Quantum Utility: Engineering the Leap from Lab to Datacenter

Join the American Physical Society [https://www.aps.org/](APS) for the next event in its quarterly Austin Community Meetup series, designed to strengthen connections between academia, industry, and the region’s growing deep-tech ecosystem. The May 28 meetup will feature a panel discussion on: Quantum Utility: Engineering the Leap from Lab to Datacenter The conversation will be moderated by Thien-An Nguyen [https://www.linkedin.com/in/thien-an-nguyen-26204220/], CTO, ORCA Computing, and will include: * Dr. Zak Burkley, [https://www.linkedin.com/in/zakary-b-41127851/] Senior Staff Scientist — Beacon Photonics Inc. * Dr. Xiuling Li [https://www.linkedin.com/in/xiuling-li-49a29945/], Truchard Foundation Chair Professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering — The University of Texas at Austin * Dr. Brian Mattis [https://www.linkedin.com/in/bmattis/], Senior Director, Nanofabrication — Photonic Inc. * Chris Sutton [https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-sutton-662308a2/], Quantum Control System Architect — Keysight * Dr. Kyle Thompson [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-thompson-27829945/], CTO — Maybell Quantum Industries Quantum technologies are rapidly moving beyond foundational physics experiments toward deployable computing systems, yet a significant gap remains between laboratory breakthroughs and the infrastructure required for industrial-scale deployment. This discussion brings together leaders from academia and industry to explore what it takes to move from benchtop prototypes to rack-mounted systems operating within modern computing environments—and what role Austin’s growing quantum ecosystem can play. Key themes include: * Engineering pathways from laboratory prototypes to deployable quantum systems * Control electronics, cryogenic platforms, and enabling infrastructure at scale * Workforce and systems integration challenges across academia and industry * The role of regional ecosystems like Austin in supporting quantum deployment Held at Capital Factory in downtown Austin, the event offers engaging dialogue, high-impact networking, and cross-sector collaboration. The program is open to physicists, researchers, engineers, startups, investors, and the broader technology community. Enjoy a hosted bar, covered parking, and heavy hors d’oeuvres while networking before and after the panel discussion. Thank you to our partners: * Contributing Partner: ORCA Computing [https://orcacomputing.com/] * Supporting Partner: Austin Women in Technology (AWT) [https://awtaustin.org/]