and reaffirmed its role as a key academic partner in India’s emerging quantum ecosystem.

The event brought together eminent leaders from academia, government, and industry, creating a vibrant platform for advanced learning and collaboration. The programme commenced with a welcome address by Prof. Ch. Satish Kumar, Vice Chancellor, SRM University-AP, Amaravati, who emphasised the institution’s vision of becoming a research-driven university and its commitment to advancing quantum technologies. He highlighted that the university’s quantum journey is only the beginning, with focused efforts on algorithm development and infrastructure expansion, including upcoming initiatives such as a diamond qubit lab and specialised research centres.

A key highlight of the event was the address by Sri Pradyumna P.S., IAS, Secretary to the Chief Minister, Government of Andhra Pradesh, who articulated the state’s vision of transitioning India into a global leader in frontier technologies through innovation-driven growth and ecosystem development. His emphasis on the strategic importance of quantum technologies reinforced the relevance of initiatives such as the Quantum Valley and the Quantum Reference Facility.

Delivering the opening remarks, Sri C.V. Sridhar, Mission Director, AP State Quantum Mission, outlined the vision of the Amaravati Quantum Valley and its five strategic pillars—ranging from infrastructure and hardware innovation to talent development and partnerships. He underscored the importance of the “100 quantum algorithms” mission as a transformative step towards positioning India as a global leader in frontier technologies.

The workshop featured insightful addresses by Dr Shesha Raghunathan, Strategy Lead – India, IBM Quantum, Mr Tapas Saini, Scientist F at C-DAC Hyderabad and Dr L. Venkata Subramaniam, Founder, Qbit Force, who encouraged participants to actively contribute to achieving quantum advantage. Distinguished experts from IBM Quantum led technical sessions, including Dr Nick Bronn, Global Strategic Research Development Lead, who spoke on Hamiltonian simulation, and Dr Ritajit Majumdar, Research Scientist, who discussed error mitigation techniques and their applications. Further sessions were delivered by Dr Debasmita Bhoumik, Research Scientist, IBM Quantum, and Ms Janani Ananthanarayanan, Research Engineer, IBM Quantum, focusing on quantum compilation and fault-tolerant systems. Industry perspectives were shared by Mr Godfrey, Head of Quantum Initiatives, Tata Consultancy Services.

The workshop concluded with closing remarks by Dr Dhinakaran Vinayagamurthy, Manager, IBM Quantum India, alongside Sri C.V. Sridhar. Participants were also given an exclusive visit to the Quantum Reference Facility at SRM University-AP, Amaravati, where Qbit Force presented its capabilities and ongoing developments.

This landmark event not only strengthened collaborations between academia, government, and industry but also positioned SRM University-AP, Amaravati, at the forefront of quantum research and innovation. By hosting such advanced engagements, the university continues to accelerate progress towards building a robust quantum ecosystem and nurturing the next generation of researchers and innovators in India.