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The primary subject of this article is quantum computing, specifically focusing on the expansion of user access, hybrid workflows, and community building within the scientific ecosystem. It details how the Quantum Computing User Program (QCUP) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory facilitates global collaboration between researchers and hardware providers like IBM and IonQ. TechPulse take: The seventh annual Quantum Computing User Forum demonstrated significant growth in participation, underscoring the strategic shift toward democratizing access to quantum systems via cloud-based platforms. By integrating quantum capabilities with high-performance computing, these hybrid workflows are becoming essential for advancing scientific discovery without requiring physical possession of expensive hardware.
ORNL’s Oak Ridge lab hosted 184 at quantum computing user forum

Researchers, software developers and technology leaders from across the global quantum computing ecosystem gathered at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory in July for the seventh annual Quantum Computing User Forum, which welcomed 184 attendees. The event highlighted ORNL’s leadership in advancing the future of computing through quantum technologies integrated with high-performance computing.
One hundred and eighty-four researchers, developers, and technology leaders convened at Oak Ridge National Laboratory in July for the seventh annual Quantum Computing User Forum. The event highlighted the expanding role of quantum computing in scientific research, with attendees sharing discoveries enabled by the Quantum Computing User Program, which provides cloud-based access to quantum systems globally. “This year’s Quantum Computing User Forum was the most attended yet,” said Claire Marvinney, an ORNL research scientist who co-organized the event. Josh Cunningham,…
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