Lecturer 01
Shaukat Ali
Chief Research Scientist and Research Professor, Simula Research Laboratory.
5th editionQuantum Software Engineering
RiSE Summer School
RiSS 2026
A focused international school for researchers and practitioners building the foundations of reliable quantum software.
2–4 December 2026 · Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
Learn. Discuss. Connect.
Join us in the historic and vibrant city of Salvador, Bahia.
3 daysLectures, discussions, and hands-on sessions
InternationalLecturers and participants from multiple institutions
CommunityAcademic exchange beyond the classroom
About the school
More than a sequence of lectures.
RiSS is designed as a meeting point for people exploring Quantum Software Engineering, combining expert-led sessions with meaningful opportunities for discussion and collaboration.
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Meet researchers shaping the field.
Lecturer 02
Elisabetta Di Nitto
Full Professor, Politecnico di Milano.
Lecturer 03
Rui Maranhão
Full Professor, University of Porto.
Lecturer 04
Mariia Mykhailova
Principal Quantum Applications Software Developer, PsiQuantum.
Programmed activities
Space to learn and connect.
The school combines academic sessions with social and cultural activities that encourage informal conversations and long-term collaboration.
Day 1 · 2 Dec
Foundations & Design
Dive into the Foundations of Quantum Software Engineering and explore Requirements and Design with experts Shaukat Ali and Elisabetta Di Nitto.
Day 2 · 3 Dec
Testing & Implementation
Focus on Quantum Software Testing in a probabilistic world and practical Programming and Implementation with Rui Maranhão and Mariia Mykhailova.
Day 3 · 4 Dec
Panel & Closing
Join an interactive discussion with invited lecturers on the upcoming challenges in Quantum Software Engineering, followed by concluding remarks.
Venue
A setting built for focus and exchange.
RiSS 2026 will be hosted at the oceanfront Mercure Salvador Rio Vermelho in Salvador, Bahia. Located in the city's most vibrant neighborhood, it offers modern conference facilities and an ideal atmosphere for networking and learning.
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