Q2B26 x Chicago Quantum Summit

We're excited to host you all in Chicago in 2026 in partnership with Chicago Quantum Exchange for a special Q2B26 edition in association with the Chicago Quantum Summit

The conference will be held exclusively in-person.

Date
Dec
8
-
9
10
,
2026
Start time
8:00 am
Speakers
150
+
Venue
Chicago Marriott Marquis
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Q2B is the global stage for quantum innovation, bringing together visionaries, researchers, and industry leaders to drive breakthroughs and shape the future of technology.
800
+
attendees
150
+
speakers
6
themes

Quantum Technology Themes

QC & HPC
Error Correction
Quantum AI
Communications & Security
Sensing & Timing
Computing

Present your industry quantum case study at Q2B

Introducing the Q2B Quantum Case Study Showcase! Find out how to get an invitation to give a talk at Q2B.

Join the Q2B26 x Chicago Quantum Summit Pitch Competition by Duality

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Are you building the future of quantum? Apply now to pitch your quantum startup at Q2B26 x Chicago Quantum Summit. Applications are closing on November 20th. If you are an early stage startup (pre-seed or seed stage, or less than $5M USD raised to date) developing quantum technologies or quantum-enabled solutions, this is your moment. Up to 10 finalists will be selected to pitch live at Q2B26 x Chicago Quantum Summit on December 8th. This contest is organized and sponsored by Duality - a quantum accelerator led by The University of Chicago's Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation and the Chicago Quantum Exchange - with sponsorship from the Applied Research Institute (ARI) and P33. 

Total prize pool is $150,000 in SAFE investement and none-dilutive funding, subject to competition terms as established by Polsky. More information by clicking the Apply Now Button. 

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Agenda at a glance

Day 1
December 8, 2026
Time Session
AM - 1 Keynotes
AM Coffee Break Coffee Break
AM - 2 QC Hardware & Software, Quantum Technologies, Chicago Quantum Summit
Lunch Break Lunch Break
PM - 1 QC Hardware & Software, Quantum Technologies, Chicago Quantum Summit
PM Coffee Break Coffee Break
PM - 2 QC Hardware & Software, Quantum Technologies, Chicago Quantum Summit
End of Day Startup pitch competition
Day 2
December 9, 2026
Time Session
AM - 1 Keynotes
AM Coffee Break Coffee Break
AM - 2 Keynotes
Lunch Break Lunch Break
PM - 1 Keynotes
PM Coffee Break Coffee Break
PM - 2 Keynotes
End of Day Happy Hour and Poster Session
Day 3
December 10, 2026
Time Session
AM - 1 Keynotes
AM Coffee Break Coffee Break
AM - 2 Case Studies, Government & Analysts & Investment, Chicago Quantum Summit
Lunch Break Lunch Break
PM - 1 Case Studies, Government & Analysts & Investment, Chicago Quantum Summit
PM - 2 Case Studies, Government & Analysts & Investment, Chicago Quantum Summit

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