Global Industry Challenge: Celebrating the International Year of Quantum

Thursday, January 9th

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10:00 AM - 10:40 AM

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West Hall, Level 2, W218

Speakers

  • George Thomas

    George Thomas

    President & CEO
    Connected DMV

  • Paul Cadden-Zimansky

    Paul Cadden-Zimansky

    Member
    IYQ Executive Committee

  • Marsha Maxwell

    Marsha Maxwell

    Head of Corporate Relations
    American Physical Society

  • Phillipe Bouyer

    Phillipe Bouyer

    Chairman of the Board
    Quantum Delta Netherlands (QDNL)
    The Netherlands

  • Nick Werstiuk

    Nick Werstiuk

    CEO
    Quantum Valley Ideas Lab (QVIL)
    Canada

about the session

Participants hosted in global clusters representing key sectors and technologies will collaborate and compete to develop solutions for specific use cases in six industries.


To highlight the importance of Quantum, the United Nations, based on an effort by 76 nations, has declared 2025 as the International Year of Quantum. To celebrate this milestone, the Global Industry Challenge brings together bright minds from around the world to tackle real-world problems using quantum computing and related technologies such as artificial intelligence.

Learn more from global leaders about this key collaborative effort between sectors and the quantum industry to build value using a multidisciplinary approach. The Challenge will help accelerate the practical implementation of quantum technologies. Discover how quantum computing is being applied to solve real-world problems in various industries to such as: consumer products, energy, financial services, pharmaceuticals, resources, and space. Learn more on how to get engaged with the Challenge, follow its progress, and participate in the growing quantum ecosystem.

Global Industry Challenge Overview

George Thomas
President & CEO
Connected DMV

International Year of Quantum

Paul Cadden-Zimansky
Member
IYQ Executive Committee

Marsha Maxwell
Head of Corporate Relations
American Physical Society

Global Impact Nodes

Phillipe Bouyer
Chairman of the Board
Quantum Delta Netherlands (QDNL)

Nick Werstiuk
CEO
Quantum Valley Ideas Lab (QVIL)

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Unlock the future of technology at CES 2025! Register now for the Quantum Means Business: A Quantum World Congress program on January 9, 2025, and dive deep into the transformative potential of quantum technologies. Join industry leaders, innovators, and pioneers shaping the next frontier of business and technology.

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Contact us to participate in Quantum Means Business: quantum@connecteddmv.org