Quantum Harlem: Building New York’s Quantum Innovation Community
Introducing Quantum Harlem!
Quantum Harlem is a flagship initiative designed to position New York City, and Harlem in particular, at the forefront of the global quantum revolution.
As quantum computing rapidly transitions from research to real-world application, a new ecosystem is emerging, one that will redefine industries, accelerate scientific discovery, and unlock entirely new economic opportunities. Quantum Harlem brings together leaders across research, industry, startups, investment, and applied domains to explore this transformation and help shape what comes next.
Harlem sits at the center of one of the world’s most dynamic academic and innovation ecosystems, surrounded by leading institutions including CUNY, Columbia University, NYU, and Mount Sinai. This unique positioning creates an opportunity not only for technological leadership, but for meaningful community revitalization, by building a cross-industry talent network and workforce, unified around quantum innovation.
Quantum Harlem aims to bridge the full lifecycle of innovation, from lab to fab: from scientific discovery to fabrication, implementation, and commercialization. By connecting researchers, entrepreneurs, investors, and end users, the initiative seeks to accelerate the translation of quantum technologies from the laboratory into real-world impact.
But this is not just about technology. It’s about people. Quantum Harlem is committed to helping define and prepare the quantum workforce of tomorrow, starting today. Aiming to create real pathways into the quantum economy, ensuring that the next generation of talent is not only ready to participate, but positioned to lead.
This flagship event will convene a highly curated panel of leaders across the quantum ecosystem: researchers, founders, investors, and enterprise adopters, offering a rare, multi-dimensional view into where quantum is headed and how it will be built, deployed, and scaled.
Some of the Panelists:
Dr. Joshua Brumberg , President of the CUNY Graduate Center.
Jason Clark, Executive Vice President NYS Empire Development Corporation, Executive Director of the NYS Division of Minority & Women's Business
Dr. Johanna Contreras, MD, Director of the Heart Failure and Cardiomyopathy Clinical and Research Network at the Mount Sinai Health System, within the Mount Sinai Fuster Heart Hospital.
Dr. Elise M. Crull, is a Philosopher of Physics Prof. at CUNY, specializing in the foundations of quantum mechanics, focusing on interpretation, measurement, and the intersection of physics and philosophy.
Dr. Mehdi Namazi, Co-Founder and Chief Science Officer of Qunnect, Inc.
Dr. Javad Shabani, Prof. of Physics; Director of the Center of Quantum Information Physics; Director of the NYU Quantum Institute, and Founder and Chief Science Officer of QuantumMatter.
Dr. Jacob Trevino, Prof. of Microfabrication, Sr. Director, Columbia Nano Initiative Labs, Founder of Nanotech Alliance, Chief Innovation Officer at Chemeleon.
The panel will be moderated by:
Dr. German Kolmakov, Prof. of Quantum Physics and Chief Quantum Officer, QuantumCue, Inc.
Tavis Ezell, Business Development Director, ASRC CAT.
Yuki Chen, MPH., Manager, Business Development & Programs, ASRC CAT.
Tim Dutta, CEO - QuantumCue, Inc.
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