Building the Quantum Future: Startups Closing the Gap

​Quantum innovation is accelerating, and so is the capital, talent, and infrastructure shaping what reaches the market.

​Join us for a two-part convening bringing together venture capital, quantum founders, and leading-edge researchers to explore how we close the gap between lab innovation and scalable industry.

​This event is hosted in collaboration between the Berkeley Quantum Nexus and the Berkeley Gateway Accelerator (BGA).

​Event Format

​Panel: Building the Quantum Future

• ​A focused conversation across venture, academia, and company-building

• ​An honest look at what it actually takes to move quantum from breakthrough research to enduring companies

• ​Candid perspectives on commercialization, capital, and technical frontiers

• ​Panelist details coming soon

​Audience Q&A + Curated Reception

• ​Open Q&A with speakers

• ​Light bites and drinks

• ​Intentional intros across founders, VCs, researchers, and the quantum-curious.

• ​Designed for meaningful, ecosystem-building conversations

​🕒 3:00 – 5:30 PM (Check-in starts at 3:00 PM)

​Agenda:

• ​Arrival + Check-In
  Informal welcome and networking

• ​Opening Remarks

• ​Panel: Building the Quantum Future

• ​Audience Q&A

• ​Reception + Networking
  

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​Be part of the conversation shaping what comes next in quantum.