

Bluefors Grand Opening @ Hyde Park Labs
The Bluefors Lab at Hyde Park Labs has been operational since the start of the year. Together with our partners from the UChicago Science Incubator, we invite you to celebrate with us.
Join us for an engaging program featuring a panel discussion, guided lab tours, and a networking reception.
Panel Discussion
From Measurement to Market: Enabling the Next Wave of Quantum Startups
This opening event will highlight how advanced cryogenic infrastructure is accelerating quantum technology development, fostering collaboration, and supporting commercialization efforts. The discussion will bring together leaders from industry, startups, academia, and the broader quantum ecosystem.
Panelists:
Anna Grassellino
Director, National Quantum Information Science SQMS Center, FermilabDavid Gunnarsson
Chief Business Development Officer, BlueforsBrian DeMarco
Director and Chief Technology Officer, Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics ParkBrandon Severin
CEO, Conductor QuantumKate Waimey Timmerman, Chief Executive Officer, Chicago Quantum Exchange
Keynote by Hanhee Paik, Director of Quantum Algorithms Centers, IBM
Dr. Paik leads IBM’s global quantum algorithm and application research partnerships, working with leading institutions such as RIKEN, the University of Tokyo, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, the University of Chicago, Yonsei University, RPI, and MIT.
Please RSVP to reserve your spot.