FloridaQuantum.org - A Statewide Commitment to the Future

Igniting Florida's role in the quantum revolution

October 8, 2025 | Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, FL

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

Venue: The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts

701 Okeechobee Blvd

West Palm Beach, FL 33401

Event Hotel

Hilton West Palm Beach

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

Doors open, breakfast & networking

9:00 AM

Opening Remarks & Program Kickoff

Moderator: Evan Kubes (Quantum Insider)

Presenters: WPB Mayor Keith James, Kelly Smallridge (BDB), Matt Cimaglia (QCC)

9:30 AM

Quantum Brick by Brick: A Journey of Curiosity and Creativity

Presenters: Pere Juarez Vives (University of Barcelona) & Andrea Virgin (The Center)

9:45 AM

Securing the Future: How to Protect Our Digital World from Quantum Computing Attacks

Presented By: Marco Pistoia (IonQ)

10:00 AM

Panel: U.S. Quantum Policy

Moderator: Hillary Matchett (QCC)

Panelists: William Shepherd (Holland & Knight), Ryan McKenney (Quantinuum), Lamont Silves (IonQ), Allison Schwartz (D-Wave), Paul Parazzoli (IBM)

10:45 AM

Quantum-level Drug Discovery: Seeing It All At Once

Presented By: Kendall Nettles, Ph.D. (The Wertheim UF Scripps Institute)

11:00 AM

Panel: Quantum Sensing & Networking

Moderator: Jeff Whalen (MAGCORP)

Panelists: Ron Walsworth (U. Maryland), Jim Ricotta (Aliro), Austin Capers (Scientific Instruments)

11:45 AM

Quantum in Flight: Optimizing Aerospace Operations with Quantum Computing

Presented By: Alan Baratz (D-Wave)

12:00 PM

Special Presentation with Florida Opportunity Fund and Quantum Coast Capital

Presenters: Secretary Alex Kelly (FloridaCommerce), Robert Harvey (Florida Opportunity Fund), Matt Cimaglia (QCC), Hillary Matchett (QCC)

12:15 PM

Lunch Fireside Chat - From Research to Reality: How Florida Is Advancing Quantum Innovation

Moderator: Matt Cimaglia

Guest: Secretary Alex Kelly (FloridaCommerce)

12:30 PM

Special Presentation: Florida Universities

1:00 PM

Break

1:15 PM

Panel: Quantum Supremacy & AI

Moderator: Dmitry Green (QCC)

Panelists: Alan Baratz (D-Wave), Rima Alameddine (IonQ), Greg Dick (Open Quantum Design), Blake Johnson, PhD (IBM)

2:15 PM

Panel: Positioning Capital for the Quantum Era

Moderator: Alex Challans (Quantum Insider)

Panelists: Hillary Matchett (QCC)

2:45 PM

A Practical Approach to Quantum Readiness

Presenter: Kirk Suscella (FPL)

3:00 PM

Break

3:15 PM

Panel discussion: Palm Beach State College: Building Florida's Quantum-Ready Workforce

Moderator: Matt Cimaglia (QCC)

Panelists: President Ava Parker (Palm Beach State College), Secretary Alex Kelly (FloridaCommerce)

3:30 PM

Panel: Florida Rising: Universities Powering the Quantum Wave

Moderator: Matt Cimaglia (QCC)

Panelists: Michael Shatruk (FSU), Philip Feng (UF), Kwang-Cheng Chen (USF), Eduardo Mucciolo (UCF), Hebin Li (UM), Dr. Luc T. Wille (FAU), Dr. Kathleen Amm (MagLab)

4:30 PM

Networking / Drinks

Presented by D-Wave

Speakers

Alan Baratz

President and CEO

D-Wave

Igniting Florida's role in the quantum revolution

Discover the Future of Quantum

Hosted by

Co-Hosted by

Presented by

Platinum Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

Education Partners

Recognition

Event Details

When

Where

Event Hotel

Food & Beverage

Full Day Agenda

Speakers

Alan Baratz

Alex Challans

Alex Kelly

Allison Schwartz

Amanda Stein

Andrea Virgin

Austin Capers

Blake Johnson

Dmitry Green

Dr. Kathleen Amm

Dr. Luc T. Wille

Eduardo Mucciolo

Evan Kubes

Greg Dick

Hebin Li

Hillary Matchett

Jeff Whalen

Jim Ricotta

Kendall Nettles

Kwang-Cheng Chen

Lamont Silves

Marco Pistoia

Matt Cimaglia

Mayor Keith James

Michael Shatruk

Pere Juarez Vives

Philip Feng

President Ava Parker

Rima Alameddine

Ron Walsworth

Ryan McKenney

William Shepherd

Who Should Attend