World's Leading Quantum Nations Confirmed for National Quantum Updates at Quantum World Congress
Connected DMV, the nonprofit that operates Quantum World Congress (QWC), today announced the international speaker lineup for National Quantum Updates, a premier main stage session at Capital One Hall in Tysons, Virginia. This pivotal gathering on Thursday, September 18, at 1 PM, will bring together senior officials and leaders from key nations to present their countries' quantum progress, strategic investments, and the partnerships driving the future of quantum science and technology.
The distinguished lineup features:
Australia – Petra Andrén, CEO, Quantum Australia
Canada – Michael Rosenblatt, Director, Science and Technology Policy Directorate and National Quantum Strategy (NQS), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Denmark – Ditte Bjerregaard, Acting Tech Ambassador, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark
Finland – Outi Keski-Äijö, Head of the Global Quantum Computing Campaign, Business Finland
Germany - René Haak, Minister-Counselor, Head of Science and Technology Section, Embassy of Germany
Japan – Masahiro Horibe, Deputy Director, Global Research and Development Center for Business by Quantum-AI Technology (G-Quat)
South Korea – Baek Seung-wook, Director General, Quantum Technology Center at the Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science
Sweden – Jon Wingborg, Outreach Manager, Quantum Sweden Innovation Platform (QSIP)
Switzerland – Rebekka Garreis, Scientific Officer, Swiss Quantum Initiative (SQI)
United Kingdom – Tom Scott, Policy Lead, Office for Quantum, Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT)
United States – Brad Blakestad, Deputy Director, Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP)
The National Quantum Updates series underscores the growing international momentum in quantum research, commercialization, and workforce development, demonstrating why strategic global partnerships have become the cornerstone of quantum advancement.
“Quantum innovation knows no borders, and we're honored that Quantum World Congress has emerged as the premier global forum where nations unite to share breakthroughs and shape our quantum future,” said George Thomas, President and CEO of Connected DMV. “The National Quantum Updates represents quantum diplomacy at its finest, where nations share just their achievements, their vision for a quantum-enabled future, and converge to build collaborative ecosystems that will define the next decade of innovation.”
Quantum World Congress convenes September 16-18, 2025, at Capital One Hall in Tysons, Virginia.
About Quantum World Congress
Quantum World Congress is the premier global stage for quantum innovation, convening leaders across industry, government, academia, and capital to accelerate the adoption and commercialization of quantum technologies. Operated by Connected DMV, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, QWC 2025 is produced in collaboration with the Quantum Economic Development Consortium (QED-C) and the Quantum Industry Coalition (QIC). Learn more at quantumworldcongress.com.
Members of the media who are interested in attending can register at quantumworldcongress.com/media.