ATARC

The Convergence of Quantum Computing Technologies AI and Blockchain
2025-11-04 13:30 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | To Be Announced
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Quantum Speaker Series Presents:
The Convergence of Quantum Computing Technologies AI and Blockchain
November 4th, 2025 | 1:30-2:00 PM ET

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About this Webinar:

Quantum computing technologies are advancing at a rapid pace. Dr. King will highlight new advancements in applying annealing quantum computing and hybrid-quantum technology to address real-world problems across business and science. Dr. King will also explore the potential for quantum computing to improve AI efficiency and model performance, as well as how the technology could provide new capabilities for Blockchain.

Speaker:

Dr. Andrew King
Senior Distinguished Scientist at D-Wave Quantum Inc.

Dr. Andrew King is Senior Distinguished Scientist at D-Wave, where he has led groundbreaking research in quantum annealing and optimization since 2013. He has a PhD in Computer Science from McGill University and a Master’s in Computer Science from the University of Toronto. His research background is in graph theory, where he contributed to the proof of the long-standing Lovasz-Plummer conjecture, following a variety of results in graph colouring and decomposition during his doctorate at McGill University.

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Threat Intelligence Working Group
2025-11-18 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-02 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-16 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Join ATARC’s Threat Intelligence Working Group bi-weekly, Tuesday morning meeting. For more information on ATARC Working Groups, contact our Working Group Team at workinggroups@atarc.org.

SCRM Working Group
2025-11-19 11:30 - 12:30, 2025-12-03 11:30 - 12:30, 2025-12-17 11:30 - 12:30 | Virtual
Join ATARC’s SCRM Working Group bi-weekly, Wednesday afternoon meeting. For more information on ATARC Working Groups, contact our Working Group Team at workinggroups@atarc.org.

DevSecOps Working Group
2025-11-19 14:30 - 15:30, 2025-12-03 14:30 - 15:30, 2025-12-17 14:30 - 15:30 | Virtual
Join ATARC’s DevSecOps Working Group bi-weekly, Wednesday afternoon meeting. For more information on ATARC Working Groups, contact our Working Group Team at workinggroups@atarc.org.

Global Quantum Working Group
2025-11-19 15:30 - 16:00, 2025-12-17 15:30 - 16:00 | To Be Announced
Join ATARC’s Global Quantum Working Group monthly, Wednesday afternoon meeting. For more information on ATARC Working Groups contact ATARC’s, Working Group Manager, Elizabeth Wyckoff, at ewyckoff@atarc.org.

Public Sector Workforce Modernization Summit
2025-11-20 07:30 - 15:00 | Carahsoft Conference & Collaboration Center, 11493 Sunset Hills Rd, Reston, VA, 20190, United States
Public Sector Workforce Modernization Summit

November 20th, 2025 | 8:00am – 2:30pm ET | Carahsoft Conference and Collaboration Center
**6 CPE Credits Available

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New Landing Page and Registration!
Thank you for your interest in our November 20th event. Please see the URL below to find our new landing page and registration details!
https://events.atarc.org/workforce-mod-25/

Zero Trust Working Group
2025-11-20 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-18 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Join ATARC’s Zero Trust Working Group monthly, Thursday morning meeting. For more information on ATARC Working Groups contact ATARC’s Working Group Manager, Elizabeth Wyckoff, at ewyckoff@atarc.org.

cATO Working Group Meeting
2025-11-20 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-12-04 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-12-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Join ATARC’s cATO Working Group kickoff. For more information on ATARC Working Groups, contact our Working Group Team at workinggroups@atarc.org.

Identity Management Working Group
2025-11-21 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-12-05 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-12-19 10:30 - 11:30 | Virtual
Join ATARC’s Identity Management Working Group bi-weekly, Friday morning meeting. For more information on ATARC Working Groups contact ATARC’s, Working Group Manager, Elizabeth Wyckoff, at ewyckoff@atarc.org.

Fraud Detection and Mitigation Working Group
2025-11-27 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-12-11 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-12-25 10:30 - 11:30 | Virtual
Join ATARC’s Fraud Working Group bi-weekly, Thursday morning meeting. For more information on ATARC Working Groups, contact our Working Group Team at workinggroups@atarc.org.

Insider Risk Working Group
2025-11-27 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-12-11 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Join ATARC’s Insider Risk Working Group bi-weekly, Thursday afternoon meeting. For more information on ATARC Working Groups, contact ATARC’s Working Group Manager, Elizabeth Wyckoff, at ewyckoff@atarc.org.

ATARC Cybersecurity Education & Workforce Development Working Group
2025-12-05 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
Join ATARC’s Cybersecurity Education & Workforce Development Working Group monthly, Friday afternoon meeting. For more information on ATARC Working Groups contact ATARC’s Working Group Manager, Elizabeth Wyckoff, at ewyckoff@atarc.org.

Quantum Speaker Series Presents: Quantum Computing for Optimizing Logistics & Warehouse Operations
2025-12-09 13:30 - 14:00 | Virtual
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Quantum Speaker Series Presents: Quantum Computing for Optimizing Logistics & Warehouse Operations
December 9, 2025 | 1:30 – 2:00 PM ET

December 9

About This Webinar:

E-commerce efficiency hinges on warehouse automation, but order scheduling becomes computationally intractable as operations scale. This talk presents a quantum annealing solution that reduces order fulfillment time by up to 66% in simulated environments (validated on D-Wave hardware). The custom designed QUBO model enables you to efficiently solve the warehouse optimization problem via CPU, GPU and QPU – all while taking into consideration the constraints inherent to both the optimization problem and the current limitations of available quantum computers. The framework is hardware-agnostic, scalable to 1000+ stacks, and adaptable across industries.
Open Q&A discussion.

Speaker:

Vardaan Sahgal
Quantum Software & Solutions Head, The Washington Institute for STEM, Entrepreneurship and Research (WISER)

Vardaan Sahgal leads the Quantum Solutions Launchpad at WISER, where he accelerates enterprise quantum adoption by building strategies, driving joint R&D, and connecting global technology communities. His work bridges theoretical physics, applied research, and industry deployment, with a focus on turning emerging science into measurable impact.
Vardaan’s journey began in theoretical atomic physics, evolving into a career that has delivered more than 17 industry pilots with Fortune 500 companies, national labs, and government agencies. He has incubated three startups, built an ecosystem of over 85 partners, and guided organizations in navigating the path from experimentation to real-world quantum advantage.
Recognized internationally as a Young Pioneer in Quantum Technology Under 30 (2024), he has spoken at leading forums, including Q2B, IEEE, Quantum.Tech, and the Indo-German Quantum Policy Dialogue. His contributions have earned him the Global Community Choice Award from IBM (2021) for advancing quantum circuit efficiency and exploring early business use cases in the NISQ era.
In addition to his role at WISER, Vardaan is a member of the Open Quantum Institute, a Qiskit Advocate at IBM, and an active contributor to the global quantum ecosystem. He has previously held research and teaching roles at MIT, IIT Delhi, NSUT, and the University of Delhi.

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Public Sector CIO Summit
2025-12-11 08:00 - 14:30 | Carahsoft Conference & Collaboration Center, 11493 Sunset Hills Rd, Reston, VA, 20190, United States
Public Sector CIO Summit

December 11, 2025 | 8:00am – 2:30pm ET | Carahsoft Conference and Collaboration Center
**6 CPE Credits Available

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URL: https://events.atarc.org/cio-summit25/

ATARC Cyber AI Convergence Working Group Virtual Roundtable
2025-12-16 13:00 - 14:15 | Virtual
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ATARC is excited to kick off our Cyber AI Convergence Working Group with an exclusive virtual roundtable featuring a curated panel of government leaders in the integration of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity spaces. This inaugural session will help shape the group’s direction and set its key priorities moving forward.

Held under the Chatham House Rule, this candid and collaborative discussion will provide a unique opportunity to surface insights that will directly influence the Working Group’s future initiatives and focus areas.

Panelists:

Martin Stanley

AI and Cybersecurity Researcher
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

Theresa Kinney

SEWP Deputy Program Director
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

Dr. Steven Harrison

AI, Cybersecurity, and Technology Doctoral Professor
Capitol Technology University

Anil Chaudhry

Senior Advisor, Artificial Intelligence
U.S. Government

Murat Kantarcioglu, Ph.D.

Professor, and CCI Faculty Fellow
The Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Department of Computer Science

Scott Orton

CEO
Owl Cyber Defense

Additional panelists will be added following agency approval.

About the Working Group:

ATARC’s Cyber-AI Convergence Working Group unites leaders from government, industry, and academia to accelerate the integration of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. Its mission is to strengthen national resilience by advancing cybersecurity for AI applications, while also leveraging AI to enhance the cybersecurity ecosystem. The group will focus on secure data ecosystems, workforce readiness, operational scale, and modernized authorization, ensuring trustworthy, resilient, and mission-ready adoption of AI in cybersecurity.

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