Quantum Architecture lecture series

Building the Modern Quantum Architecture

with Dr. Matthias Troyer

Designed for technical leaders across disciplines, this lecture series explores the principles and possibilities of quantum computing—from architecture to applications. New episodes will be added regularly, so bookmark this page to view future lectures as the series evolves.

Part 1

Utility-scale quantum applications

November 10, 2025

Where is quantum computing heading—and what will it take to reach utility scale? Dr. Matthias Troyer charts the path from theory to transformative applications.

Diagram showing quantum computing connected to AI and high‑performance computing (HPC) workflows
Part 2

Utility-scale quantum architecture

November 17, 2025

How do you build a utility-scale quantum computer? Join Dr. Matthias Troyer on a journey from high-level code to qubit control—and explore the architecture behind it.  

Illustration of a data center with stacked layers labeled Compute Hardware, Azure, Cloud Services, Developer Tools, and Hyperscale Workloads
Part 3

Quantum Resource Estimation

December 1, 2025

How big does a quantum computer need to be to solve a real problem? Dr. Matthias Troyer explains how quantum resource estimation guides full-stack design.

Bloch sphere showing quantum states and qubit trajectory
Part 4

High-performance quantum computing

December 15, 2025

Discover how quantum computing will draw on hard-won HPC insights to achieve speed, scalability, and performance for the next era of computing.

Cryogenic quantum computing hardware in a data center, surrounded by server racks and cabling infrastructure.
Part 5

Scalable quantum architecture

April 14, 2026

How do we translate quantum instructions all the way down to the control signals for physical qubits—and what tradeoffs must we make as we push toward utility scale?

Quantum circuit diagram with interconnected gates labeled Z and X, measurement symbols, and qubit lines marked D0, A0, and D1 on a purple-to-blue gradient background.
Upcoming Episode

Balancing the Cost of Utility-Scale Quantum Computing

Coming Soon

Learn how the cost of quantum computation affects quantum architecture and determines which problems we can solve.

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