With the awards ceremony of the “Quantum for Chile” hackathon, expert talks, and a closing marked by the intersection of science, technology, and creativity, the fifth edition of QuSantiago—the country’s leading Quantum Computing School—came to an end. The event was organized by the Center for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (CEDENNA), Universidad Diego Portales (UDP), and Universidad de Santiago de Chile (USACH), with the support of CoreDevX.
Over three days, the event brought together students, academics, and researchers around one of the most promising technologies on a global scale, combining specialized training, collaborative work, and practical application.
The central highlight of the closing was the “Quantum for Chile” hackathon, where interdisciplinary teams worked on developing solutions to real-world challenges using quantum computing tools.
First place was awarded to the team composed of Camilo Rojas, Shi Hai Zhang, Bastián Ortiz, and Tomás Oliva (UDP).
Second place went to Carlos Fernández, Maximiliano Araya, David Chura, and Benjamín Hidalgo.
Third place was awarded to Gustavo Fernández and María Barría.
The closing day also featured presentations by leading specialists, including Javiera Canales (CoreDevX), Felipe Fanchinni (São Paulo State University, Brazil), Cristóbal Lledó (University of Chile), Maritza Ahumada (USACH), Carla Hermann (University of Chile – MIRO), and Felipe Barra (University of Chile). Their talks explored various applications of quantum computing in areas such as artificial intelligence, complex systems, telecommunications, and advanced materials.
In this context, CoreDevX’s participation helped bring technological development closer to a more applied and industry-oriented perspective, including the presentation of its advances and capabilities in the quantum field.
The event concluded with remarks from the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Sciences at UDP, Luciano Ahumada, who emphasized the strategic importance of these technologies.
“Quantum computing, and quantum technologies more broadly, are shaping up to be one of the fields where the global technological frontier will be redefined. Failing to develop capabilities in this area means being left out of one of the most relevant trajectories in contemporary scientific and technological development,” he stated.
As part of the closing, CEDENNA presented the book “Images of the Nanoworld” to the Dean and to CoreDevX CEO Javier Urrutia. The publication features the work of researchers who captured nanoparticles through electron microscopy and later transformed these images into artistic compositions, bridging science and visual creativity.
With this fifth edition, QuSantiago consolidates its role as a key platform for training human capital in quantum computing in Chile, strengthening collaboration between universities, fostering links with industry, and promoting the development of solutions with real impact for the country.
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