Mid-Continent Quantum Tech Event

Meeting
Industry & Tech
July 19 - 20, 2022

Mid-Continent Quantum Tech Event

Join the Mid-Continent region for an Industry Event focused on Quantum Technology, July 19 - 20, 2022 from noon to 3:30 pm ET, organized with Quantum Systems Accelerator (QSA), a DOE Office of Science National QIS Research Center. 

 

The schedule is as follows:

July 19, 2022. All times in ET

Noon - 12:05 pm  Welcome and Introduction David Kistin, Mid-Continent Regional Coordinator, Sandia National Laboratories
12:05 - 12:20 pm Keynote: FLC's Role in the Ecosystem Paul Zielinski, FLC Executive Director
12:20 - 1:05 pm Federal Investments in QIS National Quantum Coordination Office, OSTP
1:20 - 2:05 pm  Industry Engagement Spotlight where industry leaders across the ecosystem will share their perspectives and experiences in working with government programs and the effects it has had on their business.

Moderator: Celia Merzbacher, QED-C Executive Director

Panelists:

  • Joe Broz, Intel
  • Peter Chapman, IonQ
  • Elizabeth Reucher, GM Quantum Engineering Solutions, Keysight
2:20 - 3:05 pm Working with the Labs: Tech Transfer, Policies, and Programs to help bridge the gap between government and industry efforts.

Moderator: Rick Muller, Director Quantum Systems Accelerator, Sandia National Laboratory

Panelists:

  • Carol Bessel, NSF
  • Barbara Goldstein, National Institute of Standards and Technology
  • Gabe Mounce, AFRL/Space Force
  • Rima Oueid, DOE OTT

 

 

3:05 - 3:20 pm Closing Remarks Andy Myers, Mid-Continent Deputy Regional Coordinator, Kansas City National Security Campus

 

July 20, 2022. All times in ET.

Noon - 12:15 pm  Welcome and Introduction Andy Myers, Mid-Continent Deputy Regional Coordinator, Kansas City National Security Campus
12:15 - 2:45 pm Four concurrent breakout rooms, each with a facilitated exercise to help identify collaboration opportunities. 
  • Breakout room #1: Quantum Computing
  • Breakout room #2: Quantum Sensing
  • Breakout room #3: Quantum Communication and Networking
  • Breakout room #4: Quantum Workforce
2:45 - 3:00 pm  Closing Remarks David Kistin, Mid-Continent Regional Coordinator, Sandia National Laboratories