QUANTUM IN ACTION

SPEAKERS

Meet the founders, researchers, investors, and ecosystem leaders helping move quantum technologies from lab to market.

KEYNOTE

Alex Challans

The Quantum Insider

Alex is the CEO and co-founder of Resonance. Resonance is the leading provider of market intelligence across deep technology verticals such as quantum, space, metaverse, climate and AI. The business serves hundreds of clients - ranging from startups to national governments - with its SaaS subscription intelligence, strategic advisory and marketing offerings. Alex was previously a Director in a UK based private equity fund, where he focused on data and tech investments.

CASE STUDY

Marouane Salhi

CEO & Co-Founder, Qubit Engineering

Marouane Salhi is the CEO and Co-Founder of Qubit Engineering, a quantum technology company working at the intersection of research, commercialization, and real-world application. His founder journey offers a practical look at how technical ideas move from research environments into startup formation.

CASE STUDY

Duncan Earl

Senior Director of Quantum Networking, IonQ

Duncan Earl brings deep experience in quantum technology development, company building, and commercialization. His perspective will help attendees understand the path from technical breakthrough to customer adoption, partnership development, and market traction.

ECOSYSTEM

Ryan Harring

Director of Partnerships & Alliances, IonQ

Ryan Harring is the Director of Partnerships and Alliances at IonQ, working at the intersection of quantum technologies, strategic partnerships, and the emerging quantum economy. With nearly 20 years of experience in technology sales and business development—including roles at Dell Technologies and Hewlett Packard Enterprise—he focuses on translating advanced innovations into real world deployments across government, utilities, research institutions, and enterprises. A longtime Tennessee resident, Ryan is actively helping drive the state’s growing quantum ecosystem through collaboration with public and private stakeholders.

ECOSYSTEM

Jennifer Skjellum

Associate Director of University Outreach and Engagement, LaunchTN

Jennifer Skjellum brings extensive experience in entrepreneurship, program development, and ecosystem building across business, academic, and nonprofit environments. Her perspective will help attendees understand how universities, community partners, and support organizations can connect emerging innovators with the relationships and resources needed to turn ideas into impact.

ECOSYSTEM

Braden Stover

Chief Policy Officer, TNECD

Braden Stover works at the intersection of policy, innovation, and economic development to help grow Tennessee’s emerging technology economy. His perspective will help frame how state strategy, R&D investment, quantum leadership, and nuclear energy initiatives can support commercialization and industry growth.

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Hear directly from quantum leaders working across research, startups, infrastructure, and commercialization.