Global Quantum Forum in the Windy City

For years, I studied the abandoned U.S. Steel South Works site, searching for a BIG IDEA that could bring it back to life. I imagined a lot of possibilities, but even in my wildest dreams I couldn’t have envisioned a better fit than creating one of the world’s largest centers for quantum technology right here in Chicago.

That’s why it was such a privilege to sponsor the second annual Global Quantum Forum in the Windy City. Leaders from science, business, government, and national security gathered around a simple but powerful question: How can quantum technology help solve the world’s hardest problems?

This year’s theme, “Solving Grand Challenges,” wasn’t just a slogan. It reflected the remarkable conversations and momentum that filled the forum. The potential of quantum computing is becoming real, and Chicago is positioning itself at the center of that future.

I’m especially energized that CRG and Related Midwest embraced this visionary strategy, with Governor Pritzker providing the leadership to bring the project forward and secure PsiQuantum as the anchor tenant. It took bold thinking and real collaboration to transform a once-abandoned industrial site into a place where the next generation of innovation will take shape.

It’s also rewarding to see our design-build team helping turn that vision into reality. Clayco and LJC are proud to be part of bringing Quantum Shore Chicago to life on the South Side. Watching this historic property rise again, this time as one of the most significant concentrations of quantum activity anywhere in the nation, is a reminder that great cities reinvent themselves by investing in the future while honoring their past.

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