en.Wedoany.com Reported - The White House will convene government leaders and representatives of the U.S. quantum industry on Tuesday for a summit focused on advancing quantum information science and technology.
According to a meeting document, the White House Summit on Quantum Innovation is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building. The meeting follows President Donald Trump's signing of two executive orders aimed at strengthening the national quantum research ecosystem and accelerating the migration of key government and infrastructure networks to post-quantum cryptography.
The summit will feature senior officials from various government departments outlining the administration's strategy for advancing quantum research, workforce development, and industrial competitiveness. Michael Kratsios, Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, and Brad Blakestand, Director of the National Quantum Coordination Office, are expected to deliver keynote addresses on the latest developments in the administration's quantum agenda and research and development priorities.
The agenda includes a panel discussion with leaders from multiple federal agencies involved in quantum technology research, development, and commercialization. Confirmed participants include Paul Dabbar, Under Secretary of the Department of Commerce; Emil Michael, Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering; Darío Gil, Under Secretary of the Department of Energy; Brian Stone, Acting Director of the National Science Foundation; and Ethan Klein, U.S. Chief Technology Officer. These officials are expected to discuss how their respective agencies are fulfilling commitments to expand U.S. capabilities in quantum information science and technology.
Quantum technology leverages the properties of quantum mechanics for computing, communication, and sensing—tasks that may be difficult or impossible for traditional technologies. While large-scale quantum computers are still under development, governments worldwide have increased investments in this field due to its potential impact on national security, scientific research, and economic competitiveness.
Participants in the meeting primarily represent the U.S. quantum information science and technology industry. Additional panel discussions are expected to cover industry perspectives, supply chains, and workforce development, though speakers for these sessions were listed as pending as of the night before the meeting. The summit reflects the administration's efforts to strengthen collaboration between federal agencies and the private sector as quantum technology approaches commercial deployment.
The summit follows two recent executive orders issued by Trump—one aimed at strengthening the U.S. quantum research and development ecosystem, and the other focused on accelerating the adoption of post-quantum cryptography by critical networks. Post-quantum cryptography refers to new encryption methods designed to withstand attacks from future quantum computers, which are expected to eventually break some of today's widely used encryption systems.
Held shortly after the issuance of these executive orders, the summit signals the administration's rapid transition of policy directives into agency actions, while engaging with industry on research priorities, workforce needs, and the supply chains required to support the growing domestic quantum sector. The summit will provide a forum for government officials to articulate their quantum priorities and gather input from businesses within the emerging quantum ecosystem.
