Quantum Week in the “Quantum State”
Major announcement planned during international quantum conference in Albuquerque
State Agency Press Release – From the New Mexico Economic Development Department
ALBUQUERQUE – New Mexico will step into the international spotlight as the “quantum state” next week, showcasing its growing momentum in science, technology, and innovation during IEEE Quantum Week in Albuquerque.
The IEEE International Conference on Quantum Computing and Engineering (QCE), or Quantum Week, is a premier international gathering of quantum researchers and industry members that brings together quantum science and innovation.
The conference will include keynote speeches from industry leaders representing tech giants such as IBM, Microsoft, and NVIDIA.
The conference is at the Albuquerque Convention Center from Aug. 31-Sept. 5.
On Monday, the Economic Development Department announced the selection of Roadrunner Venture Studios as the state’s partner to deploy $25 million to accelerate quantum innovation and commercialization.
During IEEE Quantum Week, the EDD make another new, major partnership announcement, highlighting New Mexico’s leadership role in quantum.
The state of New Mexico will also host a New Mexico Quantum Pavilion at the conference, featuring the collective strength of its innovation ecosystem and representation from the City of Albuquerque, the New Mexico Partnership, Roadrunner Venture Studio, Elevate Quantum, CNM Ingenuity, Sandia National Labs, the University of New Mexico, and the Air Force Research Laboratory.
Highlights of New Mexico’s participation in Quantum Week include:
Monday, Sept. 1 | 8 – 9:30 a.m., Kiva Auditorium
- Keynote Speech: Zach Yerushalmi, CEO & Regional Innovation Officer, Elevate Quantum with Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham
Tuesday, Sept. 2 | Details coming soon
- Announcement of major new quantum partnership with the state of New Mexico
Wednesday, Sept. 3 | 8 – 9:30 a.m., Kiva Auditorium
- Keynote Speech: Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller
“This is a moment of transformative energy and momentum for quantum in New
Mexico,” said Rob Black, Secretary of Economic Development. “We’re positioned to connect research, industry, and investment to turn quantum innovation into real-world breakthroughs.”
“In this official Year of Quantum — the 100th anniversary of the field — it’s fitting that New Mexico hosts the IEEE Quantum Conference. The state’s special role reflects not only its history of innovation, but also the scale and ambition of its strategy today to accelerate the commercialization of this technology at unprecedented speed,” said Zachary Yerushalmi CEO & Regional Innovation Officer of Elevate Quantum.
“Elevate Quantum is proud to support New Mexico and the region in realizing a technology that can catapult us into the Jetsons’ age and usher in a new economic paradigm for all.”
New Mexico’s deep bench of expertise, anchored by Sandia National Laboratories, Los Alamos National Laboratory, our universities, and strong coalitions of quantum entrepreneurs, ensures the state is uniquely positioned to lead at the quantum frontier.
EDD’s mission is to improve the lives of New Mexico families by increasing economic opportunities and providing a place for businesses to thrive. EDD’s programs contribute directly to this mission by funding workforce training and infrastructure that supports business growth, helping every community create a thriving economy.