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Join us on Tuesday, September 5, at 6:15 p.m. in-person or online for an event about quantum computing.
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When and where
Date and time
Tuesday, September 5 · 4:15 – 5:45pm PDT
Location
Online
About this event
- 1 hour 30 minutes
- Mobile eTicket
In this dynamic presentation at the Austin Forum on Technology and Society, renowned tech innovator William “whurley” Hurley delves into the captivating realm of quantum computing. As the quantum era dawns upon us, whurley demystifies this cutting-edge technology, helping you to understand its principles and transformative potential clearly. He will discuss the crucial role quantum computing plays across diverse sectors, from shaping innovative business strategies to bolstering national security measures. The talk sheds light on how this groundbreaking technology is not a matter of distant future speculation but an inevitable reality of our evolving digital landscape, arriving far sooner than you may suspect. Join us for an insightful discourse to comprehend the magnitude of quantum computing and prepare for its imminent impact. Learn why the quantum revolution matters to us, regardless of our backgrounds or fields of interest, and how it will be a game-changer in the technology and social paradigm.
Agenda
Catering provided for in-person attendees from 5:15-6:15pm
5:15-6:15pm – Networking (In-person only)
6:15-7:30pm – Presentation (In-person and online)
7:30-7:45pm – Q&A (In-person and online)
8:00-10:00pm – Networking at Trifecta (In-person only)
Location
This is a hybrid event that will take place in-person and virtually via Zoom.
In-person Location: Austin Central Library, 710 W. César Chávez St., Austin, TX 78701
Registration and Attendance Instructions
All participants must register for this event via Eventbrite.
In-person
Join us at the Austin Central Library, 710 W. César Chávez St. Parking information can be found here. In-person attendees, please join us from 5:15 to 6:15 for networking and food. We look forward to chatting with you face-to-face!
In-person attendees will also receive all the Zoom information in case for any reason you decide to attend virtually instead. Virtual attendance details can be found below.
Online via Zoom
Once you register via Eventbrite, you will receive the direct Zoom link on the confirmation page, and in your confirmation email. You will also receive the Zoom link in an email from Eventbrite two days before the event and at the event start time.
By registering you will also gain access to the Eventbrite Online Event Page, which will be accessible on this page at any time for anyone who is registered. Once registered, you will see an “Access link” button in the Location area to the right. You must be logged in to Eventbrite to access this link.
Speaker
whurley, Founder and CEO, Strangeworks
whurley is founder and CEO of Strangeworks, an Eisenhower Fellow, a Senior Member of the IEEE, founder of the Quantum Computing Standards Workgroup at the IEEE, the first Ambassador to CERN and Society, and the co-author of “Quantum Computing For Babies” and the upcoming “Quantum Computing for Dummies” (available for pre-order now). Prior to starting Strangeworks he was a Managing Director at Goldman Sachs [NYSE: GS]. He came to Goldman Sachs via the acquisition of his second startup, Honest Dollar. Prior to Honest Dollar whurley founded Chaotic Moon Studios which was acquired by Accenture [NYSE: ACN].
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Organized by The Austin Forum on Technology & Society
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