QED-C | Quantum Career Pathways Forum & Fair

Connect, learn, and launch your quantum future

The Quantum Career Pathways Forum & Fair is a one-day event that brings together students, industry leaders, and academic experts to explore the many career opportunities in the rapidly growing field of quantum technologies. Attendees will gain insight into how quantum is shaping the future, from hardware and software to applications and research, while engaging directly with the companies driving innovation.

For students, this is a chance to connect with leading employers, hear from industry professionals through keynotes and panel discussions, and discover pathways that could launch their careers in quantum and adjacent fields. Students currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate degree programs are eligible to attend, and those from QED-C member universities receive a special registration discount.

For employers, the Forum & Fair provides a platform to engage with the next generation of talent, showcase thought leadership, and participate as exhibitors, sponsors, or speakers. By joining, organizations can connect with both students and peers across the quantum ecosystem, gaining visibility and building relationships that support the growth of the field.

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Step into the future of quantum

For Students

For Employers

For Students

Discover Your Future in Quantum

Step into the world of quantum technologies and adjacent fields. Whether you’re just curious or ready to launch your career, this event is your chance to:

Connect directly with leading companies hiring in quantum.
Learn from industry professionals in panels and talks.
Explore career pathways across quantum hardware, software, applications, and enabling technologies.
Network with peers who share your passion.

Eligibility

Must be a currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate student in a degree-seeking program.

Discount

Students from universities that are QED-C members are eligible for a special registration discount.

For Employers

Access Top Talent & Showcase Your Leadership

The Quantum Career Pathways Forum & Career Fair is the premier place to meet tomorrow’s quantum workforce. By joining as an exhibitor, sponsor, or forum speaker, your company will:

Meet students eager to explore quantum careers.
Showcase your brand to the next generation of innovators.
Position your organization as a leader in the rapidly growing quantum ecosystem.
Gain visibility among peers, academia, and government partners.

Opportunities include

Career fair exhibitor tables
Sponsorship packages (branding + recruiting benefits)
Speaking roles in the Forum program

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Agenda

Time	Quantum Career Pathways
9:45 am	Doors Open
10:30 am	Introduction and Keynote Yelissa Lopez, Gwen Leifer, Chris Bishop
11:00 am	Opportunities In The Quantum Ecosystem Gwen Leifer
11:10 am	Focus Session: Quantum Computing Software
11:30 am	Focus Session: Quantum Computing Hardware
11:50 am	Focus Session: Quantum Sensing Mike Larsen (Northrop Grumman)
12:15 pm	Lunch
1:00 pm	Focus Session: Quantum Networking / Comms
1:20 pm	Focus Session: Enabling Technology
1:40 pm	British Consulate
1:55 pm	Networking Break
2:15 pm	Panel: Landing a Job in the Quantum Industry
3:00 pm	Career Fair