The shift to hybrid work has reshaped how federal agencies operate, offering new opportunities to enhance flexibility, employee satisfaction, and mission delivery. This panel will explore how agencies are navigating the complexities of hybrid work arrangements, including maintaining team cohesion and productivity while balancing remote and in-office expectations. Attendees will learn about practical strategies to foster collaboration among geo...

E-commerce efficiency hinges on warehouse automation, but order scheduling becomes computationally intractable as operations scale. This talk presents a quantum annealing solution that reduces order fulfillment time by up to 66% in simulated environments (validated on D-Wave hardware). The custom designed QUBO model enables you to efficiently solve the warehouse optimization problem via CPU, GPU and QPU – all while taking into considerat...

In the realm of government modernization, the United States grapples with the intricate task of updating its legacy systems to align with the rapid pace of technological advancement. This panel unpacks the multifaceted challenges inherent in this endeavor, spotlighting the delicate equilibrium between fostering innovation and adhering to budgetary and regulatory confines. At its core, the discussion revolves around legacy systems migration...

This talk will provide an overview of the South African Quantum Technology Initiative and outline the national roadmap for quantum technologies in South Africa. The South African Quantum Technology Initiative (SA QUTI) is a national initiative funded by the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI). Its goal is to create the conditions for a globally competitive research environment in quantum technology and foster the growth of...