Connected DMV Announces Third Annual Quantum World Congress
Premiere global Quantum Conference returns to Capital One Hall in Tysons, Virginia, September 9-11, 2024
Today, Connected DMV announced the third annual Quantum World Congress will be held Monday, September 9 through Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at Capital One Hall in Tysons, Virginia, in the Greater Washington region. This premier global event continues to bring together the quantum and quantum-adjacent community, including visionaries, scientists, policymakers, investors, researchers, and business leaders, to discuss the latest developments in quantum solutions and their transformative potential across various sectors.
Following the success of the 2023 event, which saw participation from 22 countries (Argentina, Australia, Austria, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, India, Israel, Japan, South Korea, Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States), the 2024 Congress aims to enhance its international reach further and serve as a connection point for quantum international collaboration.
Quantum World Congress 2023 attracted over 800 attendees and featured 150 speakers in more than 90 general and breakout sessions. Participants represented a cross-sector “who’s who” in quantum with representation from across industry, academia, research, government, finance, philanthropy, and community organizations. The agenda included:
An international forum featuring 90 country delegates
The Quantum Startup Pitch Competition with a $25,000 cash prize for defense and national security solutions
Industry, functional, and domain workshops, including Life Sciences and Healthcare, Policy and Ethics, and Quantum Domain advancements
A VIP Dinner for key cross-sector and international leaders at the residence of the Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, co-hosted by Connected DMV and Dutch Ambassador Birgitta Tazelaar
The signing of the Regional Quantum Ecosystem Collaboration Agreement by founding members PQIC, Quantum Valley Ideas Lab (QVIL), Quantum Delta NL (QDNL), and EQUS Australia
Data Centers of the Future forum
Collaboration receptions at partner foreign embassies
“Quantum technology is at the cusp of reshaping our world, and Quantum World Congress serves as a critical platform for this transformation,” said George Thomas, President, Connected DMV and Director, Potomac Quantum Innovation Center. “This Congress is not just about showcasing advancements; it is a confluence of global thought leaders, innovators, and policymakers. By bringing together diverse perspectives from around the world, we aim to catalyze groundbreaking collaborations and accelerate the journey from quantum research to real-world applications. The 2024 event and its international participation will be pivotal in forging partnerships that transcend borders, driving technological advancements and socio-economic progress globally.”
Quantum World Congress 2024 will build on the achievements of the previous years. In 2023, the event featured a broad range of activities, including plenary sessions, panel discussions, workshops, and exhibits, highlighting the growing quantum ecosystem in the Greater Washington region and its role in the global quantum industry.
“Quantum World Congress is more than a conference; it’s a nexus of global quantum dialogue and innovation,” said Stu Solomon, CEO, Connected DMV. “Our goals are to highlight the advances in quantum technology and foster international cooperation and understanding in this rapidly evolving field that has the potential to reshape what’s possible.”
Event Details
What: Quantum World Congress 2024
When: Monday, September 9 through Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Where: Capital One Hall, 7750 Capital One Tower Road, Tysons, VA 22102
Registration: For attendance, media professionals can register at the Quantum World Congress Website. Limited press passes are available.
Initial Highlights of Quantum World Congress 2024 (More Coming Soon)
Main Hall & Plenary Sessions featuring visionary presentations and an International Forum with global delegations.
Breakout Tracks covering Global Cooperation, Innovation Ecosystem, Market Acceleration, Government and Security, and Industry Advancements.
Business Development Opportunities, including an Expo Hall and structured networking events.
Third annual Quantum Startup Pitch Competition, featuring a $25,000 cash prize.
Expanded education and workforce development opportunities for students and educators.
Special Pre- and Post-Event Activities include training bootcamps, quantum workshops, and tours to key regional quantum stakeholders.
2023 Speakers Included:
Pamela Melroy, Deputy Administrator, National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Dr. Cathy Foley, Chief Scientist, Australia
Dr. A.C. Charania, Chief Technologist, National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Dr. Erwin Gianchandani, Assistant Director for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships, U.S. National Science Foundation
Dr. Kristin Gilkes, Global Innovation Quantum Leader, EY
Tom Newby, Head of Office for Quantum, United Kingdom
Peter Chapman, President & CEO, IonQ
Kaniah Konkoly-Thege, Chief Legal Officer & SVP Government Relations, Quantinuum
Dr. John ‘Jay’ Lowell, Principal Senior Technical Fellow, Disruptive Computing and Networks, The Boeing Company
Dr. Jay Gambetta, IBM Fellow and VP of IBM Quantum
Dr. Celia Merzbacher, Executive Director, Quantum Economic Development Consortium
Seizo Onoe, Director, Telecommunication Standardization Bureau, International Telecommunication Union (United Nations)
Dr. Darryll Pines, President, University of Maryland
Dr. Marco Pistoia, Head of Global Technology Applied Research, JP Morgan Chase
Dr. Peter Shadbolt, CSO and Co-Founder, PsiQuantum
Paul Stimers, Executive Director, Quantum Industry Coalition and Partner, Holland & Knight
Dr. Bob Sutor, Vice President and Chief Quantum Advocate, Infleqtion
Dr. Krysta Svore, Principal Research Manager, QuArC, Microsoft
Dr. Gregory Washington, President, George Mason University
Connected DMV and its Potomac Quantum Innovation Center remain committed to driving innovation and establishing the DMV area as a global hub for quantum talent and economic development. Connected DMV presents Quantum World Congress 2024 in collaboration with the Quantum Economic Development Consortium and the Quantum Industry Coalition. It will be a landmark event in advancing the quantum agenda worldwide.
Learn more and sign up for updates about sponsorship opportunities, speaker announcements, and more at quantumworldcongress.com.
Connected DMV is a charitable organization that focuses on initiatives spanning the Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia region to drive improvements in social, digital, and physical infrastructure. Its initiatives, like the Potomac Quantum Innovation Center, aim to bring stakeholders together to foster innovation, talent development, and economic growth with a positive social impact. Learn more at connecteddmv.org.
The Potomac Quantum Innovation Center (PQIC) is an initiative launched and staffed by Connected DMV. PQIC’s mission is to bring together Greater Washington’s quantum stakeholders across borders and sectors to drive innovation, talent development, economic growth, and positive social impact. PQIC collaborates with many public sector, academic, industry, and nonprofit collaborators to achieve maximum regional impact by focusing on five pillars: education and workforce, research and development, market acceleration, policy and standards, and funding and marketing. PQIC partners with the UMD’s Mid-Atlantic Quantum Alliance (MQA), the Quantum Economic Development Consortium (QED-C), and the Quantum Industry Coalition (QIC), among others, to prepare the DMV for the coming quantum transformation and prepare our regional for global leadership. Learn more at pqic.org.
The Quantum Economic Development Consortium (QED-C) is an industry-driven consortium managed by SRI International with the mission to enable and grow a robust quantum-based industry and related supply chain. QED-C is supported by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in the U.S. Department of Commerce and its more than 230 members, including more than 150 corporations from across the quantum supply chain, including component suppliers/manufacturers, software and hardware system developers, service providers, and end-users. For more information, visit quantumconsortium.org.
The Quantum Industry Coalition (QIC) is based in Washington, DC, and comprises over twenty leading quantum industry members. QIC seeks to enable the quantum industry to speak with one voice to promote its shared priorities for real-world quantum applications, US quantum industry commercial success, and international competitiveness. Learn more at quantumindustrycoalition.com.