We are a community of industry leaders and quantum innovators accelerating the applications of quantum by Leveraging the unique convergence of technology and science in Massachusetts.

See the recap of 2nd edition of the convergence quantum conference (CQII) on 03.24.26.

The Convergence Center for Applied Quantum creates the industry collaborations that unlock the greatest potential for quantum applications. With a current focus on applications in the life sciences, we approach quantum from an industry first perspective, working closely with life sciences leaders to explore promising applications using applied quantum. Our industry advisory board includes leaders in the life sciences, investors and researchers, who, together, create an interdisciplinary community of experts.

Convergence Quantum II Speakers

  • Mark Adams

    PARTNER, TWO BEAR CAPITAL

  • Vinny Beranek

    PARTNER, ENGINE VENTURES

  • Larissa Bifano

    PARTNER, DLA PIPER

  • Sella Brosch, MD

    CEO, NVISION

  • Nicholas Burns

    FORMER AMBASSADOR TO CHINA; VICE CHAIR, THE COHEN GROUP

  • Bruce Church, PhD

    CHIEF MATHEMATICS OFFICER AND EVP, RESEARCH AND EARLY DEVELOPMENT, AITIA

  • Tyler Fohrman

    CHIEF OF STAFF, GLASSWING VENTURES

  • Alexey Galda, PhD

    ASSOCIATE SCIENTIFIC DIRECTOR, QUANTUM ALGORITHMS AND APPLICATIONS, MODERNA

  • Hrant Gharibyan, PhD

    CEO, BLUEQUBIT

  • Shayne Gilbert

    FOUNDER, THE CONVERGENCE CENTER FOR APPLIED QUANTUM; PRESIDENT, FUTURE FORWARD EVENTS

  • Kristina Kitko, PhD

    DIRECTOR OF VENTURE SCIENCE, ELI LILLY AND COMPANY

  • Emily Knight

    CEO & PRESIDENT, THE ENGINE

  • Tim Menke

    TECHNICAL PROGRAM MANAGER, GOOGLE QUANTUM AI

  • Vinit Nijhawan

    MANAGING DIRECTOR, MASS VENTURES

  • Eric Paley

    SECRETARY OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS

  • Varun Ramdevan

    EXTERNAL INNOVATION AND PARTNERSHIPS, ENTERPRISE TECHNOLOGY, JOHNSON & JOHNSON

  • Sanjoy Ray

    CHIEF SCIENCE OFFICER, PEXMACHINA

  • Travis Scholten, PhD

    TECHNICAL LEAD, PUBLIC SECTOR, IBM

  • Woody Sherman

    CHIEF INNOVATION OFFICER, PSITHERA

  • Stacy Swider

    VICE PRESIDENT, INVESTMENTS, MASSVENTURES

  • Ramani Varanasi

    CEO, LIBRIS INNVOATIONS

The Convergence Center for Applied Quantum Computing is produced by the team that has hosted the Convergence Forum, an annual invitation-only gathering of life sciences executives, since 2004. Find out more about the program and those who attend here.