Quantum Utility: Engineering the Leap from Lab to Datacenter

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: 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.

Thank you to our partners:

• Contributing Partner: ORCA Computing
• Supporting Partner: Austin Women in Technology (AWT)

Info: Arrive, grab a name tag, and settle in for an evening of connection and conversation.

Info: Quantum technologies are advancing beyond lab experiments toward deployable computing systems, yet a gap remains between breakthroughs and scalable infrastructure. This APS Community Meetup will explore how government, academia, and industry can bridge that divide, examining engineering, workforce, and infrastructure needs to move from benchtop prototypes to data center–ready quantum systems.

Info: Continue the conversation, connect with speakers, and expand your local network.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Capital Factory, 701 Brazos Street, Austin, United States

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