Upcoming NAISE Events

January 16, 2026 | NAISE Event in partnership with INQUIRE & AMI

NAISE CMOS+"X" Workshop:

Bridging CMOS Manufacturing with Neuromorphic & Quantum Technologies

Scope: The NAISE CMOS + “X” workshop aims to foster collaboration between Northwestern University and Argonne National Laboratory by uniting experts in materials science, device engineering, neuromorphic architectures, and quantum science. A central theme is leveraging the extraordinary capabilities of advanced semiconductor manufacturing, where modern CMOS integrated circuits represent the most complex systems ever engineered, integrating billions of components at high yield and high volume. Against this backdrop, the workshop will explore CMOS + “X” heterogeneous integration: combining mature industrial processes with emergent materials, devices, and physical computing modalities to unlock new functionality for neuromorphic and quantum systems. A key objective is to form strong, competitive proposal teams for upcoming funding opportunities spanning fundamental research and applied microelectronics programs. Discussions will emphasize co-design across materials, devices, and architectures, as well as strategies for scaling prototype neuromorphic and quantum subsystems into larger, manufacturable systems. By aligning institutional strengths with national priorities and emerging scientific challenges, the workshop aims to catalyze innovative partnerships that advance next-generation neuromorphic and quantum technologies.

Organizers: Antonino Miceli (Argonne National Laboratory), Begum Gulsoy (Northwestern)

 This event is organized in partnership with Northwestern Institute for Quantum Information and Engineering (INQUIRE) and Argonne Microelectronics Institute.

May 19-21, 2026 | NAISE & CHiMaD Event

CHiMaD Phase Field Methods Workshop XX

Scope: This workshop will highlight recent advances in phase field (PF) modeling. Details coming soon.

You can access information on the community and previous workshops at the PFHub: The Phase Field Community Hub website.

(Postponed, new date TBA) | ANL Event in partnership with NAISE & INQUIRE

Quantum Prairie Economic Forum (Postponed)

Location / Time: TBA.

Scope: The Quantum Prairie Economic Symposium is an opportunity for Chicago-area small businesses, nonprofit organizations and municipalities to connect with experts in quantum information science and to learn how they can join the vibrant Chicago-area quantum community. 

The half-day symposium will feature a keynote address, a panel on the economic and research impacts of quantum information science, and a panel on the importance of growing a quantum workforce.

As a member of a small business or nonprofit or as a representative of a Chicagoland town or county, you will have the chance to network with the quantum information science community, become familiar with the quantum activity happening in your backyard, and learn what all the quantum buzz is about.

Registration (and additional information): Coming soon.

Organizers:  Argonne National Laboratory, Northwestern (NAISE & INQUIRE), Chicago Quantum Exchange, University of Chicago (Polsky Center & Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering), University of Wisconsin-Madison