
Quantum computing, sensing, and networking are critical emerging technologies that may one day solve unthinkably complex scientific and economic challenges. In the race for quantum advantage, many government are pouring large sums into quantum research and technologies. Yet with mainstream quantum applications still firmly in the future, how will governments continue to nurture this field in its shift to commercial viability? Moreover, how can authorities predict the new regulations needed for a quantum economy – and how can we collectively build a future in which humanity is enhanced, rather than threatened, by the power of quantum. Join us for a discussion of quantum policy and the role of government across local, national, and multilateral levels.
This event launches Quantum Commons, a new event series hosted by Swissnex in collaboration with several Boston-area quantum partners, including representatives from Atlantic Quantum, GESDA, Harvard, PASQAL, QuEra, and the UK Science and Technology Network. The series is designed as a platform for quantum players from various sectors to come together to discuss key issues, while helping to build community, awareness, and visibility for the Boston quantum ecosystem.
Speakers
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Bio
Catherine Lefebvre
Senior Advisor
Open Quantum Institute at GESDACatherine Lefebvre is Senior Advisor to the Open Quantum Institute, an initiative of the Geneva Science and Diplomacy Anticipator (GESDA). Prior to this, Lefebvre has served in multiple roles, including as U.S. and Canada Innovation Ambassador for quantum technology company M Squared; advisor in quantum technologies at Quebec Ministry of Economy and Innovation; and as Science Liaison Officer for Element AI (acquired by ServiceNow), a global developer of AI solutions. Lefebvre has a background in research with a Ph.D. in molecular physics and quantum chemistry with training in science diplomacy.
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Bio
Constanza M. Vidal Bustamante
Fellow
Center for a New American SecurityConstanza M. Vidal Bustamante, PhD, is a fellow with the Technology and National Security Program at the Center for a New American Security (CNAS). Constanza’s research investigates quantum technologies’ role in strengthening national and economic security, their current capabilities and bottlenecks, and policy solutions to both advance and protect U.S. quantum innovation.
Prior to CNAS, Vidal Bustamante was a policy researcher with the National Academies of Sciences and with the Harvard Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, where she authored reports on digital technologies and on the broader U.S. technology leadership strategy, with a focus on industrial policies and the CHIPS and Science Act. Constanza holds doctoral, master’s, and bachelor’s degrees in psychology and cognitive neuroscience from Harvard University.
Program
- 5:00pm – Doors open
- 5:30pm – Introduction
- 5:40pm – Panel Discussion
- 6:30pm – Networking
- 7:30pm – End
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Event start time
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Boston
5:30PM