About Session
Secrets To Working In Quantum
Abstract
How do we orient and inspire people interested in driving the development of quantum information science? By focusing broadly on how this technology is evolving and the wide range of skills needed to support this growth.
Christopher Bishop, non-linear multimodal careerist, describes how the quantum economy will require talent across a range of disciplines, not just scientists with a Ph.D. in physics. The industry needs people to build and test lasers and dilution refrigerators. Developers who can write quantum algorithms. Communications and marketing talent for creating and disseminating messaging. Business development resources to take these technologies to clients in addressable markets.
The bottom line? Quantum offers a wide range of exciting career opportunities!
Keynote Speaker
Christopher Bishop
Improvising Careers
Bio
Christopher Bishop is a non-linear multimodal careerist who has had eight so far, from touring rock musician in the 70s to 15 years at IBM, with several others along the way.
In the quantum realm. Chris has emceed and moderated panels at numerous quantum technology conferences, including The Economist’s “Commercialising quantum” events in London and Silicon Valley, as well as Quantum.Tech events in London, Singapore, Paris, and Washington, D.C. He is also the Chairperson for the annual Quantum Innovation Summit in Dubai.
Over the course of three years, Chris hosted the Quantum Tech Pod series, interviewing over 75 C-suite executives at leading quantum companies. He recently started a new podcast series, Qubit Confidential, for Alpha Events. The sessions are available on Apple Music and Spotify.
In addition, Chris initiated the Office Hours program for the QED-C, hosting monthly sessions connecting quantum students with mentors working in the private sector or at national labs.
Based on his unique path, Chris conducts future career lectures and workshops to excite and empower students at universities as well as in Millennial/GenZ workplaces. His book Improvising careers: Succeed at jobs that don’t exist yet is available on the Barnes and Noble website and on Amazon.