EU/ME Meeting x GT ROQ

- 23th EU/ME meeting x Quantum School - May 27-28, 2026
- Emerging optimization methods: from metaheuristics to quantum approaches
- Optimization Event: Revolutionizing Problem-Solving with Quantum and Metaheuristic Techniques
- Location: Clermont-Ferrand - May 27-28, 2026
Introduction | Registration | Program | Sponsors | Contact | Location | Participants List

- Introduction
- Join us for an exploration of the world of quantum methods! This event promises to reveal innovative strategies that leverage quantum technologies and metaheuristics to tackle complex challenges in original ways.
  
  This is a joint meeting with the Quantum Computing Chair, supported by Michelin, CGI, and BULL. The focus will be on recent advances in metaheuristics, including those influenced by quantum computing.
  
  This joint international event is coordinated by EUME/GT ROQ and the European Working Group on Quantum Computing. Organizers will issue certificates of participation for doctoral schools. As seats are limited, we encourage you to register as soon as possible.
  
  Welcome to Clermont-Ferrand!
- Event Description:
- The organization is managed by EUME and the GDR RO working group led by Mr. Sevaux and Eric Bourreau, along with the EURO working group on quantum computing.
  - Day one is intended for those wishing to discover quantum computing who will be able to create their first quantum program with the help of Bull.
  - R&D Professionals can also attend research presentations.
  Event organized by: - Marc Sevaux (Executive committee member of EWG Quantum OR) - Caroline Prodhon (Executive committee member of EWG Quantum OR) - Eric Bourreau (Executive committee member of EWG Quantum OR) - Philippe Lacomme (Executive committee member of EWG Quantum OR) - Gerard Fleury (Executive committee member of Quantum OR) - Bogdan Vulpescu (Clermont Auvergne Physics Laboratory)
- Financial support for the organization
- EURO (The Association of European Operational Research Societies)
  
  Labsticc
  
  Quantum Computing Solutions | Eviden
  
  GDR RO (Groupement de Recherche en Recherche Operationnelle)
  
  LIMOS (Clermont-Ferrand Computer Science Laboratory)
  
  EU/ME (EURO Working Group on Metaheuristics)
  
  EWG Quantum OR (https://quantum-or.euro-online.org/about/)
  
  UTT (University of Technology of Troyes)
  
  LIRMM (Montpellier Laboratory of Computer Science)
  
  LIST3N (Computer Science and Digital Society - UTT)
- Invited Speakers - Introduction
- Damien NICOLAZIC
  Bull
  
  Damien Nicolazic is a consultant specializing in quantum computing and qubit technologies. He supports projects in the implementation of use cases, covering the full spectrum from HPC emulation to execution on real QPUs. He joined Bull in early 2023 as a Big Data Engineer before pivoting to quantum computing, leveraging his experience with particle physics at CERN and his expertise in data engineering.
  - Wesley COELHO
  PASQAL
  
  Wesley Coelho is a former ISIMA student and currently works as a Quantum Applications Engineer at PASQAL, where he develops innovative algorithms to extend the scope of PASQAL's quantum computers. His interests mainly cover Quantum Optimization and its associated applications.
  - Alexey Bochkarev
  RPTU Kaiserslautern.
  
  The talk aims to convey certain intuitive understanding of Quantum Approximate Optimization Algorithm (QAOA) as a characteristic example of VQAs. We outline parallels with selected metaheuristic approaches by considering QAOA in the spirit of Everett interpretation of quantum mechanics: as a collaboration between "parallel interfering universes" (as stated by D. Deutsch).
  Mariem Bahri
  PASQAL
  
  Mariem Bahri joined Eviden (now Bull) in 2024 as a Quantum Computing Consultant. She contributes to the study and implementation of a wide range of use cases, helping strengthen and expand the company s consulting assets. She has developed expertise across multiple quantum technologies through close collaboration with partners in the French quantum ecosystem..
- How to participate?
- Registration Deadline: May 10, 2026
  
  Registration Fee: 50 Euros
  
  The fee covers coffee breaks, lunch, and room rentals.
  
  Why register?
  The event is co-organized by the Quantum Chair and includes two parts: A discovery session on quantum computing on Wednesday morning, followed by research-oriented sessions. Researchers can submit their papers.
  - You can participate by attending the presentations...
  In any case, please register quickly.
  
  How to register?
  - Step 1: Complete the document found here.
  
  - Step 2: Payment must be made by bank transfer.
  
  Note: After registration, you will receive payment details by email.
  
  A certificate of participation will be provided to doctoral students.
- Submission
- You are invited to submit an extended abstract in PDF format (6 pages maximum) to marc.sevaux@univ-ubs.frand philippe.lacomme@isima.fr with the subject "Submission".
  
  Please use the Word template or the LaTeX template.
  Submission deadline: May 2, 2026.
- Preliminary Program
- - Wednesday May 27: Welcome and Quantum Discovery (Quantum Chair)
  - 9:00-9:30:
  - Welcome Coffee
  - 9:30-10:00:
  - Day introduction by M. Baiou and F. Toumani
  - 10:00-12:00:
  - Introduction to Qaptiva by MARIEM BAHRI (Bull)
  - :
  - This presentation will cover various topics: basics of quantum computing and challenges; building blocks of a quantum computer and qubit technologies; maturity and the road to a universal quantum computer; programming models; gate-based quantum programming basics; application areas; use case presentations and BULL's positioning.
  - - Lunch Break -
  - 14:00-16:30:
  - Practical Workshops organized by MARIEM BAHRI- Room XXX
    Discovering quantum gates with MyQLM
  - 14:00-16:30:
  - Doctoral session for research work presentations (20 min presentation + 10 min Q&A) - Room XXXX
  - 16:30-17:00:
  - Break and visit of Photonic Qubits at EUPI (groups of 10) - Room XXXX
  - 17:00-18:00:
  - Invited Speaker: Alexey Bochkarev - Room XXXX
  - Thursday May 28: Sessions
  - 9:00-10:00:
  - Presentation by Wesley COELHO (Pasqal) - Room XXXX
  - 10:00-10:30:
  - Break / visit of Photonic Qubits at EUPI (groups of 10) - Room XXXX
  - 10:30-12:30:
  - Research presentation session (20 min presentation + 10 min Q&A) - Room XXXX
  - - Lunch Break -
- Contacts
- - For general questions: (emergingoptimization@gmail.com) - How to participate: (caroline.prodhon@utt.fr)
- Location:
- The events take place at ISIMA.
- Participants List
- - Caroline Prodhon
  - UTT
  - Validated
  - Philippe Lacomme
  - LIMOS
  - Validated
  - Marc Sevaux
  - Labsticc
  - Validated
  - Eric Bourreau
  - LIRMM
  - Validated
  - Bombardelli
  - LIMOS
  - Validated
  - Ali Abassi
  - UTT
  - Validated
- Hotels:
- Kyriad Eco Clermont-Ferrand Estaing ibis budget Clermont-Ferrand Centre Le Marmotel
EURO Quantum Working Group 2026

Visitors count: 35