Quantum Technologies for National Security Applications

A congressional briefing hosted by Senator Tammy Baldwin

Mark Eriksson explains UW–Madison quantum computing equipment to Lt. Gen. Joe Hartman of U.S. Cyber Command. — Professor Mark Eriksson discusses UW–Madison’s quantum computing research during a campus visit from U.S. Cyber Command.

Join UW–Madison scientists and technologists for a briefing on the national security applications of quantum technologies. Leading experts in quantum science will discuss current developments and the future of quantum technologies for national security applications. The briefing will highlight work underway at UW–Madison and discuss what is needed to maintain and grow U.S. dominance in quantum technology. A moderated panel discussion with Q&A from attendees will follow the briefing.

Details

Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Time: 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Location: U.S. Capitol Visitor Center, SVC 214

Refreshments will be provided. Registration is strongly recommended. Walk-in attendance will be accommodated as space allows.

Speakers

Mikhail Kats
Jack St. Clair Kilby Professor and Antoine-Bascom Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
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Matthew Otten
Assistant Professor of Physics at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and leader of the Otten Group.
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Mark Saffman
Johannes Rydberg Professor of Physics at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
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Mark Eriksson
John Bardeen Professor, Steenbock Professor of Physics, and Director of the Wisconsin Quantum Institute at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
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Panel moderated by Greg Keenan of the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation

Questions

For questions about the event, please contact Laura Phillips, Director of Congressional Affairs, at lmphillips@wisc.edu.