Quantum World Congress 2024 to take place next month

The third annual Quantum World Congress will take place from Monday, September 9th to Wednesday, September 11th, 2024, at Capital One Hall in Greater Washington. Quantum World Congress (QWC) is a premier global conference, exposition, and networking event that unites quantum technology visionaries, policymakers, researchers, business and investment leaders, educators, and students from around the world to explore the latest advancements in quantum solutions, research, workforce development, policy, and investment.  QWC 2024 is presented by Accenture, IBM, IonQ, Microsoft, PsiQuantum and Quantinuum.

Quantum World Congress 2024

This year’s theme, “Convergence,” focuses on exploring the value at the intersection of quantum technologies and adjacent fields such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, photonics, optics, and cryogenics. QWC 2024 will showcase cutting-edge advancements, address critical challenges, and explore opportunities for commercialization and global cooperation. Through a diverse array of major industry and government announcements, presentations, panels, fireside chats, and networking sessions, QWC aims to catalyze innovation and foster global partnerships that will shape the quantum landscape for years to come. A full program can be found here.

Event details

What: Quantum World Congress 2024
When: Monday, September 9th through Wednesday, September 11th, 2024
Where: Capital One Hall, 7750 Capital One Tower Road, Tysons, VA 22102
Registration: Media professionals interested in attending can register online at quantumworldcongress.com/media. Limited press passes are available, so early registration is encouraged.

2024 key highlights include

• Major Industry Announcements: The event will feature significant announcements from leading companies, including Boeing, IBM, Microsoft, IonQ, PsiQuantum, Quantinuum, and Google, showcasing the latest developments and strategic advancements in the quantum technology landscape.
   
• Main Hall & Plenary Sessions: Visionary presentations on the latest quantum technologies, business implications, policy developments, and global quantum updates, including government keynotes from Dr. Sethuraman Panchanathan (Director of the U.S. National Science Foundation), Dr. Cathy Foley (Chief Scientist, Australia), and Dr. Rick Muller (Director of the Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity). 
   
• Breakout Tracks: Five specialized tracks - Global Cooperation, Government & Security, Industry Advancement, Ecosystem Showcases & The Launchpad, and Market Acceleration - will offer workshops, panel discussions, and industry announcements from both public and private sectors.
   
• Expo Hall & Business Development: An expansive Expo Hall featuring demonstrations, networking sessions, and structured opportunities to connect with industry leaders and innovators. A full list of exhibitors can be found here.
   
• 2024 Quantum World Congress International Forum presented by Quantinuum: In this moderated cross-sector workshop, delegates from more than 25 countries will share information and explore ways to advance global collaboration for quantum and quantum-adjacent technologies. Delegates include leaders across industry, academia, and research organizations from government covering national quantum science, technology, and innovation government agencies; science, economic development, policy, and innovation attaches from embassies and quasi-governmental agencies. 
   
• Third Annual Quantum Startup Pitch Competition: This year, seven finalists will pitch and compete for the $25,000 grand prize at Quantum World Congress 2024 - Anyon Systems,  Euclid Inc., Icarus Quantum, Q99, Qruise, SBQuantum, and Veriquantix.
   
• Building the Future: The Chips Act and Beyond: This session will spotlight national strategies to scale manufacturing, fortify global supply chains, and accelerate critical quantum and quantum-adjacent sectors. Featuring talks by leaders from the USA, UK, EU, and Japan, and insights from IBM, NVIDIA, Intel, and DIRAQ, attendees will engage in focused breakouts. Tailored for industry leaders, researchers, and policymakers, the discussions will explore the transformative potential of initiatives like the US CHIPS and Science Act and the EU Chips Act, strategies for optimizing supply chains, and the importance of cross-border partnerships.
   
• Quantum Leap Career Nexus at the University of Maryland: On September 12th, 2024, the University of Maryland Quantum Institutes will host the Quantum Leap Career Nexus (QLCN), a premier global networking, recruitment, and mentorship workshop dedicated to careers in the quantum industry. This event will unite leading quantum organizations with undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and early career professionals. Quantum World Congress is proud to partner with the University of Maryland for this satellite event and enthusiastically encourages all QWC delegates to attend.
   
• Quantum Leadership Awards: QWC will honor outstanding contributions to the quantum industry with the Quantum Leadership Awards, recognizing individuals and organizations that have made significant advancements in quantum science, technology, and industry.
   

Special Session Quantum World Congress

Notable speakers include

• Dr. Sethuraman Panchanathan, Director, U.S. National Science Foundation
• Dr. Cathy Foley, Chief Scientist, Australia (attending virtually)
• Dr. Rick Mueller, Director, U.S. Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (IARPA)
• Mark Brunner, Chief Technologist, PsiQuantum
• Adam Burden, Global Innovation Lead & Chief Software Engineer, Accenture
• Peter Chapman, CEO, President, & Chairman of the Board, IonQ
• Dr. Jay Gambetta, IBM Fellow and VP, IBM Quantum
• Rajeeb Hazra, President & CEO, Quantinuum
• Dr. Michele Mosca, CEO, EvolutionQ
• Dr. Hartmut Neven, Vice President of Engineering; Founder and Manager of the Quantum Artificial Intelligence Lab, Google
• Stratton Sclavos, Chief Business Officer, PsiQuantum
• Dr. Krysta Svore, Distinguished Engineer, VP Advanced Quantum Development, Microsoft
• Jason Zander, Executive Vice President, Microsoft Azure
• Dr. Hiroaki Aihara, Executive Director & Vice President, University of Tokyo
• Dr. Robert Atkinson, Founder & President, Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF)
• Dr. Steve Brierley, Founder & CEO, Riverlane
• Dr. John Burke, Principal Director for Quantum Science, U.S. Department of Defense
• Dr. Yoonchae Cheong, Director, Korea-U.S. Quantum Technology Cooperation Center
• La Vida Cooper, Executive Director, DC-QNET, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
• Donna Dodson, Senior Strategic Advisor, EvolutionQ (former NIST Fellow and Director of the National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence)
• Ann Dunkin, Chief Information Officer, Department of Energy
• Dr. Chris Fall, Vice President for Applied Sciences, MITRE
• Justin Fanelli, Chief Technology Officer (Acting), U.S. Department of the Navy
• Brian Finlay, CEO, Stimson Center
• Dr. Lara Jehi, Chief Research Information Officer, Cleveland Clinic
• Dr. Charles Lim, Global Head of Quantum Communications and Cryptography, JP Morgan Chase
• Dr. Jay Lowell, Principal Senior Technical Fellow, The Boeing Company
• Dr. Celia Merzbacher, Executive Director, Quantum Economic Development Consortium (QED-C)
• Dr. Lene Oddershede, Senior Vice President, Novo Nordisk Foundation
• Dr. Darryll Pines, President, University of Maryland
• Dr. Marco Pistoia, Managing Director, JP Morgan Chase
• Dr. Michael Rosenblatt, Director, Federal Science and Technology Policy Directorate, Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada
• Dr. Ajay Sood, Principal Scientific Advisor, Government of India
• Xavier Soosai, CIO and Director of IT Services Management, National Institutes of Health
• Paul Stimers, Director, Quantum Industry Coalition
• Jacqueline Tame, Operating Partner, Playground Global
• Dr. Gregory Washington, President, George Mason University
• William Hurley (Whurley), Founder & CEO, Strangeworks
• Dr. Falecia Williams, President, Prince George’s Community College

Key sponsors include

• Accenture
• IBM
• IonQ
• Microsoft
• PsiQuantum
• Quantinuum
• General Dynamics Information Technology
• University of Maryland
• George Mason University
• Maryland Department of Commerce
• Quobly
• Cleveland Clinic
• GSK
• Phasecraft
• Silicon Valley Defense Group
• Q-CTRL
• Boeing
• Business Finland, including IQM, QuantrolOX, SemiQon, Vexlum, and the Embassy of Finland
• Lead Market Intelligence Partner, The Quantum Insider

Regional sponsors include

• Fairfax County Economic Development Authority
• Fairfax City Economic Development
• Loudoun Virginia Economic Development
• Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation
• Prince George's County Economic Development Corporation
• Prince William County Department of Economic Development
   

Quantum World Congress is presented by the Potomac Quantum Innovation Center, an initiative of Connected DMV, in collaboration with the Quantum Economic Development Consortium and the Quantum Industry Coalition. This year’s event will continue to leverage the growing quantum ecosystem in the Greater Washington region, underscoring its proximity to federal government resources and its role as a premier global hub for quantum talent, innovation, and economic development.