[Dec 16] Notice of MIT Special Guest Lecture: "Quantum Computing: Research & Entrepreneurship at MIT"
Overview
Date and time
Wednesday, December 16, 2026 , 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Venue
Digital Multi-Purpose Hall, 2nd Floor, West Building 9, Ookayama Campus
Guest Speaker
Prof. William Oliver (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)
Program
15:00–16:30 Lecture (Digital Multi-Purpose Hall)
16:30–17:00 Networking (Collaboration Room)
Target Audience
Students, faculty, and staff of Science Tokyo; students, faculty, and staff of other universities; corporate representatives, investors, and members of other institutions/organizations
Language
English (with Japanese subtitles)
The Center for Startup Education at Institute of Science Tokyo will host a special guest lecture featuring Professor William Oliver from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) on Wednesday, December 16, 2026.
In this lecture, Prof. Oliver will share his hands-on experience spanning world-leading quantum computing research, the founding of his startup "Atlantic Quantum" backed by MIT's venture capital firm "The Engine," and its acquisition (EXIT) by Google. He will discuss the reality of entrepreneurship and commercialization at the intersection of top-tier academic research and deep tech.
Additionally, Professor Michael Cusumano from the MIT Sloan School of Management will join the networking session in the second half of the event.
We cordially invite students, faculty, and staff of Science Tokyo, as well as participants from other universities, corporate representatives, and investors to attend.
Contact
Center for Startup Education