ORNL’s Oak Ridge Lab Hosted 184 At Quantum Computing User Forum

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, chief operating officer of the DOE’s Quantum Science Center, noted the forum’s growth reflects QCUP’s expansion.

QCUP Program Enables Broad Scientific Research Access

The Quantum Computing User Program (QCUP) is removing barriers to entry in quantum research by providing cloud-based access to powerful systems. This strategy allows scientists worldwide to explore quantum applications without needing to physically possess expensive hardware. QCUP is a component of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Quantum User Expansion for Science and Technology initiative, designed to broaden participation in quantum computing for scientific purposes.