Susan Feindt, SVP of Ecosystem Development at Natcast, provided a U.S. Government Perspective as part of the "The Chips Acts and Beyond" special program during Quantum World Congress 2024.

Susan Feindt joined Natcast as its Senior Vice President of Ecosystem Development in April 2024. Natcast is a purpose-built, non-profit entity created to operate the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC) consortium, established as a key component of the CHIPS and Science Act of the U.S. government. Prior to Natcast, Feindt was an executive and senior technical fellow at Analog Devices where she led technology strategy and innovations, specializing in advanced process and device development. Feindt’s career at ADI spanned thirty-six years where her leadership, mentorship, and technical innovations resulted in the commercialization of numerous technologies. She has served on multiple industry and academic advisory boards, including as vice-chair of the Department of Commerce CHIPS Industrial Advisory Committee (IAC). Feindt earned her B.S. from M.I.T. At Natcast, Feindt will focus on defining membership strategy, prioritizing program offerings, and advocating for the semiconductor ecosystem’s interests.

This special high-level working session at QWC24 highlighted national visions and initiatives that aim to scale manufacturing, strengthen global supply chains, and accelerate the critical sectors that include quantum and quantum-adjacent industries. The session with feature talks by global leaders from USA, UK, EU and Japan, perspectives from key industry cooperations including IBM, NVIDIA, and DIRAQ, followed by breakouts with the attendees.

The conversation is tailored for industry leaders, researchers, and policymakers seeking to understand the latest thinking across the world and exchange ideas for scalable and secure commercialization as we seek to work at the convergence of quantum with adjacent fields and other cutting-edge technologies. Prepare to engage in deep discussions, build strategic partnerships, and learn how to navigate advancements in the global marketplace.

The session covered: the transformative opportunities and regulatory implications of national investments such as the US CHIPS and Science Act and the EU Chips Act; optimizing and securing supply chains in quantum and adjacent technologies; and strengthening cross-border partnerships.

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