Q2B26 x Chicago Quantum Summit

December 8 – 10, 2026 | Chicago, IL

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Creating a Revolutionary Quantum Future


Q2B26 x Chicago Quantum Summit will convene top industry, government, and academic leaders from around the world for dialogue aimed at shaping the future of quantum technology. Hosted by QC Ware and the Chicago Quantum Exchange, this joint event brings Q2B's quantum business and commercialization expertise together with the Chicago Quantum Summit, now in its ninth year as the Chicago Quantum Exchange's annual convening to advance quantum research, education, and economic innovation.

The three-day event will highlight breakthrough research, commercialization, and workforce development efforts and discussions spanning the full discovery-to-deployment spectrum. Summit participants can hear from thought leaders across government, academia, and Fortune 500 corporations, explore cutting-edge partnerships, experience hands-on demonstrations from the forefront of the quantum industry and academia, and engage with exclusive announcements about the products and initiatives shaping the roadmap to quantum value.

Q2B26 x Chicago Quantum Summit will take place December 8–10, 2026, at the Marriott Marquis Chicago and McCormick Place, located in the heart of Chicago. Book your stay.

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As in past years, it will feature presentations by winners of the Boeing Quantum Creators Prize, which is still taking applications.

The Agenda 

Getting to Q2B26 x Chicago Quantum Summit

Air Travel 

  • Chicago has two major airports: O’Hare International (to the north) and Midway International Airport (to the south). 

Ground Travel  

  • Marriott Marquis Chicago and McCormick Place are located near the Cermak-McCormick Place Green Line station and the Cermak-Chinatown Red Line station, and are served by the Metra Electric District line and CTA bus routes 1, 3, 4, 21, and X4
  • The venue is approximately 6 km (3.7 miles) south of Chicago Union Station and Ogilvie Transportation Center, with shuttle connections available via CTA bus.
  • On-site self-parking and valet parking, Marriott Marquis Chicago
  • McCormick Place Lot A, 2301 S Prairie Avenue 

Marriott Marquis Chicago, 2121 South Prairie Avenue, Chicago, IL. 

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Other Summit event information

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