DOE's Dario Gil Highlights Quantum Computing Roadmap Report

• DOE advisers have issued a science-first quantum plan
• The report backs diversity across quantum hardware platforms
• The 2026 FedCiv Summit will spotlight AI and other federal civilian IT priorities

Dario Gil, under secretary for science at the Department of Energy, said a new report from the Office of Science Advisory Committee, or SCAC, lays out a phased plan for developing quantum computers that can advance scientific research. 

Federal civilian agencies continue to evaluate how emerging technologies such as quantum computing and AI can strengthen mission outcomes and scientific discovery. DOE Chief Information Officer Dawn Zimmer, a 2026 Wash100 awardee, will deliver a keynote address at the Potomac Officers Club’s 2026 FedCiv Summit on Oct. 29. Emily Burdick, acting director of DOE’s Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response, will also join a panel discussion on AI and data sharing across federal missions. Book your spot now to hear from leaders shaping federal civilian modernization priorities.

In a Sept. 17 blog post, Gil wrote that the report shows quantum computing has reached a turning point as the technology moves beyond fundamental laboratory work toward practical scientific use.