Northwest Indiana Business Roundtable

Sponsored by the Northwest Indiana Business Roundtable (NWIBRT) and the Construction Advancement Foundation of Northwest Indiana (CAF), the Business & Economic Outlook is an informative program designed to provide key insights on trends influencing business and industry. The program will feature presentations from leaders in various business sectors and government agencies, and conclude with a detailed economic picture of Northwest Indiana and United States.

Emily Easton, Director of Education and Workforce Development at the Chicago Quantum Exchange, will highlight CQE’s role in positioning the region as a hub for quantum innovation as a speaker. She will explore why quantum technology matters, the potential impacts on daily life, and how the field is expected to evolve over the next decade. She will outline the the economic opportunities ahead, while addressing workforce development needs and the key strengths, challenges, and opportunities shaping today’s quantum landscape.

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Part of Midwest Quantum Week, a series of fall events anchored by the 2025 Chicago Quantum Summit.