➔ About Us
Unlocking the potential of quantum technology
Quantum Australia is the national industry growth centre for quantum technology, established to accelerate the commercialisation, adoption and global competitiveness of Australia’s quantum sector.
As Australia’s national coordinating platform for quantum, we bring together researchers, startups, end-user industries, investors and government to connect capability with opportunity. By aligning the ecosystem, we help transform world-leading research into real-world applications, globally competitive companies and long-term economic growth.
Our role is to help organisations understand where quantum technologies can create value, connect them with the right expertise, and build the partnerships that accelerate commercialisation and industry adoption.
Through nationally delivered programs, end-user engagement and ecosystem coordination, Quantum Australia is helping build sovereign capability, strengthen productivity and position Australia as a global leader in the quantum economy.
Australia's premier global quantum conference
Advancing the
Global Quantum Economy
17–18 February 2027 · Main Conference, Sydney
19 February 2027 · Quantum & Government, Canberra
11-24 February 2027 · National Event Series
Quantum Australia
Quantum Australia is a champion for Australian quantum capability, creating a pipeline of new ventures, diverse talent, real-world use cases and partnerships. Backed by the Department of Industry, Science and Resources, state governments, and 13 university partners, we support and promote Australia’s quantum interests on the global stage with a unified voice for the entire ecosystem.
We bridge the gap between world-class research and commercial success by coordinating efforts across universities and translating breakthrough science into practical applications and globally competitive companies.
Through national collaboration, use case discovery, commercialisation and coordination, we accelerate the development and adoption of quantum technologies across industries.
Petra Andrén, CEO, quantum World Congress 2026
Quantum Australia Team
Chief Executive Officer
National Program Coordination & Leads
Partnership Development Coordination
Ecosystem Development Coordination
New Ventures Program Lead
Partnerships Team
New South Wales Node
Queensland Node
South Australia Node
Victoria Node
Victoria Node
New South Wales Node
Western Australia Node
Australian Capital Territory Node
Queensland Node
Powering the mission
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Danka Hundzova (WA)
Emelia Christofidis (NSW)
Helena Wescombe-Down (SA)
Nicola Jones-Crossley (QLD)
Olivia Dennis (VIC)
Claudia Nicoletti (ACT)
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Joanne Elliott - National Marketing Lead
Mohamed Eltarras - Systems and Data Manager
Peta Melki - Program Administrator
Samantha Swinfield - Impact Analysis Lead
Mina Tang - Senior Manager -
Elise Barker - QLD Node
Joseph Dodd - VIC Node
Piers Lincoln - SA Node
Professor Andrew Truscott - ACT Node
Professor Jingbo Wang - WA Node
Pauline Woo - NSW Node
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QUANTUM PARTNERS
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Microsoft
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Quintessence Labs
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Rigetti
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Quantum Brilliance
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Quantinuum
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Diraq
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Silicon Quantum Computing
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Riverlane
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Infleqtion
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QuantX Labs
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Analog Quantum Circuits
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IBM
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BTQ
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Archer
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Elemental Instruments
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Amazon Web Services
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CSL
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Phasor Quantum
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NEC
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OQC
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Psi Quantum
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Google
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Government Partners
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