U. S. Chief Technology Officer Dr. Ethan Klein will outline the White House’s quantum strategy on June 25 at Quantum. Tech World, a key moment as quantum technology increasingly influences U. S. competitiveness and national security. The exclusive fireside chat will feature Dr. Klein, who as Associate Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, is at the center of US strategy not only for quantum computing, but also for artificial intelligence, biotechnology and advanced energy. Quantum. Tech World is set to be one of the largest gatherings of the quantum ecosystem in North America, bringing together over 1,000 leaders from government, academia, defence, and industry. “Having the U.S. CTO join us reflects both the pace of progress across the industry and the importance of the conversations taking place between government, academia and industry leaders,” said Laurence Coldicott, Senior Content Director at Quantum. Tech World.
Ethan Klein Outlines White House Quantum Strategy
Dr. Ethan Klein’s appearance signals a concentrated effort to solidify American leadership in a rapidly evolving technological domain. His role extends beyond quantum computing; as the White House’s senior technology official, he directs strategy encompassing artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and advanced energy, demonstrating how these critical technologies are interconnected within the national agenda. This appearance arrives as Washington increasingly prioritizes quantum technologies as fundamental to both economic competitiveness and national security, a shift reflected in the scale of the Quantum.Tech World event itself. The U.S. CTO’s participation emphasizes the urgency and importance of the forthcoming discussion. The event’s agenda also features Brad Blakestad, Director of the National Quantum Coordination Office, and Elizabeth Rothenberger, Senior Director, Strategic Communications, FTI Consulting, promising a comprehensive overview of the collaborative efforts between government, research institutions, and industry.
He joins a distinguished speaker faculty including Peter Shor, Paul Dabbar, and representatives from organizations like DARPA, NASA, NIST, Lockheed Martin, Boeing, and all 17 U.S. Department of Energy National Laboratories and Technology Centers, highlighting a broad coalition focused on advancing quantum capabilities. Laurence Coldicott, Senior Content Director at Quantum. Tech World, said, “Having the U.S. CTO join us reflects both the pace of progress across the industry and the importance of the conversations taking place between government, academia and industry leaders.”
Quantum.Tech World as Hub for US Quantum Ecosystem
Quantum.Tech World is rapidly solidifying its position as a central hub for the growing US quantum ecosystem, attracting over 1,000 leaders from diverse sectors including government, national laboratories, and finance. The event’s significance is underscored by the participation of the U.S. Chief Technology Officer. The fireside chat will address the challenges of commercializing quantum technology and the policies needed to maintain US leadership in this strategically vital field. Coldicott noted, “Having the U.S. CTO join us reflects both the pace of progress across the industry and the importance of the conversations taking place between government, academia and industry leaders.” Coldicott added, “Quantum has become a strategic national priority,” highlighting the urgency and importance of the discussions taking place at Quantum.Tech World as the industry transitions from theoretical exploration to practical application and commercial deployment.
Quantum has become a strategic national priority.
Laurence Coldicott, Senior Content Director at Quantum.Tech World
