December 3, 2025
The Universities at Shady Grove
Rockville, Maryland
Join us as we explore the fascinating realm of quantum computing at our exclusive one-day symposium, Unlocking the Potential of Quantum Computing: A Symposium for the Quantum-Curious, held at The Universities at Shady Grove (USG). Uncover how leading-edge businesses are harnessing the transformative power of quantum computing to revolutionize their operations and achieve unparalleled discoveries. Seize this opportunity to connect with industry pioneers and broaden your horizons in the ever-evolving field of quantum technology. Don't miss out on this chance to be part of the future!
Featured Speakers
Keynote Speaker - "Using a quantum computer to solve fundamental physics problems"
Norbert M. Linke is an Associate Professor of Physics, a Fellow of the Joint Quantum Institute, and the Director of QLab, the National Quantum Laboratory at the University of Maryland (UMD). His research focuses on quantum applications of trapped ions and the realization of quantum algorithms. Born in Munich, Germany, he graduated from the University of Ulm, and received his doctorate at the University of Oxford, UK, working on micro-fabricated ion-traps and microwave-addressing of ions. He spent four years as a post-doc and research scientist in the group of Chris Monroe at UMD where he led a project that turned a physics experiment into a programmable quantum computer. He became an assistant professor at UMD in 2019. From 2022 he spent three years at the Duke Quantum Center at Duke University in Durham, NC, and in September 2025 he returned to UMD to become the Director of QLab, a user facility providing access to quantum computers for researchers, educators and start-ups.
Full Symposium Agenda
9:30 am - 10:00 am – Registration
10:00 am - 10:10 am – Welcoming Remarks
Dr. Anne Khademian (USG)
10:10 am - 10:50 am – Quantum 101
10:50 am - 11:30 am – Quantum Case Study: Quantum approaches to Healthcare Research
Dr. Eric Pan & Dr. John Riddles (Westat)
11:30 am - 11:50 am – Morning Break
11:50 am - 12:30 pm – Keynote Speech: “Using a quantum computer to solve fundamental physics problems”
Dr. Norbert Linke (UMD)
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm – Lunch
1:30 pm - 2:10 pm – Session 2
2:10 pm - 2:50 pm – Panel Discussion
Mr. Fatih Selekler & Dr. Eric Pan (Westat)
2:50 pm - 3:00 pm – Closing Remarks
Mr. Fatih Selekler (Westat)
Sponsor
