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.
The National Science Foundation (NSF) fuels the earliest breakthroughs in quantum—supporting foundational research, regional innovation hubs, and the workforce pipelines that will prepare the next generation of quantum scientists and engineers.
The Department of Energy (DOE) and its national laboratories—including Oak Ridge—are home to cutting-edge quantum research centers, supercomputing integrations, and testbeds that turn quantum theory into real-world hardware and applications.
The Department of Defense (DoD)—through the Army, Air Force, Navy, the Naval Surface Warfare Center at Carderock, and Special Operations Command—is exploring quantum’s role in secure communications, sensing, navigation, and defense technologies.
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) builds the measurement tools, device foundries, and global standards that allow an emerging quantum industry to scale with trust and precision.
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is turning its attention to the biomedical frontier, where quantum sensors and imaging may someday unlock breakthroughs in diagnostics and human health.
The Department of Commerce—through its work across industry, the International Trade Administration (ITA), and the Economic Development Administration (EDA)—connects scientific advances with economic strategy, supporting the growth of quantum as a new industry while ensuring U.S. competitiveness in global markets.
The Federal Reserve is watching quantum computing’s potential to transform finance—through more powerful modeling, optimization, and data analysis that could reshape monetary policy and financial infrastructure.
The Department of State carries quantum into the realm of diplomacy, building science partnerships and navigating the global standards and security frameworks that will define international cooperation.
The United States Postal Service (USPS) is also stepping into the conversation. With one of the largest logistics networks in the world, USPS sees the potential of quantum for everything from secure communications to optimizing massive delivery systems.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is exploring how quantum technologies could secure critical infrastructure, communications, and supply chains against emerging threats.
The Department of Transportation (DOT) is looking at quantum’s potential to optimize logistics, strengthen aviation systems, and enhance the resilience of America’s vast transportation networks.
NASA brings its pioneering spirit to quantum, exploring applications in navigation, Earth observation, space science, and mission-critical systems where precision and power make the difference between success and failure.
And the White House—through the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) and the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC)—orchestrates the national quantum strategy, ensuring every agency effort is aligned and competitive on the world stage.
Taken together, this is America assembled—agencies that drive discovery, safeguard security, shape markets, advance health, forge diplomacy, deliver the mail, protect infrastructure, guide transportation, and reach for the stars. At QWC 2025, they won’t be siloed. They’ll be side by side with Nobel-caliber scientists, Fortune 500 leaders, startup founders, and global delegations, shaping the trajectory of quantum together.
This September in Greater Washington, the message will be unmistakable: America is assembled—and all-in on quantum.
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