2nd Annual Quantum Qruise

​The 2nd Annual Quantum Qruise is a private evening cruise on the Chicago River for the people building Chicago's quantum ecosystem.

​Last year's inaugural sailing brought this community together for the first time, and guests left with connections they had been trying to make for years. This year we are back on the same boat and the same route. Guests include founders and engineers building quantum hardware and software, professors and post-docs from the region's research institutions, the economic development leaders turning Illinois into a global hub, and the investors backing it all.

​The evening is unstructured. Toasts and passed appetizers throughout, music at a conversational volume, and the Chicago skyline from the water. Everything is covered, so there is nothing to purchase on board.

​Boarding

​Leading Lady, 112 E. Wacker Dr on the Chicago Riverwalk. Take the stairs down to the Riverwalk at the northeast corner of Michigan and Wacker.

​Please arrive by 6:00 PM. We cast off at 6:30 and the boat cannot wait. Back at the dock by 8:30.

​Nautical or summer business casual, with flat shoes on deck. We sail rain or shine.

​Full details, FAQ, and photos from last year at www.quantumqruise.com

​Space is limited and each registration is reviewed, so please RSVP only if you plan to attend. If your plans change, let us know and we will offer your place to someone else.

​The 2nd Annual Quantum Qruise is made possible by our 2026 sponsors: Deloitte, JPMorganChase, Clayco, and Cooley.

​Your RSVP covers one seat. If there's someone else who should be in the room, send their name to brian.pearson@quantumqruise.com and we'll invite them if space allows.