WORKSHOP

Unlocking Innovation with
Open System Architecture Quantum Computers

Wednesday 3rd September 2025

Location: ABQ Convention Center Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA  | Hybrid participation possible

Workshop Abstract

Join Qblox and TreQ at IEEE Quantum Week 2025 for our workshop, "Unlocking Innovation with Open System Architecture Quantum Computers."


We'll explore the critical transition from full-stack, monolithic quantum development to a more flexible, open architecture. Discover how this shift brings enhanced flexibility and vendor independence to faster innovation cycles, while also directly addressing the integration and standardization challenges involved. Participate and gain a practical framework for successfully implementing open architecture solutions, minimizing risks, and maximizing return on investment.

Want to join the workshop?

quantum open

Session 1 (90 mins.)
10:00-11:30

Agenda

Time     Speaker     Affiliation
10:00 Introduction by Mandy Birch Treq
10:15 Wouter Wesselink QuantWare
10:40 Damaz de Jong Qblox
11:05 Yuvraj Mohan  Rigetti 

Session 2 (90 mins.)
13:00-14:30

Time     Speaker     Affiliation
13:00 Introduction by Mandy Birch Treq
13:15 Dominic Lennon QuantrolOx
13:40 TBD Fermilab
14:05 Tommaso Demarie Entropica Labs

 

Session 3 (90 mins.)
15:00-16:30

Time     Speaker     Panel
15:00

Moderator:

Gibson Armstrong (TreQ)

Panelists:

Tommaso Demarie (Entropica)
TBD (Haiqu)
Erik Garcell (Classiq)
Michael Hayduk (Air Force Research Lab)

End users

15:30

Moderator:

Mandy Birch (TreQ) 

Panelists:

Wouter Wesselink (QuantWare)
Francesco Battistel (Qblox)
Samin Ishtiaq (Riverlane)
TBD (Maybell) 

Open architecture

 

Workshop Organizers

Julia Qblox (2)

Mandy Birch

CEO @ TreQ

Francesco 05622

Francesco Battistel

Roadmap Leader @ Qblox

gibson armstrong

Gibson Armstrong

Head of Enterprise Growth & Operations @ TreQ

Damaz de Jong

Damaz de Jong

Roadmap Leader @ Qblox

Workshop Abstract

This workshop reveals the critical shift from monolithic, full-stack quantum computing development to a modular, open architecture approach. Though full-stack offers close integration, it demands broad, in-house expertise; leads to soaring costs; and sacrifices flexibility through hard-coded design choices. An open architecture, by contrast, unlocks immense potential for specialization, leading to greater cost effectiveness, enhanced scalability, and a truly resilient supply chain.

We will delve into the quantum computer stack, exploring how its constituent parts, from QPUs and control electronics to software layers, can be strategically separated into distinct disciplines. This allows companies to leverage their core competencies in specific components. Such specialization not only accelerates development but also makes possible the creation of tailored quantum systems optimized for diverse applications. The workshop will address a key benefit of the open architecture paradigm: significant risk mitigation. Reliance on a single vendor’s full-stack solution creates vulnerability and market capture. An open approach diversifies the technology pipeline, offering protection against the impact of any single company and opening up a world of customer access for innovative startups.

Our exploration will center on the vital role of well-defined interfaces, thorough, rigorous component validation, and the collective pursuit of industry standards. We will also underscore the importance of system integrators in ensuring seamless interoperability between diverse components sourced from multiple vendors. Attendees will gain a practical framework for navigating the challenges and maximizing the transformative opportunities of open architecture in the rapidly evolving field of quantum computing, leading to faster innovation cycles and a stronger return on investment.