Join APS at the Capital Factory for networking and discussion on scaling quantum technologies from lab prototypes.
Join the American Physical Society (APS) for the next event in its quarterly Austin Community Meetup series, designed to strengthen connections between academia, industry, and the region’s growing deep-tech ecosystem.
The May 28 meetup will feature a panel discussion on:Â Quantum Utility: Engineering the Leap from Lab to Datacenter
The conversation will be moderated by Thien-An Nguyen, CTO, ORCA Computing, and will include:
- Dr. Zak Burkley, Senior Staff Scientist — Beacon Photonics Inc.
- Dr. Xiuling Li, Truchard Foundation Chair Professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering — The University of Texas at Austin
- Dr. Brian Mattis, Senior Director, Nanofabrication — Photonic Inc.
- Chris Sutton, Quantum Control System Architect — Keysight
- Dr. Kyle Thompson, CTO — Maybell Quantum Industries
Quantum technologies are rapidly moving beyond foundational physics experiments toward deployable computing systems, yet a significant gap remains between laboratory breakthroughs and the infrastructure required for industrial-scale deployment. This discussion brings together leaders from academia and industry to explore what it takes to move from benchtop prototypes to rack-mounted systems operating within modern computing environments—and what role Austin’s growing quantum ecosystem can play.
Key themes include:
- Engineering pathways from laboratory prototypes to deployable quantum systems
- Control electronics, cryogenic platforms, and enabling infrastructure at scale
- Workforce and systems integration challenges across academia and industry
- The role of regional ecosystems like Austin in supporting quantum deployment
Held at Capital Factory in downtown Austin, the event offers engaging dialogue, high-impact networking, and cross-sector collaboration. The program is open to physicists, researchers, engineers, startups, investors, and the broader technology community.
Enjoy a hosted bar, covered parking, and heavy hors d’oeuvres while networking before and after the panel discussion.
Register Here
