What happens when talented women across the quantum ecosystem are given a platform to share their stories, perspectives, and expertise? Join us at the Closing Night of Elevating Quantum Women's Voices to find out! This special event celebrates the participants who have spent the past several months developing their communication and leadership skills while helping shape the future of Australia's quantum industry. The Elevating Quantum Women's Voices program jointly delivered by Quantum Australia and Quantum Women is designed to equip women and non-binary people in quantum with the skills, confidence, and networks to thrive as visible leaders. Come along next week to hear their journeys, connect with industry leaders, and celebrate the growing community of women making an impact in quantum. 🎟️ Secure your place: https://lnkd.in/gXUDVihB A big thank you to our event sponsors PsiQuantum and ARC Centre of Excellence in Quantum Biotechnology (QUBIC) for your support in what's going to be an incredible night! And to our program partners Amazon Web Services (AWS), FB Rice, Griffith University, IBM, Infleqtion, and NTT DATA for all your support! #QuantumAustralia #WomenInQuantum #STEMLeadership #Innovation #Queensland Guy Barry Nicola Jones-Crossley Claire Pink Elise Barker Bayode Ero-Phillips, PhD, MBA Mark Ashton Grant Woollett Kate Lomas Brooke Laidlaw Christine Yeates Biliana R. Arabella Macpherson Pauline W.
Quantum Australia
Technology, Information and Media
Building connections, driving innovation, and accelerating Australia’s quantum growth.
About us
Quantum Australia is the national organisation driving collaboration, commercialisation and coordination across Australia’s quantum ecosystem. Backed by the Department of Industry, Science and Resources, state governments, and 13 university partners, we connect researchers, industry leaders and investors to grow a globally competitive quantum sector. As the delivery arm for the National Quantum Strategy, we champion Australia’s quantum capabilities — from world-class research to real-world applications. Through national programs, partnerships and use-case discovery, we’re helping transform breakthrough science into new ventures, skilled talent and sovereign technologies. Together, we’re building a unified voice for Australia’s quantum future.
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https://quantum-australia.com
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- 2024
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📢 Nobel Laureate Professor John M. Martinis is coming to Perth and Sydney 🇦🇺 Quantum Australia is proud to sponsor Professor Martinis’ visit, bringing one of the world’s leading quantum physicists to Australian audiences. In his public lecture, From prehistoric qubits to building a useful quantum computer, Professor Martinis will reflect on the pioneering research that contributed to his 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics and explore the scientific and engineering challenges on the path to scalable quantum computing. 📍 Perth | 10 November | 6:30pm | Octagon Theatre, The University of Western Australia | SOLD OUT 📍 Sydney | 17 November | 6–7:30pm | Seymour Centre, Sydney 🎟️ Register for the Sydney lecture: https://lnkd.in/gNR6HRtR
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🔐 How prepared is Australia for a post-quantum future? AusQRC 2026 will bring together government, industry and academia to discuss the steps needed to protect national security, critical infrastructure and industry. 📅 Wednesday 11 November | 9:30am – 5:00pm 📍 Monash College, Docklands, Melbourne 🎟️ Free | Registration required Co-organised by Monash University’s Faculty of Information Technology and Monash FinTech Lab. Register: https://lnkd.in/eiAqS-54
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🎟️ Early Bird tickets are now on sale for Quantum Australia Conference 2027! This February, Quantum Australia brings the global quantum ecosystem to Sydney, connecting industry leaders and end users, quantum companies, researchers, investors and government to explore how scientific breakthroughs can translate into real-world and economic impact. Where can quantum create genuine value? What is ready to explore now? And what will it take to turn emerging technologies into commercial opportunities? Across the conference, explore the latest developments, hear directly from industry, and connect with the customers, investors and global partners needed to accelerate commercialisation, adoption and scale. 🎟️ Build your QAC experience. Choose from flexible one- or two-day conference tickets, with additional networking and national events to make the most of your visit. 📅 17–18 February 2027 | Sydney Secure your Early Bird ticket and be part of the global conversation. 👉 https://lnkd.in/g5TgdaAz
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What will it take to build a useful quantum computer? Join a free public lecture with Professor John Martinis, 2025 Nobel Laureate in Physics, exploring the breakthroughs that shaped quantum computing, and the challenges ahead. 📅 Tues 17 Nov | Sydney | Free 🔗 Get free tickets here https://lnkd.in/gQa7mnFT In “From prehistoric qubits to building a useful quantum computer”, Professor Martinis will reflect on four decades of pioneering research and discuss the scientific and engineering advances needed to turn today’s quantum systems into large-scale, practical computers. The evening will be hosted by Petra Andrén, CEO of Quantum Australia, with an introduction from Professor David Reilly, The University of Sydney and CEO and co-founder of Emergence Quantum . 📅 Tuesday 17 November 2026 🕕 6–7:30 pm | Doors open at 5:45 pm 📍 Seymour Centre, Chippendale, Sydney 💲 Free event - registration essential https://lnkd.in/gQa7mnFT Quantum Australia | Emergence Quantum | University of Sydney
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Last week, Quantum Australia was proud to partner with QDSA (Queensland Defence Science Alliance) for In-Focus: Quantum For Defence, bringing together leaders from defence, industry and research to explore how quantum technologies are shaping Australia's future capabilities. From quantum sensing and navigation in GPS-denied environments to accelerating the transition of breakthrough technologies from the laboratory to operational deployment, the discussion highlighted both the opportunities and challenges ahead for Australia's quantum ecosystem. A sincere thank you to our outstanding speakers for sharing their expertise and insights: • Guy Barry – Strategic Partnerships Development Manager, Quantum Australia • Colonel Jake Penley CSM – Director Army Advanced Capabilities, Australian Defence Force • Dr Scott Foster – Senior Principal Scientist, Sensor Systems, Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG) • Associate Professor Erik Streed – Director, Queensland Quantum and Advanced Technologies Research Institute, Griffith University • Adrian Yong – Vice President Sales ANZ & APAC, Infleqtion Thank you also to everyone who attended and contributed to a thoughtful and engaging discussion. #QuantumAustralia #QuantumTechnology #DefenceInnovation #QuantumSensing #Defence #AustralianInnovation Guy Barry Nicola Jones-Crossley Elise Barker Bayode Ero-Phillips, PhD, MBA Grant Woollett
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Quantum in Action | QuantX Labs Industry applications include: Defence, space and critical infrastructure - precision timing for radar, navigation and resilient communications 📡 Precision timing plays a critical role in Australia's defence capabilities, particularly in radar systems that rely on highly accurate and stable signals. 🇦🇺 QuantX Labs is developing advanced quantum timing technologies, including cryogenic sapphire oscillators that provide exceptional frequency stability. ⚛️ The company's technology is supporting the upgrade of Australia's Jindalee Operational Radar Network (JORN), which provides long-range surveillance of Australia's northern approaches. Through its work with BAE Systems Australia, QuantX Labs is demonstrating how Australian quantum technology can contribute to national defence capabilities and the resilience of critical systems. 🔗 Read the QuantX Labs Use Case: https://lnkd.in/gmCYnrK9 🔗 Read more Australian Use Cases: https://lnkd.in/dDBZ2BCG 🤝 As Australia's national industry growth centre for quantum technology, Quantum Australia connects industry with researchers, companies and expertise across the ecosystem, helping create pathways towards collaboration, commercialisation and adoption. 📨 If you're an industry leader exploring quantum applications, please contact queries@quantum-australia.com. #QuantumAustralia #QuantXLabs #QuantumTechnology #QuantumSensing #DefenceInnovation #AustralianInnovation
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🌍 Nordic quantum companies and researchers: discover opportunities to connect with Australia’s quantum ecosystem ahead of the Quantum Australia Conference 2027. In partnership with QSIP – Quantum Sweden Innovation Platform Sophie Charpentier.QSIP – Quantum Sweden Innovation Platform Sophie Charpentier. 🛬 As part of our series of international webinars for prospective conference visitors, join Fernando Guerra Alves, Manager, Strategic Projects and Partnerships at Quantum Australia, for: Quantum Australia: Opportunities and Collaboration Pathways for Nordic Quantum Companies The session will explore: 🔹 Australia’s quantum companies, universities and research infrastructure 🔹 Industry applications across defence, mining, health, finance and energy 🔹 Practical collaboration pathways, including funding mechanisms, partnership models and market entry support 🔹 How Nordic organisations can participate in the conference and make the most of their visit to Australia The webinar includes a 40-minute presentation followed by 20 minutes of Q&A, an opportunity to explore potential partnerships and start building connections ahead of your visit. 📅 5 November | 8:00–9:00 am (Sweden) 🔗 Register: https://lnkd.in/dHzGXGEX Quantum Australia Conference 2027 https://lnkd.in/gwHuBwGf 📅 17–18 February 2027 | Sydney Björn Axelsson | Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) | Daniel Hunter | QSIP – Quantum Sweden Innovation Platform
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🇦🇺 🌏 🇬🇧 Connecting Australian quantum capability with UK opportunity. Quantum Australia is proud to sponsor and co-deliver the Australian Quantum Delegation to the UK, supporting Australian companies and researchers to build international relationships and explore new commercial opportunities. Led by Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade)and also including UniQuest alongside Quantum Australia as a delivery partner, the mission brings together expertise across quantum computing, sensing, communications, cybersecurity and enabling technologies. For Australia’s growing quantum industry, international connections are essential to finding customers, attracting investment and turning research into products and services with global reach. We’re pleased to support this delegation as it showcases Australian capability and strengthens connections between our quantum ecosystems. Partnership Managers Helen Bethell & Claire Pink will be on the ground if you want to to connect. Participating companies and organisations: 🔹 Cortisonic 🔹 CSIRO 🔹 GridState Photonics 🔹 Griffith University 🔹 Innofocus Photonics Technology 🔹 IQ Sense Technology 🔹 Lumina Corp 🔹 Nisient 🔹 Nomad Atomics 🔹 Percene Systems 🔹 Photon Foundry 🔹 Quantum Lock 🔹 ARC Centre of Excellence in Quantum Biotechnology (QUBIC) 🔹 QUT (Queensland University of Technology) (QUT) 🔹 QuintessenceLabs 🔹 Senetas 🔹 Silicon Catalyst Australia 🔹 Silvertech Pty Ltd 🔹 Swinburne University of Technology 🔹 UNSW 🔹 UniQuest 🔹 VeilNet Working in the UK quantum ecosystem? Connect with the delegation to explore opportunities for collaboration.
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📢 Call for Posters Now Open | Quantum Australia Conference 2027 We're inviting researchers, students, early-career professionals, startups, quantum companies and industry participants to submit their work for the QAC 2027 Poster Showcase. From fundamental research and emerging technologies to real-world industry applications, the Poster Showcase is an opportunity to: 🔹 Showcase your work to Australian and international delegates 🔹 Highlight emerging discoveries, technologies and potential applications 🔹 Connect with researchers, industry leaders, investors and global partners 🔹 Explore new opportunities for collaboration and commercialisation Whether you're advancing scientific understanding, developing new quantum capabilities or exploring how quantum could solve industry challenges, we want to hear what you're working on. 🌏 Quantum Australia Conference 2027 | Sydney, Australia 📅 17–18 February 2027 👉 Learn more and submit your poster: https://lnkd.in/gYktdA-K
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