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 works with partners across the quantum ecosystem to connect emerging quantum capabilities with strategic opportunities. His perspective will help frame how industry partnerships, infrastructure, and ecosystem development can support quantum commercialization.

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.

ECOSYSTEM

Avery McConkey

Senior Capital Associate, LaunchTN

Avery McConkey works across Tennessee’s startup and investment ecosystem to expand access to capital for high-growth companies. His perspective will help frame how equity funding, investor connectivity, and statewide deal flow can support stronger commercialization pathways for founders.

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