
Maryland Governor Wes Moore Takes Center Stage at Quantum World Congress to Showcase State's Quantum Leadership
Today, Connected DMV announced that Maryland Governor Wes Moore will deliver a keynote address at Quantum World Congress this September, underscoring the state’s leadership in quantum science and technology.

Governor JB Pritzker to Deliver Keynote at QWC, Showcasing Illinois’ Bold Investments in Quantum Innovation on the Global Stage
Today, Connected DMV announced that Governor JB Pritzker will join global leaders at Quantum World Congress in Greater Washington, delivering a keynote that highlights Illinois’ significant investments in quantum science, infrastructure, and industry partnerships.

Announcing Booz Allen as Presenting Sponsor of QWC 2025 Startup Pitch Competition
Connected DMV, the regional nonprofit that operates Quantum World Congress (QWC), today announced that Booz Allen will serve as the Presenting Sponsor of the 2025 Quantum Startup Pitch Competition.

Michael Kratsios, White House OSTP Director, Science Advisor to Deliver Special Welcome Message at QWC
Quantum World Congress 2025 will open with a special welcome from Michael Kratsios, Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) and Science Advisor to the President.

Meet the Platinum Sponsors Powering Quantum World Congress 2025
Behind that momentum are the partners who share our vision for accelerating the future. This year, six organizations are stepping forward as platinum sponsors of Quantum World Congress 2025, bringing their leadership, ingenuity, and ambition to the main stage.

USPS CIO Pritha Mehra to Keynote QWC2025
Connected DMV, operator of Quantum World Congress, today announced that Pritha Mehra, Chief Information Officer and Executive Vice President of the United States Postal Service (USPS), will join the main stage at Quantum World Congress 2025.

America, Assembled: The Federal Quantum Presence at QWC 2025
When the world gathers for Quantum World Congress this September, the presence of the United States government will be impossible to miss. And in 2025, it’s not just one agency or one office—it’s nearly the entire federal innovation ecosystem, assembled in force.

U.S. Department of Energy’s Anthony Pugliese to Headline Fireside Chat at QWC2025
Anthony Pugliese, Chief Commercial Officer and Director of the Office of Technology Commercialization at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), will join the main stage for a fireside chat at Quantum World Congress 2025.

A Look at Who’s In the Room at Quantum World Congress
The quantum future isn’t being imagined — it’s being negotiated in real time. See who was in the room at QWC 2024, and why you can’t miss 2025.

2025 Quantum Leadership Awards Are Now Accepting Nominations
Help us recognize those who are breaking new ground! The 2025 Quantum Leadership Awards is open for nominations until Friday, August 1st at 11:59 PM Eastern Time.

Connected DMV Announces 2025 Global Industry Challenge
Today, Connected DMV and partners announced the 2025 Global Industry Challenge. The Challenge is a platform for innovators, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders to collaborate on solving practical use cases that leverage quantum and quantum adjacencies, such as AI.

Quantum Means Business: A Quantum World Congress Program at CES 2025
Quantum World Congress takes the global stage at CES 2025 with Quantum Means Business, a half-day showcase where groundbreaking quantum tech meets real-world business opportunities.

From Unreadiness to Action: Accenture’s Adam Burden Calls for Quantum Security at Quantum World Congress 2024
At Quantum World Congress 2024, Accenture’s Adam Burden warned that most organizations aren’t ready for the quantum future—especially when it comes to security.

From Standards to Action: Dr. Donna Dodson’s Roadmap for a Quantum-Ready Future
At Quantum World Congress 2024, Dr. Donna Dodson of EvolutionQ outlined how organizations can prepare for a future of classical and quantum computing, stressing the urgent need for post-quantum cryptography.

Cyber ResIlience in the Quantum Era: Dr. Michele Mosca’s Vision for a Secure Digital Future
At Quantum World Congress 2024, Dr. Michele Mosca of evolutionQ underscored the urgent need for cyber resilience as quantum technology reshapes the security landscape.

Advancing Global Collaboration: Insights from Dutch Ambassador Birgitta Tazelaar at Quantum World Congress 2024
At Quantum World Congress 2024, Dutch Ambassador Birgitta Tazelaar celebrated the Netherlands’ leadership in quantum innovation and called for global collaboration and inclusivity in the field.

Quantum Startup Pitch Competition 2024: EuQlid’s Quantum Sensing Triumphs in a Battle of Groundbreaking Startups
At Quantum World Congress 2024, seven cutting-edge startups competed in the Convergence-themed pitch contest, with EuQlid Inc. taking the top prize.

Updates from the Capital of Quantum: The University of Maryland’s Bold Vision
At Quantum World Congress 2024, UMD President Dr. Darryll Pines highlighted the university’s decades-long leadership in quantum research, innovation, and education.

Unlocking the Next Frontier with Microsoft Azure Quantum: Ushering in the Era of Hybrid Quantum Applications
At Quantum World Congress 2024, Microsoft made an exciting leap into the future of computing, with Jason Zander, Executive Vice President at Microsoft, and Dr. Krysta Svore, Technical Fellow of Advanced Quantum Development, leading the charge.

Boeing’s Bold Leap: Launching Quantum Networks to Revolutionize Connection, protection, and Exploration
At Quantum World Congress 2024, Boeing’s Jay Lowell shared the company’s vision for a globally connected quantum network set to transform how we connect, protect, and explore.