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PQI 2026

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Registration Deadline: March 17, 5pm 

Dates: March 31 & April 1, 2026

Location: University Club Pittsburgh

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Public Lecture:

Quantum Computing in Academia and Industry
Christopher Monroe, Duke University/IonQ

3/31/2026, 3:30pm
University Club Ballroom B

Abstract: The promise of processing information using entangled quantum superpositions has become one of the greatest modern scientific challenges. However, building a quantum computer involves the control of exotic hardware such as individual atoms, with electromagnetic control and modular scaling through photonic interconnections. This requires a new type of engineering with both academic and industrial efforts. I will summarize the state-of-the-art in atomic quantum information systems in both settings, for highly programmable Hamiltonian quantum simulation and quantum circuit synthesis applied to many areas of science. Hopefully this scientific path will develop into commercial utility, just as conventional computers did the 20th century.

PQI is proud to collaborate with the Kamin Science Center. Prof. Chris Monroe will be giving both a public lecture at PQI (for STEM students) and also a lecture for the broader public as part of the Science Center’s Café Sci lecture series!

Tentative Schedule:

PQI Best Poster Awards
Posters should be submitted using the registration form by Monday, March 23. Posters submitted following this date should be sent directly to Krista Zottola (kmz41@pitt.edu). 

Students presenting posters for the best poster awards should check in at the registration table for their poster number. PQI will provide easels and foam boards, students are responsible for printing their own posters at 36x48 in. Posters should be set up during the coffee break from 3:10-3:30pm on March 31. Create your poster now using the PQI Template!

Students presenting in hopes of a Best Poster Award must attend breakfast on April 1 for the announcement. 

Hotels Near the University Club:

  • The Oaklander, 5130 Bigelow Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
  • Hilton Garden Inn University Place, 3454 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
  • Courtyard by Marriott Pittsburgh University Center, 100 Lytton Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213