In collaboration with Quantum City, CMC invites you to take part in a day of networking opportunities and short presentations by industry and community members.
The Quantum Networking Day is a great opportunity to learn how to create your quantum start-ups, what challenges and opportunities are present in the quantum technology field, discussing the transition from academia to industry. Moreover, a showcase of quantum companies will be followed by panels on careers in quantum for both scientists and non-scientists. Breakout tables and multiple breaks will allow participants to discuss in smaller groups and networks and discuss further with the speakers, and we will end the day with a cocktail event. A large contingent of graduate students and experts in the field participating in CMC’s Build your Own Superconducting Quantum Device Workshop will also be present at the event, providing a great opportunity for companies looking for personnel and interns to make contact with people from institutions across the country.
For more details on the Networking Day program, see the schedule below.
Target Attendees
The target attendees for this event are both scientists and non-scientists, industry members from Alberta and the rest of Canada, members of the quantum ecosystem, graduate students interested in the field and looking for potential career opportunities as well as start-ups, ecosystem lead and organizations that support quantum activities in Canada.
Pre-requisites and target audience
No pre-requisites are needed to attend this event.
Networking Day Agenda
8:30 – 9:00
Registration
Full Breakfast
9:00 – 9:15
Opening Remarks
9:15 – 10:15
Panel Session – Academic-to-Industry Transition
- Adam Bene Watts – Quantum City – Moderator
- Tamiko Masuda – 1Qbit
- Fadime Bekmambetova – Nanoacademic
- Charles Paradis – CMC Microsystems
- Parham Pashaei – Quantum Algorithms Institute
10:15 – 10:45
Break
10:45 – 11:00
FABrIC Presentation
11:00 – 12:00
Challenges and Research Opportunities in Superconducting Quantum Device Development
- Pr. Shabir Barzanjeh – University of Calgary
- Pr. Dominique Drouin – Université de Sherbrooke
- Pr. Rogério de Sousa – University of Victoria
- Udson Mendes – Moderator
12:00 – 1:00
Lunch
1:00 – 2:00
Quantum Industry Showcase
- Cecilia Oteiza Ayres – Quantum City – Moderator
- Jordan Smith – Quantized Technologies
- Tamiko Masuda – 1QBit
- Christopher Cassin – Zero Point Cryogenics
2:00 – 3:00
Starting Your Own Quantum Startup
- David Yiptong – QAI Ventures / Quantum City – Moderator
- Martin Ciuk – Innovate Calgary
- Jordan Smith – Quantized Technologies
- Paula Berton – Hunter Hub UCalgray
3:00 – 3:30
Break
3:30 – 4:30
A Career in Quantum for Non-Scientists
- Ryan Kresevic – Quantum City – Moderator
- Cecilia Oteiza Ayres – Quantum City
- Rohit Patel – Mphasis
- Rainer Iraschko – Telus
4:30 – 4:40
Closing Remarks
4:40 – 6:00
Networking (refreshments provided)
| Time | Session/Activity |
| 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM | Registration and Welcome Coffee |
| 9:00 AM – 9:15 AM | Opening Remarks |
| 9:15 AM – 10:15 AM | Panel Session – Academic-to-Industry Transition |
| 10:15 AM – 10:45 AM | Coffee Break & Networking |
| 10:45 AM – 11:00 AM | FABrIC Presentation |
| 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Panel Discussion – Challenges and Research Opportunities in Superconducting Quantum Device Development |
| 11:45 AM – 12:00 PM | Networking Break & Demo Station Exploration |
| 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Lunch Break & Networking |
| 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Quantum Industry Showcase |
| 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM | Starting Your Own Quantum Startup |
| 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM | Networking Break & Demo Station Exploration |
| 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Double Panel – A Career in Quantum for Scientists and Non-Scientists |
| Event Wrap-Up: | |
| 5:00 PM – 5:45 PM | Closing Networking Session |
| 5:45 PM – 6:00 PM | Closing Remarks and Post-Event Survey (Timed email will be sent out.) |
