Computing at the Quantum Advantage Frontier

Continued advances in the scale, quality, and speed of commercial quantum computers have pushed such machines toward an era of quantum advantage, where quantum computers will deliver solutions to practical, real-world computational tasks. This talk will highlight IBM Quantum's leadership toward advantage, surveying our roadmap to large-scale, error-corrected quantum computers and the subsystem hardware enabling this scaling. With respect to hardware, we will provide a perspective on critical areas for component manufacturers to support in the quantum supply chain. 

Bio: David Lokken-Toyli is a principal research scientist at IBM Quantum, leading infrastructural technology development for large-scale quantum computers. Previously at IBM, David held roles as the first system lead for Heron, IBM Quantum's flagship processor from 2024-2025, and as a technical lead for qubit readout. An experimental physicist by training, David performed postdoctoral studies at UC Berkeley and obtained a PhD at UC Santa Barbara.

The Next Renaissance

Embark on a journey to experience the transformative power of AI, the most profound leap in the history of technology that has already begun to redefine the future of business and humanity. In his compelling keynote, Zack underscores the parallels between the historical renaissance and the current AI-driven revolution, highlighting how technology is reshaping industries, organizations, the workforce, and our very way of life.

Zack counters the conventional dystopian narrative of AI, sharing a positive vision of the future that offers the potential for game-changing innovation, opportunity, and human potential. He demystifies the latest technological advancements, offering a clear understanding of AI’s unique power, its trajectory and profound implications for both businesses and individuals. 

This talk will leave your organization inspired and equipped with insights and actionable strategies to harness AI’s potential, positioning you to thrive amidst rapid advancements.

Key takeaways: 

• Comprehensive overview of AI’s evolution and transformative business implications
• Deep understanding of the current AI landscape and its future trajectory
• Insight into how AI will shape humanity at both organizational and individual levels
• Actionable strategies to future-proof your team amidst rapid AI advancement

Bio: Zack Kass is a futurist, AI thought leader, advisor, keynote speaker, and the former Head of Go-To-Market at OpenAI. With over 15 years of experience in AI, he has led teams at some of the industry’s most influential companies. As the CEO and founder of ZK.AI Advisory, Zack now works with Fortune 1,000 boardrooms and executive teams—including Coca-Cola, Morgan Stanley, and Amgen—to help leaders navigate the rapidly evolving AI landscape.

Zack’s mission is to ensure individuals, businesses, and governments are active participants in the AI-powered future by making the technology both understandable and actionable. He is recognized as one of the foremost thinkers in applied AI, with his insights featured in Fortune, Newsweek, Entrepreneur, AdAge, and Business Insider.

Previously, as Head of Go-To-Market at OpenAI, Zack led the teams responsible for sales, partnerships, and customer success, turning the company’s cutting-edge research into real-world business solutions. He has personally advised executives across dozens of industries on deploying AI at scale.

Beyond his advisory work, Zack also supports AI education and research at the University of Virginia. He holds a BA from the University of California, Berkeley, and currently resides in Santa Barbara, California.

Topics:

• Leveraging AI For Good

• The Innovator's Dilemma: Navigating Our AI Future

• AI Strategy Simplified

• Applying AI: Game-Changing Insights & Practical Solutions for a Better World

• The Next Renaissance

Finding the Funny

It’s time to sit back, relax and laugh as Comedian and Keynote Speaker Jan McInnis offers up her hilarious humor on work, family and day-to-day life! Jan will also include some fun tips on humor and health (they’re finding out that laughing actually burns calories!), and tips on how to find humor in your personal and professional life. Jan was featured in the "Wall Street Journal," the Washington Post, and the Huffington Post for her clean humor, and she has shared her humor keynotes with thousands of organizations. She is also an established comedy writer who has sold material to everyone on the planet from Jay Leno's Tonight Show monologue to radio, syndicated cartoon strips, and even guests on the Jerry Springer Show (her parents are proud!). “Finding the Funny” will leave you uplifted and energized!

Bio: Jan McInnis, has written for Jay Leno’s Tonight Show monologue as well as many other people, places and groups – radio, TV, syndicated cartoon strips, guests on the Jerry Springer show (her parents are proud!). For the past 25+ years she’s traveled the country as a keynote speaker, and comedian sharing her unique and practical tips on how to use humor in business (yes it’s a business skill!).  Jan has spoken to thousands of organizations from the Federal Reserve Banks to the Mayo Clinic. She is author of two books: “Finding The Funny Fast,” and “Convention Comedian,” and has been heard on hundreds of radio stations.  Jan was also featured in the Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, and the Huffington Post for her clean comedy.