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title: "Make History at #QWC2024"
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Meet the speakers, check out the program, and more! 

| View in browser In 19 Days, We're Going to Make History at Quantum World Congress   We get it. Everyone thinks they know Greater Washington. But trust us, you've never seen Greater Washington like this. In 19 days, Quantum World Congress 2024 will flip the script, transforming the town everyone knows for its rich history into ground zero for a quantum-ready future.   From September 9th through 11th at Capital One Hall in Tysons, Virginia, visionaries from around the globe will gather to reimagine what's possible through quantum technology. This isn't just about witnessing history—it's about making it. Don't miss your chance to be part of the most transformative quantum event of the year. RESERVE YOUR PASSES Meet Some of the Speakers Set to Make Headlines at #QWC2024   It would be impossible to fit all of the Quantum World Congress 2024 speakers into one email. We can't wait to introduce you these leaders from across government, industry, and academia making history and headlines. MEET ALL THE 2024 SPEAKERS Dr. Sethuraman Panchanathan U.S. National Science Foundation Dr. Cathy Foley Australia (Joining Virtually) Dr. Rick Muller Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (IARPA) Adam Burden Accenture Peter Chapman IonQ Dr. Jay Gambetta IBM Quantum Rajeeb Hazra Quantinuum Dr. Krysta Svore Microsoft Jason Zander Microsoft A.C. Charania NASA Ann Dunkin U.S. Department of Energy Dr. Erwin Gianchandani U.S. National Science Foundation Dr. Jay Lowell The Boeing Company Dr. Michele Mosca evolutionQ Dr. Darryll Pines University of Maryland Make Your Plans for Quantum World Congress   The Quantum World Congress 2024 Program is live. Explore it now to begin building your ideal agenda for September 9th through 11th. 2024 Quantum Startup Pitch Competition Finalists Set to Make Their Mark at #QWC2024   Last week, we were thrilled to announce the seven finalists for the highly anticipated 2024 Quantum Startup Pitch Competition. This year's competition highlights the cutting-edge innovations at the intersection of quantum technologies and adjacent fields such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, photonics, optics, and cryogenics. The finalists, selected from a pool of exceptional global applicants, will present their groundbreaking solutions at Quantum World Congress 2024 on Monday, September 9th. Be sure to add it to you #QWC 2024 agenda!   Click here to meet the finalists. Questions? We've got you covered.   From September 9th through 11th at Capital One Hall in Tysons, Virginia, the global quantum community will once again gather to bring a quantum-ready future into focus. Quantum World Congress isn't just a conference; it's a nexus for the world's quantum technology visionaries, policymakers, researchers, business and investment leaders, educators, and students to share, collaborate, and drive the future of quantum science and technology.  If you have questions about Quantum World Congress, including how to exhibit or become a sponsor, shoot us an email at quantum@connecteddmv.org. Quantum World Congress 2024 is presented by Thank you to our 2024 Lead Market Intelligence Provider Quantum World Congress is a program of the Potomac Quantum Innovation Center, an initiative of Connected DMV. Connected DMV is an initiatives-based, charitable 501(c)(3) organization that works with regional organizations across Greater Washington to help drive ongoing improvements to social, digital, and physical infrastructure. Connected DMV focuses on initiatives that span local jurisdictions and require public-private-academia-community collaboration to best achieve the dual objectives of enduring economic health and social equity. Quantum World Congress is presented in collaboration with the Quantum Economic Development Consortium (QED-C) and the Quantum Industry Coalition (QIC). Connected DMV, A Regional Collaboration, District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia Unsubscribe Manage preferences |
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