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 demos open, informal networking
1:20–1:30 PM
Opening Remarks & Sponsor Recognition
Welcome from CQE, outline of technical focus, sponsor acknowledgments
1:30–2:00 PM
Keynote: Quantum Software for Enterprise
Updates on the state of quantum software tools and qBraid demo by Kanav Setia
2:00–2:05 PM
Coffee Break
Refreshments
2:05–3:20 PM
Enterprise Use Case Lightning Talks
5 technical presentations of applications from Xanadu, IBM, IonQ, Rigetti, and Quantum Rings
3:20–3:30 PM
Break, Networking, & Booths
Extended technical discussions at sponsor booths
3:30–3:40 PM
Enterprise Education with Q-CTRL
Bringing quantum knowledge to business exploring applications
3:40–4:00 PM
Lecture 1
Laura Gagliardi, Richard and Kathy Leventhal Professor of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering at University of Chicago
4:00–4:05 PM
Coffee Break
Refreshments
4:05–4:25 PM
Lecture 2
Speaker TBD
4:30–5:00 PM
Technical Panel: Scaling Quantum Software in Industry
Panel with enterprise users and quantum software leaders
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