June is approaching, and with it our next plenary meeting, June 26-28 in Montréal, Québec. A city with an evolving quantum community alongside a rich history and culture, Montréal is an ideal location to host the first plenary outside the U.S, and a great destination to explore worlds of science and art. The two-day event will touch on international themes and will include discussions on national strategies, including industry and cross-border B2B opportunities. The agenda has been designed to include a broad range of speakers and topics to appeal to a wide audience. Plus, attendees will have plenty of time for networking. Program highlights include:
A presentation by XPRIZE CTO, EVP of Deep Technology Jim Mainard on XPRIZE Quantum Applications, a 3-year $5M global competition designed to generate quantum computing (QC) algorithms that can be put into practice to help solve real-world challenges
Standards coordination mini-workshop
Panel on national strategies and their implementations, with a focus on opportunities for industry to engage, fostering cross-border B2B, testbed capabilities, and more
Roundtable on coordination across regional ecosystems
Discussion of development and trends in export control
If you haven’t signed up already, now is the time to do so. With a plenary and city that have so much to offer, you won’t want to miss this opportunity.
Announcements
On May 1, QED-C’s successful Quantum Technology Showcase on the Hill raised awareness among policymakers; coverage included The Quantum Insider’s report.
Through QED-C’s Office Hours, seasoned professional members empower incoming talent and answer questions about working in an emerging technology field. Help inspire the next generation of quantum leaders.
A recently released report details a study by the Use Cases TAC based on a workshop exploring the feasibility and impact of use cases in the transportation and logistics industry.
Interested in what the emerging quantum workforce has to offer? Do you want to be introduced to qualified talent while staying updated on the latest news in quantum R&D? Join us tomorrow for next Quantum Talent Showcase which will feature presentations from two student researchers regarding quantum error correction. A brief Q&A will follow both sessions.
The Use Cases TAC will host a webinar on quantum technology’s potentially far-reaching implications for national prosperity and security. All QED-C members are invited to join as speaker Travis Scholten, Technical Director, IBM Public Sector/IBM Quantum, reviews what is currently known on potential uses and risks of quantum computers as well as two large-scale trends in quantum computing which, together, may enable useful and practical quantum computing in the near future.
QED-C's Office Hours program helps advance the next generation of quantum leaders by pairing enthusiastic students with professional mentors. If you are a student considering a career in quantum tech, sign up for a slot during our May Office Hours session and meet one-to-one with a seasoned quantum professional to learn more and get your questions answered.
New to QED-C and/or looking for new ways to increase your involvement? Join us for this member orientation to find out how to get more engaged and maximize your membership.
Save the Date! We’re excited to announce the final 2024 QED-C Plenary & Annual Meeting will be in Seattle, WA. Mark your calendar for this one-day event you won’t want to miss! Stay tuned for more details and information.
QED-C Executive Director Celia Merzbacher recently spoke with Route Fifty, a daily newsletter connecting state and local government leaders, about how individual states in the U.S. could boost their economies by investing in quantum. Celia talked about what’s going on in the Colorado and Illinois regions and discussed the challenges of training and upskilling a new work force in quantum.
On May 8, a panel convened at CLEO, a conference that unites lasers and eletro-optics, to explore the viability of a commercial quantum marketplace and how it might be emerging within the next five years. The six panelists included our CEO Celia Merzbacher along with QED-C members DARPA, Vescent, Hamamatsu, NC State and TOPTICA.
Featured funding opportunity
Transition of Quantum Sensors (TQS) Program
The Department of Defense (DoD) is seeking solutions to develop quantum inertial sensors to meet current strategic position, navigation, and timing (PNT) needs. This includes addressing several warfighter needs, with an intent to have mid-course functional demonstrations of end-to-end solutions, followed by operational demonstrations within the next five years.
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