Join us at the June Chicago Cloud Computing Meetup, where Brad Henderson (Founding CEO of P33) will present “Chicago and the Quantum Age” and explore why Chicago is becoming a major center for quantum innovation, investment, and commercialization.

Event Details

• Date: Thursday, June 18, 2026
• Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM CDT
• Location: Microsoft Chicago Office (Aon Center), 200 E Randolph St, Suite 200, Chicago, IL 60601

Presentation

Chicago and the Quantum Age

By accelerating the disruption already underway in cloud and AI, quantum technology is poised to reshape the global economy over the next decade by solving classes of problems that remain out of reach for classical supercomputers.

In this session, Brad will walk through how Chicago has positioned itself as a global hub for quantum innovation, from the Chicago Quantum Exchange to the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park on the former South Works site. He will cover how the region is building momentum across quantum hardware, software, research, and commercialization, including efforts involving PsiQuantum, DARPA, IBM, Infleqtion, Diraq, and Pasqal.

If you want a practical view of where the quantum ecosystem is heading and why Chicago matters in that story, this session will give you a useful overview of the technology landscape and the broader quantum economy taking shape around it.

Speaker: Brad Henderson

Brad Henderson is the founding CEO of P33, where he leads the nonprofit’s work to advance Chicago’s global technology leadership and inclusive economic growth. Before joining P33, he was a senior partner and managing director at Boston Consulting Group in Chicago. He also serves in leadership roles across the Chicago civic, business, and higher education community.

Event Highlights

• Learn why quantum technology is becoming strategically important alongside cloud and AI
• Understand how Chicago is building a large-scale quantum innovation ecosystem
• Explore the roles of research, hardware, software, and commercialization in the quantum economy
• See how initiatives like the Chicago Quantum Exchange and IQMP fit into the broader landscape
• Network with fellow cloud and emerging technology professionals in the Chicago area

Registration and Building Security

Registration required: Please include your full first and last name when you register. Building security at the Aon Center requires this information to grant you access.

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About the Meetup

The Chicago Cloud Computing Meetup brings together developers, architects, and IT professionals interested in cloud technologies. Our meetings feature presentations on cloud platforms, best practices, and emerging trends in cloud and AI, along with time for networking and community building.