Welcome to Quantum Orange County
Quantum OC is intended to be a project of the QOISC.
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The QOISC (formerly the OISC) has been associated with the OSSC since it's inception in 2003 and has been at the forefront of the Orange County's Optics Education & Public Outreach and Workforce Development programs.
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As described on the Quantum California webpage, there is a state wide effort, known as Quantum California, ​a Southern California Quantum Alliance and now most recently a Quantum City Irvine program. Quantum OC will fill the gap and focus on quantum awareness and projects mainly within the boarders of Orange County.
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On May 18-19, 2026 there will be a meeting at UC San Diego called 'Quantum San Diego Convening' hosted by the Qualcomm Institute and Quantum California.
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AREAS OF INTEREST:​
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Communications and Networks Cybersecurity Computer Science & Engineering Materials Development & Chemistry
Biophysics Medical Devices & Health Physics Drug Discovery Finance, Cryptocurrencies, Blockchain Technologies
Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Robotics, Supply Chain & Logistics, Legal & Ethics
Automation Advanced Sensors Workforce Development, Education & Public Outreach Fundamental Math & Physics
What would you do if you had local access to a physical quantum network?
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Download a white paper about the new Quantum Network in Albuquerque New Mexico and learn what is happening.
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A general Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) will be drafted to guide the relationships between QOC and other OC entities that wish to collaborate with QOC. In general this MOU will have:
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1. Purpose
The purpose of these MOUs will be to establish non-binding frameworks for collaboration between Quantum OC and Partners to briefly state shared objectives like: advance quantum technology education, workforce development, research partnerships, community outreach, and joint events in Orange County and surrounding communities.
​2. Scope of Collaboration
Joint Activities: The Parties agree to cooperate on the following activities
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Develop and deliver educational programs and workshops on quantum science and technology.
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Organize public events, seminars, and networking sessions to connect industry, academia, and government.
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Support workforce development and internship opportunities for local students.
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Share relevant resources, facilities, curriculum materials, and subject-matter expertise.
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Explore joint grant applications and funding opportunities.
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Each Party will identify a primary point of contact to coordinate activities and scheduling.
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This webpage is not yet complete, but has been posted at this time in case anyone happens to read it.
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​You can also click on the link below and download the slides for my presentation I will be giving on May 20th
(details on Homepage.)
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Quantum 20 Computing, Communications, Sensors & Workforce Development - an Overview pdf
A video of this presentation is here.
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