ORNL Hosts Southeast Quantum Conference

The Department of Energy's (DOE) Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) convened scientists, engineers and technology leaders for the 2026 Southeastern Quantum Conference (SQC), bringing together experts from academia, national laboratories, industry and government to advance quantum information science and strengthen collaborations that support U.S. competitiveness. Hosted by ORNL, the three-day conference focused on quantum networking, quantum computing, quantum sensing, quantum materials and national security. Through plenary presentations, technical sessions and panel discussions, participants explored how quantum technologies are converging with artificial intelligence and high-performance computing to accelerate scientific discovery and transition research into real-world applications. The conference also highlighted partnerships that support DOE's…