Get ready for Quantum World Congress 2025, happening from September 16th to 18th at Capital One Hall in Greater Washington. Join us as the world’s quantum ecosystem comes together to bring a quantum-ready future into focus. From groundbreaking keynotes to cutting-edge discussions and unparalleled networking, this is where the quantum revolution happens. Mark your calendars—you won’t want to miss it!
Since 2022, the world’s Quantum ecosystem has gathered to bring a quantum-ready future into focus. Quantum World Congress is the world’s premier gathering for quantum technology leaders, innovators, and visionaries. The 2024 event took place from September 9th to 11th in Greater Washington, uniting global experts from industry, government, and academia to explore the latest breakthroughs in quantum research, applications, and commercialization. With keynote speakers, interactive sessions, and cutting-edge exhibits, Quantum World Congress fosters collaboration and accelerates the development of the global quantum ecosystem. This annual event highlights the pivotal role of quantum technology in shaping the future, building on Greater Washington’s leadership as a hub for innovation.
If you missed Quantum World Congress 2024, don’t worry — we’ve got you covered. Catch up with all the sessions on YouTube. Please note: we’re still in the process of uploading the full 2024 conference — check back often for updates.
2024 speakers
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![Sethuraman Panchanathan]()
Dr. Sethuraman Panchanathan Director
National Science Foundation
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![CATHY FOLEY]()
DR. CATHY FOLEY* Chief Scientist
Australia
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![Dr. Rick Muller]()
Dr. Rick Muller Director
Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (IARPA)
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Dr. Hiroaki Aihara Executive Director & Vice President
University of Tokyo
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Dr. Robert Atkinson Founder & President
Information Technology And Innovation Foundation (ITIF)
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![Johannes Bahrke]()
Johannes Bahrke Digital Counselor
European Union Delegation to the United States
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![Dr. Sergio Boixo]()
Dr. Sergio Boixo Principal Scientist, Quantum Computing
Google
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Dr. Steve Brierley Founder & CEO
Riverlane
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![Mark Brunner]()
Mark Brunner EVP of Public Sector
PsiQuantum
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Adam Burden Global Innovation Lead & Chief Software Engineer
Accenture
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Dr. John Burke Principal Director For Quantum Science
Office of The Undersecretary of Defense for Engineering for Science and Technology, U.S. Department of Defense
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![DR. PAUL CADDEN-ZIMANSKY]()
DR. PAUL CADDEN-ZIMANSKY Associate Professor of Physics, Bard College
International Year of Quantum Executive Committee Member
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![Dr. Gretchen Campbell]()
Dr. Gretchen Campbell Director, National Quantum Coordination Office
White House Office of Science and Technology Policy
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![Peter Chapman]()
Peter Chapman CEO, President, & Chairman of The Board
IonQ
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![DR. YANNE CHEMBO]()
DR. YANNE CHEMBO Delegation
International Year of Quantum
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Dr. Yoonchae Cheong Director
Korea-U.S. Quantum Technology Cooperation Center
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La Vida Cooper Executive Director, DC-QNET
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
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![SIMON DAVIDSON]()
SIMON DAVIDSON President, NobleReach Emerge
NobleReach Foundation
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![Donna Dodson]()
Donna Dodson Senior Strategic Advisor
EvolutionQ
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Ann Dunkin Chief Information Officer
Department of Energy
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Dr. Chris Fall Vice President for Applied Sciences
MITRE
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Justin Fanelli Chief Technology Officer (Acting)
U.S. Department of the Navy
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Brian Finlay CEO
Stimson Center
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Dr. Jay Gambetta IBM Fellow and VP
IBM Quantum
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![Dr. Erwin Gianchandani]()
Dr. Erwin Gianchandani Assistant Director for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships
National Science Foundation
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![BARBARA GOLDSTEIN]()
BARBARA GOLDSTEIN Associate Director, Physical Measurement Laboratory
NIST
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![Michele Graham]()
Michele Graham General Manager, Quantum Branch
Australian Department of Industry, Science and Resources
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![Dr. Bill Greenwalt]()
Dr. Bill Greenwalt Nonresident Senior Fellow
American Enterprise Institute (AEI)
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![DR. ERIK HADLAND]()
DR. ERIK HADLAND Director of Technology Policy
Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA)
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![Dr. Michael Hayduk]()
Dr. Michael Hayduk Deputy Director
Air Force Research Lab
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Rajeeb Hazra President & CEO
Quantinuum
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Dr. Lara Jehi Chief Research Information Officer
Cleveland Clinic
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![Brendan Karch]()
Brendan Karch Chief of Staff & Head of Research
Swissnex
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![Dr. Dean Kassmann]()
Dr. Dean Kassmann SVP of Engineering & Technology
IonQ
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![Petr Kavalir]()
Petr Kavalir Special Envoy for Quantum Technologies
Office of the Government of the Czech Republic
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![Dr. Masao Kondo]()
Dr. Masao Kondo Senior Director, Quantum Laboratory, Fujitsu Research
Fujitsu
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![Dr. James Kushmerick]()
Dr. James Kushmerick Director, Physical Measurement Laboratory (PML)
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
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![Dr. Jay Lewis]()
Dr. Jay Lewis Director
National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC)
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Dr. Charles Lim Global Head of Quantum Communications and Cryptography
JP Morgan Chase
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![Honorable Ellen Lord]()
Honorable Ellen Lord Co-Chair
Congressional Commission on the Pentagon’s Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE)
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![Linda Lourie]()
Linda Lourie Principal
WestExec Advisors
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Dr. Jay Lowell Principal Senior Technical Fellow, Chief Scientist for Boeing Disruptive Computing and Networks
The Boeing Company
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![ROGER MCKINLAY]()
ROGER MCKINLAY Challenge Director Quantum Technologies
UKRI
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![CAROLINE MERCER]()
CAROLINE MERCER Chief Technologist, NASA Science Mission Directorate
Quantum Networking Lead, NASA Goddard & Director DC-QNet
NASA
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Dr. Celia Merzbacher Executive Director
Quantum Economic Development Consortium (QED-C)
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![Dr. Michele Mosca]()
Dr. MICHELE MOSCA CEO
EvolutionQ
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![Dr. Mehdi Namazi]()
Dr. Mehdi Namazi Co-founder and Chief Science Officer
Qunnect
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Dr. Lene Oddershede Senior Vice President, Natural and Technical Sciences
Novo Nordisk Foundation
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Dr. Darryll Pines President
University of Maryland
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Dr. Marco Pistoia Managing Director, Head of Global Technology Applied Research, Distinguished Engineer
JP Morgan Chase
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![Dr. Thomas Plumb-Reyes]()
Dr. Thomas Plumb-Reyes Policy Advisor
U.S. Department of State
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Dr. Michael Rosenblatt Director of the Federal Science and Technology Policy Directorate and National Quantum Strategy (NQS) Secretariat
Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada
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![Dr. Paulo Cezar Rotella-Braga]()
Dr. Paulo Cezar Rotella-Braga Head of Science & Technology Office
Embassy of Brazil
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![Ambassador Jarmo Sareva]()
Ambassador Jarmo Sareva Consul General, Ambassador
Consulate General of Finland in New York
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![Stratton Sclavos]()
Stratton Sclavos Chief Business Officer
PsiQuantum
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![BERNIE SEERY]()
BERNIE SEERY Senior Vice President, Technology R&D
Universities Space Research Association (USRA)
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![Dr. Geetha Senthil]()
Dr. Geetha Senthil Deputy Director, Office of Special Initiatives
National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, NIH
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Stu Solomon CEO
Connected DMV
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Dr. Ajay Sood* Principal Scientific Advisor
Government of India
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Xavier Soosai CIO and Director of IT Services Management
National Institutes of Health, Center for Information Technology
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Paul Stimers Director
Quantum Industry Coalition
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![Jan Suhren]()
Jan Suhren Policy Officer
Federal Ministry of Education and Research, Germany
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Dr. Krysta Svore Distinguished Engineer, VP Advanced Quantum Development
Microsoft
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Jacqueline Tame Operating Partner, External Affairs
Playground Global
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![Ambassador Birgitta Tazelaar]()
Ambassador Birgitta Tazelaar Ambassador to the United States
The Kingdom of the Netherlands
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George Thomas President
Connected DMV
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Whurley Founder & CEO
Strangeworks
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![Dr. CARL WILLIAMS]()
Dr. CARL WILLIAMS CEO
CJW Quantum Consulting
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Dr. Falecia Williams President
Prince George’s Community College
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Jason Zander Executive Vice President
Microsoft
