Discover the Future of Quantum
Quantum Beach 2025 is a full-day conference dedicated to demystifying quantum technology and making it accessible to all. Whether you're an entrepreneur, policymaker, investor, educator, or curious learner, this event is designed to bridge cutting-edge science with real-world impact in the heart of Florida's innovation coast.
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Event Details
When
Date: Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Where
Event Hotel
Connected to the Palm Beach County Convention Center
Food & Beverage
•Continental breakfast
•Plated lunch
•Coffee & water throughout the day
•Evening cocktail hour (alcoholic beverages included)
Full Day Agenda
8:30 AM
Arrivals
9:00 AM
Breakfast + Opening Keynote Matt Cimaglia (QCC)
9:45 AM
Case Study 1
10:00 AM
Panel: U.S. Quantum Policy
Moderator: Hillary Matchett (QCC)
Panelists: Paul Stimers (Holland & Knight), Ryan McKenney (Quantinuum), Lamont Silves (IonQ), Jeff Jordan (PsiQuantum)
10:45 AM
Case Study 2
11:00 AM
Panel: Quantum Sensing & Networking
Moderator: Jeff Whalen (MAGCORP)
Panelists: Ron Walsworth (U. Maryland), Jim Ricotta (Aliro)
12:00 PM
Lunch Fireside Chat - From Research to Reality: How Florida Is Advancing Quantum Innovation
Moderator: Matt Cimaglia
Guest: Alex Kelly, Secretary, FloridaCommerce
12:30 PM
Special Presentation: Florida Universities
1:00 PM
Panel: Quantum Supremacy & AI
Moderator: Dmitry Green (QCC)
Panelists: Alan Baratz (D-Wave), Rima Alameddine (IonQ), Greg Dick (Open Quantum Design)
2:00 PM
Break
2:15 PM
Panel: Investing in Quantum
Moderator: Alex Challans (Quantum Insider)
Panelists: Hillary Matchett (QCC)
2:45 PM
Case Study 3
3:00 PM
Panel: What's Happening in the U.S.
Moderator: Matt Cimaglia (QCC)
Panelists: Amanda Stein (Q-Cat), Jayne Morrow (Montana State University-Bozeman)
3:15 PM
Panel: What's Happening in Florida
Moderator: Matt Cimaglia (QCC)
Panelists: (Florida Universities, State Leadership)
4:00 PM
Networking / Drinks
Speakers
Ryan McKenney
Director of Government Relations and General Counsel of Compliance
Quantinuum
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Who Should Attend
Technologists & Scientists
Investors & Entrepreneurs
Educators & Students
Government & Policy Leaders
Industry Leaders & Corporate Innovators
Curious Minds from All Backgrounds