THE ROADMAP TO

QUANTUM

VALUE

EXCLUSIVELY IN-PERSON

santa clara convention center

DECEMBER 10-12, 2024

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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

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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

Dec 11th, 2024


Plenary Talks

Dec 12th, 2024


Multiple Tracks

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

Oliver Dial

IBM Fellow, CTO

IBM Quantum
Suhare Nur

Suhare Nur

Program Director

IBM Quantum
Mario Motta

Mario Motta

Senior Research Staff Member

IBM Quantum
Seiji Yunoki

Dr. Seiji Yunoki

Chief Scientist, Computational Condensed Matter Physics Laboratory

RIKEN
Netanel Lindner

Netanel Lindner

Professor of Physics, Co-founder & CTO

Qedma Quantum Computing
Hayduk

Dr. Michael Hayduk

Deputy Director, Information Directorate

AFRL
John Preskill

John Preskill

Richard P. Feynman Professor of Theoretical Physics & Director of the Institute for Quantum Information & Matter

California Institute of Technology
Celia Merzbacher

Celia Merzbacher

QED-C Executive Director

SRI International
Hartmut Neven

Hartmut Neven

Vice President and Lead

Google Quantum AI
Scott Aaronson

Scott Aaronson

Professor of Computer Science

The University of Texas at Austin
Ward van der Schoot

Ward van der Schoot

Technical Admin/QAL and Quantum Applications Scientist/TNO

QAL
Richard Curtin

Richard Curtin

Managing Partner

Silicon Catalyst
Bobier

Jean-Francois Bobier

Partner & Director

BCG
Michelle Lampa

Michelle Lampa

US Government Sales Executive

Pasqal
Juliette Peyronnet

Juliette Peyronnet

US General Manager

Alice & Bob
Carmen Palacios-Berraquero

Carmen Palacios-Berraquero

CEO & Founder

Nu Quantum
Meera Raja

Meera Raja

SVP, Deep Tech

P33
Jason Lynch

Jason Lynch

CEO

Equal1
Erik Garcell

Erik Garcell

Director of Quantum Enterprise Development

Classiq
Tommaso Demarie

Tommaso Demarie

Co-founder & CEO

Entropica Labs
Joe FITZSIMONS

Dr. Joe Fitzsimons

CEO

Horizon Quantum Computing
Yuval Boger

Yuval Boger

Chief Commercial Officer

QuEra Computing Inc.
Andrew Dzuraq

Andrew Dzurak

CEO & Founder

Diraq
Denise Ruffner

Denise Ruffner

Consultant & Co-founder

Diversity in Quantum
Dr. Bob Sutor

Dr. Bob Sutor

Vice President and Practice Lead, Emerging Technologies

The Futurum Group
Pierre Desjardins

Pierre Desjardins

CEO & Co-founder

C12
Jenny Bates

Jenny Bates

Director General Economics,
Climate & Global Issues

United Kingdom Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Katzgraber

Helmut Katzgraber

Senior Manager, Advanced Solutions

AWS
Sorensen

Bob Sorensen

Chief Analyst for Quantum Computing

Hyperion Research, LLC
Maud Vinet

Maud Vinet

Co-founder & CEO

Quobly
J.-K. Kevin Rhee

J.-K. Kevin Rhee

CEO

Qunova Computing
Alex Challans

Alex Challans

CEO

The Quantum Insider
Rivas

David Rivas

CTO

Rigetti
Jasper Krauser

Jasper Krauser

Quantum Technology Central Coordinator

Airbus
Hurley

William Hurley

Founder & CEO

Strangeworks
Michael Baczyk

Michael Baczyk

Director

GQI
Finke

Doug Finke

Chief Content Officer

GQI
Team-Porrtrait, Technology, Airbus, Ottobrunn

Isabell Gradert

VP Central Research & Technology

Airbus
Louise Lund Henneberg

Louise Lund

Senior Advisor

Minsitry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark
Dr. Robert Bruckmeier

Dr. Robert Bruckmeier

General Manager, Computing & AI Network

BMW AG
Matt Kinsella

Matt Kinsella

CEO

Infleqtion
Isabel Mercado

Isabel Mercado

Data Scientist

VALUENEX, Inc.
Pranav Gokhale

Pranav Gokhale

VP Quantum Software & AI

Infleqtion
Saurabh Karwal

Saurabh Karwal

Business Developer

TNO
Yuval Baum

Yuval Baum

Head of Quantum Computing Research

Q-CTRL
Matt Kinsella

Matt Kinsella

CEO

Infleqtion
Pranav Gokhale

Pranav Gokhale

VP Quantum Software & AI

Infleqtion
Saurabh Karwal

Saurabh Karwal

Business Developer

TNO

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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

Don't miss our special
Q2B24 Silicon Valley
t-shirt and get ready for
a ride on the
quantum heights!

Don’t miss our special Q2B24 Silicon Valley
T-shirt and get ready for a ride on the quantum heights!

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