The MIT Club of Southwest Florida
welcomes the All Ivy+ community to a luncheon gathering

Realizing the Promise of Quantum Computation
featuring Dr. William D. Oliver, Ph.D.

February 20, 2026
11:30 AM - 2:00 PM EST

Eagle Creek Golf & Country Club
601 Eagle Creek Drive, Naples, Florida 34113

Quantum computing is poised to transform how we tackle the world’s most complex problems—from materials discovery to secure communications and beyond. But how close are we to making it truly practical? Join Dr. William Oliver of MIT for an accessible and inspiring look at today’s breakthroughs, challenges, and what the future may hold in realizing useful quantum computers.

William D. Oliver

Professor of Physics
Henry Ellis Warren (1894) Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Dr. Oliver is the Henry Ellis Warren Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and Professor of Physics at MIT, Director of the Center for Quantum Engineering, and co-founder of Atlantic Quantum (acquired by Google in 2025). His career has bridged groundbreaking academic research and real-world innovation in quantum technology.

Agenda:

11:30 AM - Socialize
12:00 noon - Lunch
1:00 PM - Presentation

Please register no later than February 16, 2026

$50.00 per person

All registrations completed through the MIT Club of Southwest Florida website.