Meeting

Science Fair Series: Demystifying Quantum

Monday, December 8, 2025
Toby Melville/Reuters
Speakers
Gorjan Alagic

Associate Research Scientist, The Joint Center for Quantum Information and Computer Science and University of Maryland Institute for Advanced Computer Studies; Post-Quantum Cryptographer Coauthor, Status Report on the Fourth Round of the NIST Post-Quantum Cryptography Standardization Process, National Institute of Standards and Technology

Spyridon Michalakis

Mathematical Physicist, Institute for Quantum Information and Matter, California Institute of Technology (Caltech); Consultant and Science Advisor, Marvel Studios

Presider
Kat Duffy

Senior Fellow for Digital and Cyberspace Policy, Council on Foreign Relations

Introductory Remarks
Michael Froman

President, Council on Foreign Relations; CFR Member

Quantum technologies are redefining the landscape of science and policy. National leading experts Spyridon Michalakis and Gorjan Alagic explore the foundations of this emerging field and its implications for innovation, security, and global governance. All members, science experts or not, are welcome to join this session.

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