Education and Training

Quantum Recruiting Forum 2026

Monday, December 7, 2026

The Chicago Quantum Recruiting Forum connects college students, graduate students, and postdoctoral researchers with employers recruiting for quantum-related roles and internships. The 2026 Forum will be held on Monday, December 7, 2026, and precedes the Q2B26 x Chicago Quantum Summit taking place December 8–10, 2026.

This year’s Forum will feature a career fair where participants can meet employers from across the quantum ecosystem. Students and trainees may also request one-on-one interviews with participating Chicago Quantum Exchange partner companies. Participation is open to students and trainees across STEM and non-STEM disciplines, including physics, computing, engineering, and business.

Agenda

Time

Event

10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

One-on-one interviews

3:00 – 6:00 PM

Recruiting Forum Career Fair

Interested students and postdocs should request an interview when registering. Signing up for the CQE Talent Network is required to be eligible for an interview. Requests received by October 19 receive full consideration. Applicants selected for interviews will be notified by November 16.

Location: mHub, 1623 W. Fulton Ave, Chicago, IL

All participants must show identification to be admitted to the Quantum Recruiting Forum.

Register to attend


Employer Registration

CQE members and partners may host a recruiting table and meet one-on-one with interested students and postdocs.

Companies and organizations that are not CQE members or partners may reserve a recruiting table for $500 but are not eligible to participate in one-on-one interviews. Please contact Andrea Jett at jetta@uchicago.edu if you would be interested in joining the CQE as a corporate partner.



Register as employer


Looking to prepare before the forum?

Q-Ready is a free professional development program offering workshops, panels, and career development opportunities to help students and postdocs explore the quantum job landscape and build connections in the field.

Learn more

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Participation is open to students and postdocs across STEM and non-STEM disciplines who are interested in quantum careers and internships. Companies and organizations with relevant opportunities may host recruiting tables, and CQE partners may also conduct one-on-one interviews with interested candidates.

CQE members and partners may host a recruiting table and meet one-on-one with interested students and postdocs at no cost. Other companies and organizations may reserve a recruiting table for $500 but are not eligible to participate in one-on-one interviews. Interested organizations and employers should sign up to participate. 

CQE will also host information sessions on September 30 and October 2 for organizations to learn more and ask questions. Register to attend an information session.

The 2026 Quantum Recruiting Forum will be hosted at mHub, 1623 W. Fulton Street.

Please direct any questions to qrf@uchicago.edu.