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Proud to see P33 Chicago’s CEO Brad Henderson lay out a clear vision for Chicago and Illinois’ quantum future in Crain's Chicago Business. From IBM’s FutureNow Chicago Center to the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park anchored by PsiQuantum, our region is building the infrastructure and most notably the partnerships needed to fuel the quantum economy – and Brad’s leadership is a big part of that momentum.   As Brad writes, "building the quantum economy is not simply about attracting companies, it is about creating access and ensuring people across Chicago and Illinois see themselves in the opportunities being created." I could not agree more. Read the full OpEd below to learn how business, civic and philanthropic leaders are working together to make sure growth creates durable opportunity for all of our communities. https://lnkd.in/g6XSU8eD

"There's No Quantum Computing without Algorithms" In Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park's (IQMP) recent Blog Post Meera Raja, SVP of Deep Tech, P33 Chicago weighed in on the interdependence between quantum and algorithms. The National Quantum Algorithm Center is a membership branch housed within the IQMP with several quantum companies developing their algorithms using the in house quantum hardware. "We feel strongly about collaboration. What’s really special about the Park is the mix of people it brings together, from the diversity of quantum hardware companies to the quantum algorithm experts to the industry scientists." 🔗Read the full blog post here: https://lnkd.in/gnzbxH3A #Quantum #Compute

🎤 Global Quantum Forum 2026 Speaker Announcement! Drew Propson, Head, Technology and Innovation in Financial Services, World Economic Forum Drew Propson is the Head of Technology and Innovation in Financial Services at the World Economic Forum. She leads a portfolio of initiatives focused on advancing innovation while maintaining financial system stability. Current research areas include the deployment of emerging technologies in financial services, tech-driven systemic risks, and fintech developments. Drew holds MBAs from Columbia and London Business Schools, a PhD from UC Berkeley, and a BFA from the University of Washington. #GQF26

🎉 Professors Virginia Lorenz and Paul Kwiat from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s The Grainger College of Engineering won the Continental Quantum City Prize for North and Central America from World Quantum Day. 🏆The inaugural prize recognizes initiatives that bring quantum into public spaces so people can experience it in their daily lives, and Lorenz and Kwiat were awarded for their Public Quantum Network at the Urbana Free Library. Congratulations to Professors Virginia Lorenz, Paul Kwait, and the entire Grainger team! 🔗Read the announcement: https://lnkd.in/gf6EMBt3

🎤 Global Quantum Forum 2026 Speaker Announcement! Howard Jacob, VP Quantitative Medicine & Genomics, Distinguished Research Fellow, AbbVie Howard J. Jacob, PhD, Vice President, Quantitative Medicine & Genomics, leading enterprise-wide efforts to integrate genomics, clinical data, and advanced analytics to accelerate drug discovery and improve patient outcomes. Since joining AbbVie in 2018, he has led one of the industry’s largest genomics research programs, with access to more than three million genomes and helping establish AbbVie’s Convergence data integration platform. He is a member of the Enterprise AI Steering Committee. #GQF26.

Exciting opportunity for South Side students this summer! Applications are now open for Quantum Shore Groundbreakers — a paid, hands-on program from After School Matters and Related Companies Midwest for high school juniors and seniors interested in careers in development, architecture and construction. Participants will learn directly from industry professionals while exploring real projects connected to Quantum Shore. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/g7H6YfUw

Congratulations to the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park for the announcement that IBM is launching FutureNow Chicago at the #IQMP’s Quantum Works building! This public-private partnership is a landmark achievement, bringing 750 new high-growth tech jobs to the South Side of Chicago, including one-third through an apprenticeship program with City Colleges of Chicago. It also kickstarts a new engine for economic growth for our entire region — helping industry solve real-world challenges in AI, cybersecurity and beyond. This is where innovation, talent and long-term economic growth collide. What a massive win for #TeamIllinois. Read more about what this news means for our state: https://lnkd.in/e2pEwF5n

Crain's Chicago Business released an Opinion Editorial today authored by Brad Henderson, President & CEO of P33 Chicago. The article discusses the 3️⃣ ingredients for successful collaboration and development in quantum for the state. “Quantum leadership has been a team sport in our region for more than a decade, and it reflects something Chicago has always done well: aligning institutions, industry, government, and communities around bold ambitions that create opportunity for generations to come.” 1️⃣ World Class Research Institutions: Intelligent individuals across universities and labs are advancing scientific discovery. 2️⃣ Public Sector Leadership: JB Pritzker invested a half billion in the development of quantum giving him the apt colloquial name of 'Governor Quantum' through collaboration with leaders across Cook County government. 3️⃣ Civic and Business Community Commitment: The Burnham Plan, Civic Committee of the Commercial Club of Chicago of Chicago, and Illinois EDC continue to galvanize the heart of economic innovation in Illinois, which takes shape via the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park. The Quantum Park serves as a symbol of cross sector cooperation across science and business; the announcement of the IBM Future Now Center marks a shift from strategy to tangible impact with the creation of 750 jobs. ⚛️🔗 Read more about the Quantum Economy: https://lnkd.in/gRDBHFp7   

Excited to partnered with Crain's Chicago Business Forum series on economic development. In the piece, I share the momentum being generated by the Team Illinois approach to developing the quantum economy. Worth a read. In the article, I share the three ingredients I see as powering the progress: research prowess, public sector leadership and an energized civic and business community. And no bigger validation than the $2B quantum commitment last week from the federal government that will bolster so many of our partners in the State and the City P33 Chicago Illinois EDC Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign University of Chicago Fermilab Northwestern University Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park Chicago Quantum Exchange Argonne National Laboratory Infleqtion IBM PsiQuantum Diraq Civic Committee of the Commercial Club of Chicago UL Solutions https://lnkd.in/g9vkjieQ