Insider Brief
The Quantum Economic Development Consortium’s 2026 Quantum Technology Showcase on the Hill brought together U.S. policymakers, federal officials and leading quantum companies to demonstrate the growing commercial and strategic importance of quantum technologies.
The event followed recent White House quantum initiatives and highlighted quantum computing, communications, sensing and enabling technologies as Congress considers reauthorizing the National Quantum Initiative Act and agencies implement new federal quantum policies.
Discussions and demonstrations focused on practical challenges for scaling the U.S. quantum ecosystem, including supply chain resilience, workforce development, acquisition pathways and broader access to quantum computing resources.
PRESS RELEASE — Following a landmark year for U.S. quantum policy and innovation, the Quantum Economic Development Consortium (QED-C®) brought together senior government officials, bipartisan members of Congress, federal agency leaders and leading quantum companies Tuesday for the 2026 Quantum Technology Showcase on the Hill.
