IonQ and the Association of University Research Parks are hosting an invite-only reception on Thursday, September 24, 2026, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at GrillMarx in College Park, Maryland, located in the lobby of The Hotel at 7777 Baltimore Avenue. The evening runs alongside Quantum World Congress but stands on its own. Conference registration is not required, so anyone in the research park, innovation district, or quantum technology community can attend. Doors open at 6:00 PM with check-in, followed by two hours of open networking. https://ionq.swoogo.com/AURPReceptioAtQWCByIonQ
The reception marks the launch of the AURP Quantum Tech Caucus, a new community for AURP members working inside quantum research hubs and across quantum and adjacent technologies throughout North America. The caucus gives research parks a shared forum as quantum moves from lab work toward commercial deployment, and the reception is the first chance for members to meet in person. Space is limited and attendance is by invitation. Questions and RSVP inquiries go to rsvp@ionq.co.