THE ROADMAP TO
QUANTUM
VALUE
EXCLUSIVELY IN-PERSON
santa clara convention center
DECEMBER 10-12, 2024
Presented by:
WELCOME TO Q2B24 SILICON VALLEY
WELCOME TO Q2B24 silicon valley
Q2B is excited to be back for the eighth year in a row, to connect the international quantum community computing ecosystems! We will be featuring top academics, industry end users, government representatives and quantum computing vendors from all over the world.
800+
Attendees
180+
Speakers
6
Quantum Themes
quantum technology themes
QUANTUM TECHNOLOGY
THEMES
Computing
sensing & timing
communications & security
Quantum AI
Error Correction
On premises Quantum Computer
WELCOME TO Q2B24 SILICON VALLEY
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Matt Johnson
CEO
QC Ware
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Scott Aaronson
David J. Bruton Centennial Professor of Computer Science and Director of the Quantum Information Center
University of Texas
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John Preskill
Richard P. Feynman Professor of Theoretical Physics / Director, Institute for Quantum Information and Matter
California Institute of Technology
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Freeke Heijman / Adriaan Rol
Co-founder and Director Ecosystems Development / Executive Director - Founder
Quantum Delta NL / Orange Quantum Systems
Agenda at a glance
Dec 10th, 2024
Multiple Tracks
- Quantum Computing
- Industry Case Studies
- Quantum Communications & Security
- Quantum AI
- Error Correction
- Startup Pitch Competition
Dec 11th, 2024
Plenary Talks
- (academics, vendors, analysts, etc.)
- Thought Leadership
Dec 12th, 2024
Multiple Tracks
- Industry Case Studies
- Error Correction and Quantum AI
- On Premises Quantum Computer
- Government Programs
- Analyst & Business
-
Award Ceremony
(Startup Pitch Competition)
Q2B24 Silicon Valley
IBM Quantum Hackathon
Presented by:
For the first time, Q2B will host a Quantum Hackathon! This event will be led by IBM and run on Qiskit — the world’s most popular software stack for quantum computing. This collaborative event, supported by Aqora and local universities, invites participants from industry and academia to tackle real-world challenges using quantum algorithms and tools, with a particular focus on optimization, cryptography, and machine learning.
Participation can be in-person or remote. In person participants will be granted a free full conference pass for Q2B24 Silicon Valley. Participation will be limited. QC Ware will select participants at its discretion and will prioritize early applicants.
*Terms and conditions to participate shall apply.
Q2B24 Silicon Valley Quantum Startup Pitch Competition
Presented by:
Join the Q2B24 Silicon Valley Quantum Startup Pitch Competition organized by QAI Ventures.*
Interested early-stage quantum startups can apply to pitch by submitting the completed application form online. Any startup focusing on Quantum solutions that has raised less than $5M in funding is eligible to apply, or those in the pre-seed or seed level funding stage.
Up to eight finalists will be selected to pitch in person at the Santa Clara Convention Center on December 10-12, 2024. Finalists will also benefit from a full Q2B24 Silicon Valley free pass for their speaker.
The deadline to submit a pitch for consideration is November 10, 2024, at 24:00 MST.
Submit your application by clicking below and get a chance to win a golden ticket to QAI Ventures Speed Dating. This can lead to participation in the early-stage quantum tech startup QAI Accelerator and up to CHF 200k investment.
*Terms and conditions to participate shall apply.
NEW! 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.
Featured speakers
Oliver Dial
IBM Fellow, CTO
IBM Quantum
Suhare Nur
Program Director
IBM Quantum
Mario Motta
Senior Research Staff Member
IBM Quantum
Dr. Seiji Yunoki
Chief Scientist, Computational Condensed Matter Physics Laboratory
RIKEN
Netanel Lindner
Professor of Physics, Co-founder & CTO
Qedma Quantum Computing
Dr. Michael Hayduk
Deputy Director, Information Directorate
AFRL
John Preskill
Richard P. Feynman Professor of Theoretical Physics & Director of the Institute for Quantum Information & Matter
California Institute of Technology
Celia Merzbacher
QED-C Executive Director
SRI International
Hartmut Neven
Vice President and Lead
Google Quantum AI
Scott Aaronson
Professor of Computer Science
The University of Texas at Austin
Ward van der Schoot
Technical Admin/QAL and Quantum Applications Scientist/TNO
QAL
Richard Curtin
Managing Partner
Silicon Catalyst
Jean-Francois Bobier
Partner & Director
BCG
Michelle Lampa
US Government Sales Executive
Pasqal
Juliette Peyronnet
US General Manager
Alice & Bob
Carmen Palacios-Berraquero
CEO & Founder
Nu Quantum
Meera Raja
SVP, Deep Tech
P33
Jason Lynch
CEO
Equal1
Erik Garcell
Director of Quantum Enterprise Development
Classiq
Tommaso Demarie
Co-founder & CEO
Entropica Labs
Dr. Joe Fitzsimons
CEO
Horizon Quantum Computing
Yuval Boger
Chief Commercial Officer
QuEra Computing Inc.
Andrew Dzurak
CEO & Founder
Diraq
Denise Ruffner
Consultant & Co-founder
Diversity in Quantum
Dr. Bob Sutor
Vice President and Practice Lead, Emerging Technologies
The Futurum Group
Pierre Desjardins
CEO & Co-founder
C12
Jenny Bates
Director General Economics,
Climate & Global Issues
United Kingdom Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Helmut Katzgraber
Senior Manager, Advanced Solutions
AWS
Bob Sorensen
Chief Analyst for Quantum Computing
Hyperion Research, LLC
Maud Vinet
Co-founder & CEO
Quobly
J.-K. Kevin Rhee
CEO
Qunova Computing
Alex Challans
CEO
The Quantum Insider
David Rivas
CTO
Rigetti
Jasper Krauser
Quantum Technology Central Coordinator
Airbus
William Hurley
Founder & CEO
Strangeworks
Michael Baczyk
Director
GQI
Doug Finke
Chief Content Officer
GQI
Isabell Gradert
VP Central Research & Technology
Airbus
Louise Lund
Senior Advisor
Minsitry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark
Dr. Robert Bruckmeier
General Manager, Computing & AI Network
BMW AG
Matt Kinsella
CEO
Infleqtion
Isabel Mercado
Data Scientist
VALUENEX, Inc.
Pranav Gokhale
VP Quantum Software & AI
Infleqtion
Saurabh Karwal
Business Developer
TNO
Yuval Baum
Head of Quantum Computing Research
Q-CTRL
Matt Kinsella
CEO
Infleqtion
Pranav Gokhale
VP Quantum Software & AI
Infleqtion
Saurabh Karwal
Business Developer
TNO
With support from
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ACCOMMODATIONS
ACCOMODATIONS
Hyatt Regency Santa Clara
5101 Great America Pkwy, Santa Clara, CA
Special Rate Exclusively for Q2B: $239 per night excluding tax
Booking link to be made available soon with special Q2B rate
Please contact q2b@qcware.com if you have any trouble booking
