April 24, Cryptography Spotlight, Westin, Downtown | April 25-26, 2024, Main conference, Conrad Hotel
Washington D.C.
Professor Michael J Biercuk is the CEO and Founder of Q-CTRL, a quantum technology startup that is accelerating the pathway to the first useful quantum computers using the power of quantum control. Q-CTRL has attracted top-tier venture-capital backing from Sequoia Capital among others, and is built on Michael’s research leading the Quantum Control Laboratory at the University of Sydney.
Michael holds the positions of Professor of Quantum Physics and Quantum Technology and CEO of Q-CTRL concurrently, and in his academic role is a chief investigator in the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Engineered Quantum Systems. He was educated in the United States, holding a PhD in Physics from Harvard University and a BA from the University of Pennsylvania.
An award-winning experimental quantum physicist, Michael speaks with clarity and authority about science and technology and is adept at making quantum physics accessible for a lay audience, such as with his TEDxSydney performance and his appearance at SXSW in 2019.
Always a highlight of Quantum.Tech this session brings together the tech’s global leaders where they will be showcasing their latest offerings. Each speaker has 10 minutes to provide an insight into;
Quantum computing R&D is more important than ever before. As real-world use cases are becoming better understood, the need to strengthen our quantum computing technology capabilities grows more pressing. Hands-on access to high performing quantum computers is critical for pursuing foundational and innovative quantum computing research. The time to develop our workforce and accelerate our quantum hardware, application, and software R&D is now.
As pioneers in full-stack quantum computing, Rigetti knows that advancing the field requires collaboration across industry, academia, and government. Delivering an on-premise quantum computer is no different. Rigetti offers a range of quantum computing solutions to meet a variety of end user needs, ranging from its recently launched 9-qubit Novera™ QPU, to larger scale 24-qubit and 84-qubit systems — all powered by Rigetti’s Ankaa™-class chip architecture. Through the delivery of these quantum hardware solutions, Rigetti is also fostering a valuable ecosystem of quantum computing technology experts to help end users develop their quantum computing capabilities.
This panel will showcase the leading quantum technology companies who, together with Rigetti, are providing the technology needed to deliver a high performing, state-of-the-art, on-premise quantum computer.
Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Michael.
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