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Advances in Quantum Technologies – Addressing Real-World Challenges



Quantum information and computing technologies are rapidly transforming scientific discovery, driving advances in materials science, chemistry, pharmaceutical design, optimization, and climate modeling. NC State and its associated IBM Quantum Innovation Center are proud to participate in organizing this symposium at TechConnect World, exploring this topic with a more applied research and innovation audience as this area continues to push into the application and commercialization arena.

This symposium will bring together leading experts and emerging researchers to explore both foundational principles and state-of-the-art hybrid quantum–classical methodologies aimed at addressing real-world scientific challenges in quantum technologies.


Topics & Application Areas
  • Foundations and Applications of Quantum Machine Learning (QML)
  • Quantum Algorithms for Data Analytics
  • Quantum Computing Architectures and Error Correction
  • Federated QML for Drug Discovery and Healthcare
  • Quantum-enabled Machine Learning for Molecular and Materials Simulation
  • Quantum Sensing
  • Quantum Devices
  • Quantum Networking
  • Other
 

Symposium Co-Chairs


Dalia Yablon

Dalia Yablon

Technical Program Chair

TechConnect World Innovation Conference

Veena Misra

Veena Misra

Department Head, Distinguished University Professor

North Carolina State University


Sabre Kais

Sabre Kais

Goodnight Distinguished Chair in Quantum Computing

North Carolina State University


Key Speakers


William Oliver

William Oliver

Professor,

MIT

Greg Byrd

Greg Byrd

Professor

NC State University


Bill Wisotsky

Applied Quantum Machine Learning: Can Utility Be Achieved in the NISQ Era?

Bill Wisotsky

Principal Quantum Systems Architect,

SAS

Nate Earnest-Noble

Nate Earnest-Noble

Technical Manager

IBM


Stephen Buchanan

Remote Sensing Using Low-Flux, Undetected Photons

Stephen Buchanan

Founder,

Bandelier Technologies

Connor Hart

EuQlid: Unlocking 3D Metrology with Quantum Sensing

Connor Hart

Head of Product,

EuQlid



 
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2026 Symposium Sessions

Tuesday March 10

10:30Advances in Quantum Technologies-Keynotes
1:30Advances in Quantum Technologies - Addressing Real World Challenges

2026 Symposium Program

Tuesday March 10

10:30Advances in Quantum Technologies-KeynotesMarriott University A
Session chair: Sabre Kais, North Carolina State University, & Veena Misra, North Carolina State University
Modular Quantum Interconnects
W. Oliver, MIT, US
Applied Quantum Machine Learning: Can Utility Be Achieved in the NISQ Era?
B. Wisotsky, SAS, US
TBD
N. Earnest-Noble, IBM, US
1:30Advances in Quantum Technologies - Addressing Real World ChallengesMarriott University A
Session chair: Sabre Kais, North Carolina State University, & Veena Misra, North Carolina State University
Remote Sensing Using Low-Flux, Undetected Photons
S. Buchanan, Bandelier Technologies, US
EuQlid: Unlocking 3D Metrology with Quantum Sensing
C. Hart, Euqlid, US
NV-Diamond Based Brain Imaging and Compact Quantum Magnetometers
B. Ozturk, Morgan State University, US
Quantum Nanodiamond for Biological Quantum Sensing
N.A. Nunn, A.N. Marek, O.A. Shenderova, Adamas Nanotechnologies, Inc., US
Quantum Computing for Combinatorial Optimization
G. Byrd, North Carolina State University, US
Two-Layer Interconnect Architecture for High-Temperature Superconducting Quantum Integrated Circuits
J. Liberkowski, VSens Inc., US
SeraphVPN and PALISADE: A Post-Quantum-Native VPN Architecture with Cryptographically Bound Control and Data Planes
C. Henry, SeraphVPN, US



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