QED-C Hosts Quantum Technology Showcase on Capitol Hill Featuring Leading Industry Innovators

The Quantum Economic Development Consortium (QED-C) made waves on Capitol Hill with its first Quantum Technology Showcase, featuring demonstrations from twenty-two member companies. The event, which followed the U.S. National Science Foundation’s Quantum Research Showcase, highlighted the impact of quantum technologies on products and systems in the present day.

Hosted by the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, the showcase drew attendees from legislative offices, federal agencies, and industry stakeholders. The live demonstrations showcased how quantum technologies are driving U.S. competitiveness in the global quantum field.

Celia Merzbacher, QED-C executive director, emphasized the importance of the quantum industry to the U.S. economy and national security. The event provided policymakers with a firsthand look at the innovative technologies and the individuals driving the quantum future.

With Congress considering the reauthorization of the National Quantum Initiative, the showcase underscored the practical applications of federally funded research. Senator Marsha Blackburn, a proponent of advancing quantum development, voiced support for U.S. quantum investment in the face of global competition.

Innovators from leading companies such as IBM, Google Quantum AI, and NVIDIA provided demonstrations, showcasing the breadth of quantum technologies already in use. QED-C, established through the 2018 NQI Act, continues to drive innovation in the quantum industry with support from government agencies and over 240 members.

The Quantum Technology Showcase served as a testament to the progress and potential of quantum technologies, highlighting the collaborative efforts of industry, academia, and government in shaping the quantum future.