Tech Industry Luncheon: Leading Quantum Readiness From Innovation to Security
Date and Time
Friday Nov 14, 2025
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM CST
11:30 am - Check-in / Networking
12:00 - 1:00 pm - Program
Location
Prestonwood Country Club
15909 Preston Road
Dallas, TX 75248
Fees/Admission
$62.10 members
$82.80 prospective members
$517.50 table of eight (includes acknowledgement from podium)
Description
November's Tech Industry Luncheon is the kick off of our NEW Quantum Technology Forum!
Speakers include:
- State Senator Tan Parker on the Texas Quantum Initiative
- David Cardona, Co-founder, COO and General Counsel, Strangeworks
- David Wiese, Senior Director, IonQ
- Mitch Thornton, Executive Director of the Darwin Deason Institute for Cybersecurity at SMU
- Mike Thompson, CEO, QuantaCyber
By developing a quantum strategy and roadmap, you'll position your organization to not just adapt to technological change, but to proactively shape the future of innovation and cybersecurity. Join this dynamic session to discuss:
- Crafting the roadmap to prepare your organization to use quantum computing for innovation while understanding the immediate security implications;
- Developing a strategy to use quantum to accelerate innovation and competitive advantage;
- Preparing your organization for Y2Q – when quantum defeats encryption;
- Selecting quantum use cases and hybrid applications strategically;
- What is needed for a quantum-ready culture and workforce?