Wisconsin is preparing for the next technology revolution as the world competes for quantum power. The Wisconsin Technology Council will hold a high-level luncheon panel at the Lubar Entrepreneurship Center at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee on Thursday, May 28, to discuss the state’s critical role in the development of quantum technologies and the huge economic prospects they offer.
The goal of the event, “Future of quantum technology,” is to close the gap between complex lab research and practical industry implementation. The Tech Council aims to clarify a sector that is sometimes seen as science fiction and turn it into a strategic roadmap for Wisconsin’s workforce and entrepreneurs by assembling a strong group of experts and business executives.
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A Unity of Academic and Regional Leaders
The luncheon will feature specialists from the Midwest’s top academic universities and collaborative networks. The interconnected nature of quantum science, which necessitates a synthesis of physics, chemistry, and engineering to go from theory to reality, is reflected in the lineup.
The distinguished panelists include:
- Ali Abedi, Vice Chancellor for Research at UW-Milwaukee.
- Dmitry Babikov, a Professor of Chemistry at Marquette University.
- Mark Eriksson, Director of the Wisconsin Quantum Institute and a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at UW-Madison.
- Prasenjit Guptasarma, Professor of Physics and Associate Dean of the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences at UW-Milwaukee.
- Kate Timmerman, Executive Director of the Chicago Quantum Exchange.
Kate Timmerman’s presence underlines the event’s Midwest focus, focusing that regional cooperation is essential to Wisconsin’s success. The “Quantum Corridor” plan shapes world events with Milwaukee, Madison, and Chicago resources.
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The Inflection Point of Quantum Development
The timing of this conversation is crucial, says Maggie Brickerman, president of the Wisconsin Technology Council. Brickerman believes quantum technology is at an inflection moment, and Wisconsin is leading its development and application.
The Tech Council views this luncheon as an attempt to sustain momentum in the state’s innovation sector, instead of just a technical presentation. Brickerman said the event is a great chance to explain quantum to our members and prepare Wisconsin’s workforce and industry leaders for quantum computing, sensing, and communication’s benefits and disruptions.
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Commercialization and Collaboration
A central theme of the upcoming discussion will be the transition of technology from the lab to the marketplace. The panel will examine the specific opportunities for commercialization and how research institutions can better collaborate with private industry.
The Wisconsin Technology Council, acting as the independent and neutral science and technology advisor to the governor and Legislature, sees this as a crucial part of its mission. By connecting investors and corporations with researchers like Eriksson and Guptasarma, the Council aims to ensure that the intellectual property generated within the “Universities of Wisconsin” remains a driver for local economic growth.
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Event Logistics and Participation
The luncheon is designed to be accessible to a wide range of participants, from seasoned corporate executives to the next generation of innovators. Registration and networking will begin at 11:30 a.m., followed by a buffet lunch. The formal program is scheduled to start at 12:15 p.m. and conclude by 1:30 p.m..
Attendance Costs:
- $10 for entrepreneurs, students, and veterans.
- $25 for individual Tech Council members.
- $40 for general admission.
- Attendance is included for Tech Council corporate members.
The venue, the Lubar Entrepreneurship Center (LEC), is located at 2100 E. Kenwood Ave. in Milwaukee. This location is particularly symbolic, as the LEC serves as a hub for fostering the very type of entrepreneurial spirit the Tech Council hopes to spark within the quantum sector.
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Shaping the Future Workforce
The panel will discuss the long-term effects on Wisconsin’s workers in addition to the short-term financial benefits. A staff with training in new fields will be needed as quantum industries expand. The event is being held at UWM’s College of Engineering & Applied Science to reach the scientists and engineers who will build these technologies.
The Tech Council continues to work toward advancing the state’s innovation economy by acting as a bridge between research and industry. As Wisconsin stands at this technological crossroads, the May 28 luncheon serves as a clarion call for the state to secure its place in the global quantum future.
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