Events
Member and Partner Events
The Chicago Quantum Exchange organizes events throughout the year to promote academic collaboration and information exchange across the quantum information science community. These events enable researchers and students at our member and partner institutions to learn from one another and to hear from some of the most prominent quantum researchers around the globe.
If you are a CQE member or corporate partner and would like to access these events, contact quantum@uchicago.edu. For information on previous events, visit the CQE calendar.
The CQE regularly hosts workshops dedicated to bringing together leading experts in emerging fields of quantum information science and engineering to discuss interesting and exciting emerging technologies, challenges and opportunities. These workshops are often interactive with substantive discussions and exploration of collaborations.
Highlighted past workshops:
- August 1, 2023: 2023 CQE Member and Partner Workshop
- April 24, 2023: Workshop on Quantum Networks and Components
- August 15, 2022: Workshop on Scalable Quantum Control
- August 1-3, 2022: NSF Workshop on Quantum Advantage and Next Steps
- September 22-23, 2021: Open Quantum Initiative Workshop: Building a diverse quantum ecosystem
- August 19, 2021: 2021 Summer Workshop Series- Career Pathways for Quantum Scientists
- July 22, 2021: 2021 Summer Workshop Series- Perspectives on Quantum Technology Commercialization
- July 8, 2021: 2021 Summer Workshop Series- Introduction to Technology Commercialization
- May 17-18, 2021: Pulse-level Quantum Control
- April 19-20, 2021: 2021 CQE Member and Partner Workshop
- April 16, 2021: Quantum Feature Maps for the NISQ Era
- April 7, 2021: From Active Qubit Reset to Quantum Error Correction Workshop
- October 31 – November 1, 2019: When Technology Transforms Society: Considering the Societal and Ethical Impacts of Quantum Computing and AI
- October 24, 2019: 2019 Chicago Quantum Exchange Member and Partner Workshop
- December 7, 2018: 2018 Chicago Quantum Exchange Member Workshop
The CQE Seminar Series consists of 60-minute presentations by thought leaders and prominent researchers from across the world. The series, which rotates among CQE member universities and national laboratories, invites these individuals to present the latest research and findings to CQE members and corporate partners. Participation from CQE members and partners is encouraged.
The virtual Quantum Employer Spotlight series provides opportunities for trainees to hear from experts in the quantum field about their institutional QISE strategies and hiring needs, and for employers to connect virtually with prospective interns and employees.
Past Quantum Employer Spotlights include:
- December 13, 2023: Quantum Employer Spotlight with Applied Materials
- October 19, 2022: Quantum Employer Spotlight with TOPTICA Photonics Inc.
- September 16, 2022: Quantum Employer Spotlight with JPMorgan Chase & Co.
- October 5, 2021: Quantum Employer Spotlight with Protiviti
- October 6, 2020: Quantum Employer Spotlight with Applied Materials
- October 6, 2020: Quantum Employer Spotlight with Zurich Instruments
- May 29, 2020: Quantum Employer Spotlight with IBM
- May 26, 2020: Quantum Employer Spotlight with Atom Computing
- May 20, 2020: Quantum Employer Spotlight with HRL Laboratories
The annual Chicago Quantum Recruiting Forum brings together current quantum leaders from both academia and industry with the rising generation of quantum scientists and engineers. This forum is an outstanding opportunity for students and trainees across the STEM disciplines interested in pursuing quantum information through physics, computing, or engineering to meet CQE members and partners who are recruiting.
The 2024 Chicago Quantum Recruiting Forum will be held from 12 to 4 pm on Thursday, April 11. Register now.
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The annual Chicago Quantum Summit convenes leading experts from academia, industry, and government for presentations and rich discussions on the future of quantum information science research, collaborations, and education.