Date & Time
Sunday, Nov 2, 2025
1:00 PM – 6:00 PM CT
Quantum Developer Day 2025
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Quantum Developer Day is a dedicated event for quantum software development, bringing together leading developers, researchers, and enterprise technologists to showcase, build, and collaborate on real-world quantum computing software.
Venue
Convene at Willis Tower
233 S Wacker Dr
Chicago, IL 60606
Audience
Attendance at the in-person event is limited to enterprise leaders, technical decision-makers, quantum research teams, and advanced researchers. The live stream is open to everyone, including students and early-career professionals.
Sponsors
Production Sponsors
Staging Sponsors
Dev Sponsors
Schedule
1:00–1:20 PM
Registration & Networking Coffee
Arrival, sponsor booths open, informal networking
1:20–1:30 PM
Opening Remarks & Sponsor Recognition
Welcome from CQE, outline of developer day, sponsor acknowledgments
1:30–2:00 PM
Keynote: The Future of Quantum Software
Updates on the state of quantum software tools and qBraid demo by Kanav Setia
2:00–2:05 PM
Coffee Break
Refreshments Provided
2:05–3:25 PM
Enterprise Use Case Lightning Talks
6 concise technical presentations of applications:
- Xanadu, Jonah Hill
- IBM, Sanket Panda
- IonQ, Matt Keesan
- Rigetti, Mike Piech
- Quantum Rings, Bob Wold
- Unitary Foundation, Jordan Sullivan
3:25–3:35 PM
Break, Networking, & Booths
Extended technical discussions at sponsor booths
3:35–3:45 PM
Course Announcement: Quantum Applications Fast-track with Q-CTRL
Introducing an instructor-led, half-day course enabling teams to solve commercially useful business problems, on real devices, no specialist coding experience required.
3:45–4:05 PM
Chemistry and Materials Science for Energy: Harnessing the Potential of Quantum Computing Today and Tomorrow
Laura Gagliardi, Richard and Kathy Leventhal Professor of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering at University of Chicago
Joanna Wang, University of Chicago
Mario Motta, Principal Research Staff Member at IBM
4:05–4:10 PM
Coffee Break
Refreshments Provided
4:10–4:30 PM
Programming Systems for Quantum Applications
Charles Yuan, Assistant Professor of Computer Science at UW-Madison
4:30–5:00 PM
Panel: Shaping the Future of the Quantum Software Ecosystem
Leaders from across industry and research discuss how the quantum software stack is evolving
5:00–6:00 PM
Networking & Dinner Session (qBraid Hosted)
Exclusive, in-depth networking and technical discussion over dinner
Accommodations
Nearby Hotels
Convene at Willis Tower is centrally located in the Loop.
- JW Marriott Chicago
- The Langham, Chicago
- Hyatt Centric The Loop
- Hilton Garden Inn Central Loop
Transit & Parking
Getting there:
- Easy access via CTA and Metra
- Paid garages at Willis Tower and surrounding blocks
- Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
- Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
- Venue details & parking
Contact
Brian Pearson
Head of Business Development, qBraid
brian.pearson@qBraid.com