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At NIST's "Building the Foundations for Quantum Industry" event, we will convene stakeholders in the research, development, and commercialization of quantum technologies to discuss and address challenges for the field. Topics to be discussed include opportunities for research and development; means and methods of inducing interaction and collaboration; support for emerging market areas; identifying barriers to near- and far-term applications; and understanding workforce needs.
For more information, send request to qisiwg [at] nist.gov (subject: Quantum%20Industry%20Day) (qisiwg[at]nist[dot]gov).
Details about the content and purpose of this event are given in the federal register, along with a request for information (RFI): Federal Register Notice
RFI Responses (as of 10/13/17):
Event Final Report (posted 06/20/18):
9:00 Opening remarks (Carl Williams, NIST)
9:15 Quantum sensors (led by Jamil Abo-Shaeer, AO Sense)
9:55 Quantum communication (led by Prem Kumar, Northwestern)
10:35 Coffee break
11:10 Quantum computing: a systems perspective (led by Anne Matsuura, Intel)
11:50 Quantum computing: a business perspective (led by Eric Ostby, Google)
12:30 Lunch
1:30 Breakout sessions
- A. Quantum sensing and technology
- B. Quantum communication
- C. Quantum computing
3:00 Coffee break
3:30 Breakout continues
4:00 Reconvene, breakout summaries, closing
The block of rooms is reserved at the Hilton in Gaithersburg. The room rate is $129 and that includes a full breakfast. A shuttle will be available for transport to/from NIST.
Hilton
620 Perry Parkway
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(301) 977-8900
If you are not registered, you will not be allowed on site. Registered attendees will receive security and campus instructions prior to the workshop.
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Acceptable Photo Identification:
For Non-US Citizens: Valid passport for photo identification
For US Permanent Residents: Permanent Resident/Green card for photo identification