CQE Workshop: Quantum Standards Readiness & Participation

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 | Protiviti Offices, Chicago, IL | Insight to Action: Standards Readiness & Participation in the Quantum Ecosystem

 

Agenda

  • 1:00 – 2:10 pm | Welcome and Presentations
    • Welcome Remarks from CQE and Protiviti
      • David Awschalom, Liew Family Professor of Quantum Engineering and Physics, University of Chicago; Director, Chicago Quantum Exchange; Senior Scientist, Argonne National Laboratory
      • Brad Rachmiel, Chicago Office Market Leader, Protiviti
    • ASCET Overview
      • James Dickerson, PhD, Director, ASCET Center of Excellence
    • Industry Panel about Quantum & Standardization
      • Glauci Fernandes, Senior Program Manager, Software-Enabled Products, Autonomy and Robotics (SEPAR), UL Standards & Engagement
      • Konstantinos Karagiannis, Senior Director of Quantum Computing Services, Protiviti
      • Martin Suchara, Director of Quantum Applications, IonQ
  • 2:10 – 2:20 pm | Break
  • 2:20 – 3:05 pm | Standards 101: Introduction to Standardization
  • 3:05 – 3:15 pm | Break
  • 3:15 – 3:45 pm | Discussion 1
    • Topic: The Future of Quantum Standardization
  • 3:45 – 4:00 pm | Report Outs and Discussion
  • 4:00 – 4:10 pm | Break
  • 4:10 – 4:40 pm | Discussion 2
    • Topic: Gaps & Barriers in Quantum Standards
  • 4:40 – 4:55 pm | Report Outs and Discussion
  • 4:55 – 5:00 pm | Wrap-Up and Adjourn
  • 5:00 – 6:15 pm | Reception