STEM Speaker Series Emerging Technologies: Quantum Computing

Join us for the third and final installment of our new Emerging Technologies series, highlighting the mystery of quantum computing. Garland Garris is senior vice president of Quantum Research and Technology Strategy at Tychon. Garris has worked in the quantum computing field for several years and founded the Quantum Security and Quantum Information Science program at Accenture Federal Services. He assists clients in exploring potential application of quantum computing and assessing risk posed by quantum computers to cryptography while working extensively with federal agencies in transitioning to Post-Quantum Cryptography. Garris has 30 years of professional experience, 15 of which were served within national security agencies. He has served as executive leader responsible for cybersecurity of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), as one of the founders of the FBI’s Insider Threat Center and provisioned implementation of multiple data science, investigative and analytic systems. Prior to federal service, Garland worked in Information Technology and law enforcement management at the state level. The STEM Speaker Series began in 2014 with a goal of communicating science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) research to all West Virginians. This event is hosted by STaR Division: Science, Technology & Research at the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission. For Fall 2026, we are introducing a new format with a three-part series focusing on one theme: Emerging Technologies. For more information or to register for upcoming events, please visit our website. The event is supported by the National Science Foundation under Award No. OIA 2242771 and is free to registered guests. Further information about parking can be found here. Free parking is available after 5 p.m. in city garages, including the nearby Summers Street Garage.