Fermilab Hosts 2-Day Quantum Symposium, Ending With Dec. 5 Public Lecture
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Updated · Quantum Zeitgeist · May 20
Fermilab Hosts 2-Day Quantum Symposium, Ending With Dec. 5 Public Lecture
1 articles · Updated · Quantum Zeitgeist · May 20
December 4-5, Fermilab’s SQMS Center gathered researchers, industry and the public for a two-day symposium on quantum computing, sensing and communication during the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology.
The program paired lectures, keynotes, roundtables and breakout sessions with lab tours, posters and live demonstrations, focusing on recent advances and persistent hurdles such as scaling systems and limiting decoherence.
IBM, Rigetti and Quantum Machines led tutorials including Qiskit demos and qubit-measurement sessions, underscoring the push from basic research toward practical quantum tools and commercial applications.
December 5 closed with a public talk by IBM’s Dario Gil on 'Quantum and AI: The Frontiers of Innovation,' extending the event beyond specialists and highlighting Fermilab’s broader outreach role in quantum research.
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Over 600 Experts Gather at Fermilab Quantum Symposium 2025: Driving National Quantum Leadership and Superconducting Innovation
Overview
The Fermilab Quantum Symposium, held on December 4-5, 2025, brought together leaders in quantum science at a time when the field is a growing national priority. Central to the event was the Superconducting Quantum Materials and Systems Center (SQMS), which stands at the intersection of fundamental research and technological innovation. SQMS outlined ambitious goals, including developing new materials, building a 100-qudit superconducting quantum processor, and testing scalable designs for future quantum data centers. These efforts highlight the vast potential of quantum systems to revolutionize areas from advanced materials science to the search for dark matter.